Nehoiden Golf Club Junior Academy

On-Course Junior Golf at Wellesley College

Nehoiden Golf Club at Wellesley College runs a comprehensive junior academy focused on getting kids on the actual course — not just the range. The game-based curriculum is taught by PGA, USGTF, and US Kids certified instructors, with equipment provided for anyone who needs it.

Junior Programs

Multiple formats from spring sessions to full summer academy:
- Spring Programs (ages 8–12 and 13–16) — 4-session courses on Fridays, Mondays, or Saturdays, 2 hours each
- Summer Junior Golf Academy — 9 weeks, Mon–Fri 9 AM–noon, $575/week (June–August)
- PGA Junior League (under 13) — 4–5 weekly practices plus 5 matches, includes jerseys and merchandise
- Private lessons ($65–$130 depending on duration and instructor)
- Semi-private and playing lessons (2-hour on-course sessions)

What's Included

• Equipment provided for kids who don't have their own clubs
• Instruction from Terry Crimmins (PGA), James Keady (USGTF), and Julian Zadow (US Kids Coach)
• On-course play integrated into every program — not just range hitting
• Curriculum covers full swing, putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, course management, etiquette
• Life skills integration: sustainability, nutrition, and physics of golf
• Lesson packages available (3-pack and 5-pack with savings)

Experience

Nehoiden's core philosophy — getting kids on the course, not stuck on a practice mat — sets it apart from many junior programs. The Wellesley College setting is scenic and the 9-hole course is manageable for young players. Equipment lending removes the barrier of buying clubs upfront. Strong option for MetroWest families (Wellesley, Needham, Newton, Natick).