RedTail Junior Golf Academy
About
US Kids Golf Top 50 Program for 10+ Consecutive Years
RedTail Golf Center in Beaverton has been recognized as a US Kids Golf Top 50 junior program for over a decade running. Founded by Craig Zimmerman — a US Kids Golf Master's Kids Teacher and Golf Digest Top 100 Teacher in Oregon — the academy offers one of the most comprehensive junior lineups in the Pacific Northwest.
Junior Programs
Nine different formats from intro to competitive:
- Junior Golf Camps — spring break and summer, full-day and half-day options
- RedTail Junior Academy — structured development program
- RedTail Junior Club — regular play and practice community
- RedTail Junior Elite — competitive track for advanced players
- Junior Friday League — weekly league play
- Interclub Tournaments — competitive matches against other programs
- RedTail Jr. Travel Team — representing the academy at away events
- Weekend Junior Clinics — drop-in skill sessions
- Private one-on-one lessons
What's Included
- US Kids Golf Master's Teacher instruction (Craig Zimmerman)
- 10+ year Top 50 national ranking
- Multi-camp discount ($30 off each additional camp)
- Referral bonus program
- Pathway from beginner through AFGA, high school, and college golf preparation
Experience
RedTail is the gold standard for junior golf in the Portland metro. The sheer variety of formats — from weekend clinics to a travel team — means kids can start casual and scale into competition without switching programs. The decade-plus national ranking and Craig Zimmerman's credentials put it on par with the best junior academies in much larger markets. Located in Beaverton, convenient for west Portland and Washington County families.