A Better Path for Junior Golfers to Develop
From a junior’s first experience with golf through structured skill development and competitive performance, Elevate provides different places to start within one connected development pathway.
Explore current junior programs, understand where your golfer fits, learn about our long-term development pathway or talk with an Elevate coach about the right next step.
Find the Right Next Step for Your Junior
Whether you’re looking for a current program, trying to understand the development pathway or exploring a more competitive environment, start with the option that best matches what you need today.
Current Programs
Compare current junior programs, ages, schedules, pricing and live registration availability.
Explore Programs →Junior Pathway
See how Elevate connects first experiences, skill development and long-term player development.
Explore the Pathway →Performance Team
Learn about Elevate’s year-round environment for competitive junior golfers pursuing higher levels of performance.
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Not sure which program or coaching environment fits? Book a free 15-minute conversation with an Elevate coach.
Free 15-Minute Consultation →Current Junior Golf Programs
Start with your junior’s age, experience and goals. Each program provides a different development environment while connecting into the larger Elevate Junior Golf Pathway.
SPARK
Move. Play. Learn. Love golf.
A fun, positive introduction to golf where young juniors build confidence, learn basic golf skills and develop a love for the game through movement, games and age-appropriate golf activities.
- Day Saturday
- Training 7 weekly 45-minute sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $265.50 + HST
Girls Ignite
Develop skills. Build habits. Love the game.
Build golf skills, confidence, great practice habits and athletic foundations through structured golf training, games and age-appropriate athletic development.
- Day Monday • 5:30–6:30 PM
- Training 7 weekly sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $350 + HST
Girls Launch
Elevate your game. Prepare for the next level.
A more advanced girls-only development environment built around structured golf training, athletic development, games, challenges, greater independence and Match Days.
- Day Wednesday
- Training 7 weekly sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $350 + HST
IGNITE
Develop skills. Build habits. Love the game.
IGNITE helps junior golfers build golf skills, confidence, great practice habits and athletic foundations through structured training, games and age-appropriate athletic development.
- Day Tuesday • 5:30–6:30 PM
- Training 7 weekly 1-hour sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $350 + HST
IGNITE
Develop skills. Build habits. Love the game.
IGNITE helps junior golfers build golf skills, confidence, great practice habits and athletic foundations through structured training, games and age-appropriate athletic development.
- Day Saturday
- Training 7 weekly 1-hour sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $350 + HST
LAUNCH
Elevate your game. Prepare for the next level.
A more advanced development environment built around structured golf training, athletic development, games, challenges, greater independence and Match Days.
- Day Tuesday • 7:00–8:00 PM
- Training 7 weekly sessions
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $350 + HST
LAUNCH: High School
Build skills. Own your practice. Prepare to perform.
For high-school-aged golfers who already have playing experience and are ready for more structured training, independent practice and greater ownership of their development.
- Day Thursday • 7:30–9:00 PM
- Training 7 weekly 90-minute sessions
- Practice 3 additional practice hours
- Coach Emily Ward
- Price $500 + HST
More Junior Golf Opportunities Are Coming This Winter
Semester 1 is nearly full, but the winter junior golf season continues. Semester 2 and Semester 3 will provide additional opportunities for families to join Elevate Junior Golf.
Registration for both semesters opens in mid-November. Interested in a future program? Let us know which program or age group you’re interested in and we’ll help keep you informed.
Get Semester 2 & 3 UpdatesNot Sure Which Program Fits Your Junior?
Age is only part of the decision. Golf experience, current skills, goals and the type of environment your junior needs can all matter. We can help you determine the best next step.
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View Available ProgramsOne Pathway. Different Places to Start.
Junior golfers do not all begin at the same age, with the same experience or with the same goals. Elevate’s Junior Golf Pathway is designed to provide different development environments as a golfer grows.
The goal isn’t to rush juniors through levels. It’s to help each player develop the skills, confidence, practice habits and experiences they need for their next stage in the game.
More Than a Collection of Junior Clinics
SPARK, IGNITE, LAUNCH and Elevate’s team environments are designed as connected opportunities for junior golfers to continue developing over time.
The Right Starting Point Is Individual
Age helps guide program placement, but it doesn’t tell the entire story. Experience, current skills, goals and the type of environment a junior needs can all influence the best next step.
How We Develop Junior Golfers
Junior development is about more than learning a golf swing. Elevate combines golf skills, athletic development, practice, decision-making and playing experiences to help juniors become more capable and independent golfers over time.
Build Golf Skills
Juniors develop skills across the game rather than spending every session working on the same technical priority. Full swing, short game, putting and scoring skills all have a place in long-term development.
Learn Through Games & Challenges
Training includes purposeful games, challenges and different tasks that encourage juniors to explore skills, solve problems and learn how to adapt rather than simply repeat movements.
Develop Athletic Foundations
Age-appropriate movement and athletic development are integrated into programming to support coordination, movement skills and the physical foundations that help young golfers develop.
Build Better Practice Habits
As juniors progress, they learn how to practice with greater purpose, understand what they are working on and gradually take more ownership of their own development.
Learn to Play the Game
Match Days, challenges and on-course opportunities help connect practice to playing. Juniors learn to make decisions, manage situations and apply skills when the result matters.
Match the Environment to the Player
Age matters, but it is not the only factor. Experience, skill, goals and individual development needs help determine whether group programming, private coaching, team training or a combination makes the most sense.
Develop Golfers Who Can Learn, Practice and Perform
The goal is not simply to make a junior look better during a coaching session. We want players to develop skills they can use, understand how to practice those skills and gradually become more capable of making decisions and taking ownership of their golf.
Development looks different at different ages. The environment becomes more structured, independent and performance-focused as juniors move through the Elevate pathway.
Junior Programs or Private Coaching?
They solve different development needs. Some juniors thrive in group programming, some need more individualized coaching and many benefit from using both at different points in their development.
Junior Programs
Structured development alongside other junior golfers through coached training, games, challenges and shared learning experiences.
- Broad skill development across the game
- Games, challenges and competitive experiences
- Athletic development integrated into training
- Practice habits and increasing independence
Private Coaching
One-on-one coaching built around the individual golfer, allowing the coach to assess specific needs and prioritize the areas that matter most.
- Individual assessment and coaching priorities
- Personalized technical and skill development
- Specific feedback based on the golfer’s needs
- Ability to focus more deeply on individual goals
Programs + Private Coaching Can Work Together
A junior may use group programming for consistent training, games and broader development while private coaching addresses more individual priorities. The right mix depends on the player, their experience and what they need next.
For Junior Golfers Ready to Pursue More
The Junior Performance Team is Elevate’s year-round development environment for committed competitive junior golfers who are ready for a more complete approach to training and performance.
Rather than a single weekly class, the Performance Team brings together individual coaching, team training, testing, physical development and tournament support within a longer-term development environment.
Private Coaching
Individual coaching priorities based on the player’s current skills, needs and development goals.
Team Training
Structured group practices that create opportunities to train, compete, learn and develop alongside other players.
Testing
Measurement and testing help establish where the player is and identify priorities for continued development.
Physical Training
Physical development becomes part of the broader plan for golfers pursuing higher levels of performance.
Tournament Support
Development connects back to competitive golf, helping players prepare, reflect and continue learning through tournament experiences.
Think Performance Team May Be the Right Next Step?
Start with a conversation. We can learn more about the junior golfer, answer questions about the Performance Team and determine the most appropriate next step.
Junior Development Led by Coaches Who Care About the Long Term
Elevate’s junior programs are built around development rather than simply filling an hour. Ryan Robillard and Emily Ward bring different experiences to the coaching team while working within one connected player-development approach.
Ryan Robillard
PGA of Canada Class A Professional
Ryan leads Elevate’s instruction and player-development system, working with golfers from developing juniors through competitive players pursuing collegiate golf and higher levels of performance.
- 2023 PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year
- More than 10,000 hours of coaching experience
- More than 1,000 hours of professional development
- TPI, Operation 36 and Smart2Move certified
Emily Ward
PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional
Emily is a PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional who works with golfers of all levels through private and group coaching. She leads Elevate’s junior group coaching and brings extensive hands-on coaching and shadowing experience into each player’s development.
- More than 1,000 hours of coaching experience
- More than 1,500 hours of coaching shadowing experience
- Works with golfers of all levels through private and group coaching
- Leads Elevate junior group coaching
Different Coaches. Shared Development Principles.
The goal is consistency in how Elevate thinks about junior development while still coaching each golfer as an individual.
A Coaching Environment Built for Continued Development
As a junior’s needs change, Elevate can connect group programs, private coaching, team environments, indoor training and on-course development rather than treating every coaching experience as a separate starting point.
Junior Golf at Sutton Creek Golf Club
Elevate’s outdoor junior programs are based at Sutton Creek Golf Club, giving young golfers access to a complete environment for learning and development.
With a full-size driving range, large putting and short-game areas, and an 18-hole championship golf course, players can develop their skills in practice and then learn how to transfer them to the golf course.
Space for full-swing development, skill training, games and structured junior practice.
Dedicated practice areas for putting, chipping, pitching and developing the scoring skills that matter around the green.
A real golf environment for course management, decision-making, scoring and transferring skills from practice to play.
Questions From Junior Golf Families
Not every junior golfer starts in the same place. Here are answers to some of the most common questions families have when deciding where to begin at Elevate.
Which junior golf program is right for my child?
Age is a useful starting point, but it is not the only consideration. Experience, current skills, goals and the type of development environment a junior needs can all influence the best fit.
Start by reviewing the current junior programs. If you are still unsure, we are happy to help you determine the most appropriate next step.
Does my child need golf experience to join a program?
It depends on the program. Elevate’s junior pathway includes opportunities for golfers at different stages, including younger and developing golfers.
Some programs are designed for a more specific stage of development. For example, LAUNCH: High School is intended for high-school-aged golfers who already have playing experience. Review the description of the current program you are considering or contact us if you are unsure about fit.
What happens if the program we want is full?
Junior programs can fill quickly, particularly once a semester is underway. If the program you want is currently full, join the Junior Golf update list below.
We use that list to share new programs, registration openings and upcoming junior golf opportunities.
Are junior programs only offered during the winter?
No. Elevate’s junior development environment extends throughout the year. Indoor training allows development to continue through the colder months, while outdoor programming and on-course opportunities can become part of the experience during the golf season.
Should my junior choose group programs or private coaching?
They serve different purposes and can work together. Group programming provides structured training, games, challenges and opportunities to learn alongside other junior golfers.
Private coaching allows the coach to spend more time on the individual player’s specific skills, priorities and goals. Many juniors can benefit from a combination depending on their stage of development.
How does a junior move through the Elevate Junior Golf Pathway?
The pathway is designed to provide different places to start and different environments as golfers develop. Juniors do not need to be rushed through a fixed sequence simply because they reach a certain age.
You can explore the complete Elevate Junior Golf Pathway here .
What is the Elevate Junior Performance Team?
The Junior Performance Team is Elevate’s year-round, application-based development environment for committed competitive junior golfers.
It brings together private coaching, team training, testing, physical development and tournament support. Placement is based on the individual player and whether the environment is the right fit for their current development.
Where does Elevate junior golf take place?
Elevate combines indoor and outdoor development. Our indoor facility provides a year-round training environment, while Sutton Creek Golf Club is Elevate’s outdoor home.
Sutton Creek provides access to a full-size driving range, putting and short-game areas and an 18-hole golf course for outdoor and on-course development.
My child wants to start playing competitive junior golf. Where should we begin?
The right starting point depends on the golfer’s current experience and skills. For some juniors, a group program may be the right environment. For others, starting with a private lesson or assessment can give us a better understanding of the player and what they need next.
If competitive golf is the goal and you are unsure where your junior fits, the easiest first step is to talk with an Elevate coach.
Can I talk with someone before registering?
Absolutely. If you are unsure about program fit, private coaching, the Junior Performance Team or the best next step for your golfer, you can book a free 15-minute consultation with Elevate.
Tell Us About Your Junior Golfer
If you are still unsure which program or coaching environment makes sense, book a free 15-minute consultation and we can help point you in the right direction.
Want to Know When Winter Registration Opens?
Semester 1 is nearly full, but there are more opportunities coming this winter. Semester 2 and Semester 3 will provide additional chances for junior golfers to join Elevate’s development programs.
Want us to keep you in the loop? Send us a quick email now and let us know what you’re interested in. We’ll respond personally and can help point you toward the right next step.
Get Semester 2 & 3 Updates
Tell us a little about your junior golfer and which program or age group you’re interested in. We’ll keep you informed as the next winter registration period approaches.
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Talk With an Elevate Coach
If you are unsure which program, coaching option or development environment makes the most sense for your junior golfer, book a free 15-minute consultation and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
A Simple First Conversation
Tell us a little about your junior golfer, where they are currently and what you are hoping to help them achieve. From there, we can recommend the most appropriate next step.
Book Your Free Consultation
Select an available time below that works for you.
You do not need to know exactly what to book before we talk. The purpose of the consultation is to learn more about your junior golfer and help determine the most appropriate starting point.