Junior Golf Program

Junior Development at the Carolina Junior Development Institute

The Carolina Junior Development Institute offers a structured, long-term pathway for junior golfers — from foundational skill development through high-level competitive preparation. Our junior programs are designed to meet athletes where they are, while preparing them for what comes next.

Placement within each program is based on age, maturity, and current playing ability, ensuring every athlete develops in the right environment.

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A Clear Pathway for Long-Term Development

Junior golfers progress through CJDI programs as their skills, commitment, and competitive goals evolve. Each stage builds on the previous one, ensuring athletes develop strong fundamentals before advancing to higher levels of performance training.

This is not a choice between programs — it is a progression.

Program Placement & Advancement

Placement within CJDI’s junior programs is based on age, current playing ability, maturity, and long-term goals. Advancement into the Competitive Development Program occurs when an athlete demonstrates readiness — not simply based on time spent in the program.

This ensures:

  • The right environment for every athlete

  • Appropriate challenge without pressure

  • Sustainable long-term growth

Begin with a complimentary session
All junior athletes are invited to begin with a complimentary session with Coach Doug. This session allows us to evaluate current skill level, understand goals, and determine the most appropriate development pathway within CJDI.

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Program 1: Emerging Players Program

  • The Emerging Players Program is ideal for beginner to intermediate players.

    This program emphasizes:

    • Proper fundamentals

    • Contact, balance, and rhythm

    • Introduction to structured practice

    • Building confidence and enjoyment

    The goal is not short-term performance, but long-term readiness.

  • Beginner and intermediate junior players

    • Once per week, $199 per month

    • Twice per week, $295 per month

    • 60 minute coaching sessions

    • 5:1 Student to teacher ratio

    Morning and afternoon schedule options, please contact for class availability

Program 2: Develop Performance Program

  • The Develop Performance Program is for player ready for more structure. This program emphasizes:

    • Athletic movement training

    • Short game work

    • Greater coaching accountability

    • Competitive habits

    The goal is gaining confidence to advance into the performance academy for top level players.

  • Intermediate players with some to moderate coaching and play experience

    • 3 times per week instruction

    • 1.5 hour coaching sessions

    • $425 per month

    • 5:1 student to teacher ratio

    Morning and afternoon schedule options, please contact for availability.

Program 3: Performance Academy

  • The Performance Program is for the most committed top level players.

    This program emphasizes:

    • Repetition in practice

    • Ultimate precision

    • Strategy on the course

    • Premium development

    • A winning mindset

    The goal is for all CJDI students to graduate into this program.

  • Advanced junior golfers who have mastered their foundation and development levels.

    • 4 times per week instruction

    • 2 hour sessions

    • $450/month

    • 5:1 student to teacher ratio

    Morning and afternoon schedule options, please contact for availability.

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