We're proud to have introduced thousands of new players to the game of golf over the last decade. Our programs are designed to teach the fundamentals in a fun and engaging environment young players of all skill levels will enjoy. Check out the exciting classes we host for kids as young as 4 years old!
2025 JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMMING
Ages 4-17
Join us for an instructional class at the Tam Golf Learning Center for a fun introduction to the game of golf, or work on improving fundamentals with Coach Chris. Clubs and range balls are provided for all classes. Programs are organized into 3 age brackets.
- Pint Size Pro Division: Ages 4-6
- Junior Division: Ages 7-12
- Senior Division: Ages 13-17
FULL 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE BELOW!
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Pint Size Pros
Ages 4-6
Our popular Pint Size Pros class will develop your youngster's skills while playing an array of fun and interactive golf games. Parents / Guardians are required to stay and participate in the class with their future pro.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Time: 4:00p-4:55p
Fee: $133 Resident / $163 Non-Resident
| DAY | DATES | CODE |
| Monday | March 3-24 | 110311-02 |
| Tuesday | March 4-21 | 110311-03 |
| Monday | March 31-April 21 | 210311-01 |
| Tuesday | April 1-22 | 210311-02 |
| Monday | April 28-May 19 | 210311-03 |
| Tuesday | April 29-May 20 | 210311-04 |
| Monday | June 2-23 | 310311-01 |
| Tuesday | June 3-24 | 310311-02 |
| Monday | July 7-28 | 310311-03 |
| Tuesday | July 8-29 | 310311-04 |
| Monday | August 4-25 | 310311-05 |
| Tuesday | August 5-26 | 310311-06 |
| Monday | September 8-29 | 410115-01 |
| Tuesday | September 9-30 | 410115-02 |
| Monday | October 6-27 | 410115-03 |
| Tuesday | October 7-28 | 410115-04 |
| Monday | November 3-24 | 410115-05 |
| Tuesday | November 4-25 | 410115-06 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Junior Division Golf Classes
Ages 7-12
This class will focus on the basic fundamentals of the game of golf. Beginner and intermediate players will enjoy the interactive class structure to help them develop their skills. Instructors incorporate challenging games into the program, ensuring a fun and exciting experience for participants! As part of the class, we also take a field trip to Tam O’Shanter Golf Course to utilize the practice area and familiarize students with the facility.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Fee: $133 Resident / $163 Non-Resident
| DAY | TIME | DATES | CODE |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | March 8-29 | 110311-04 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | March 3-24 | 110311-05 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | March 4-25 | 110311-06 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | March 5-26 | 110311-07 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | April 5-26 | 210311-05 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | March 31-April 21 | 210311-06 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | April 1-22 | 210311-07 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | April 2-23 | 210311-08 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | May 3-24 | 210311-09 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | April 28-May 19 | 210311-10 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | April 29-May 20 | 210311-11 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | April 30-May 21 | 210311-12 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | May 31 - June 21 | 310311-07 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | June 2-23 | 310311-08 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | June 3-24 | 310311-09 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | June 4-25 | 310311-10 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | June 28 - July 26* | 310311-11 |
| *No Class July 5 | |||
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | July 7-28 | 310311-12 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | July 8-29 | 310311-13 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | July 9-30 | 310311-14 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | August 9-30 | 310311-15 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | August 4-25 | 310311-16 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | August 5-26 | 310311-17 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | August 6-27 | 310311-18 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | Sept 6-27 | 410115-07 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | Sept 8-29 | 410115-08 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | Sept 9-30 | 410115-09 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | Sept 10 - Oct 1 | 410115-10 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | October 4-25 | 410115-11 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | October 6-27 | 410115-12 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | October 7-28 | 410115-13 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | October 8-29 | 410115-14 |
| Saturday | 10:00a-10:55a | November 1-22 | 410115-15 |
| Monday | 5:00p-5:55p | November 3-24 | 410115-16 |
| Tuesday | 5:00p-5:55p | November 4-25 | 410115-17 |
| Wednesday | 5:00p-5:55p | November 5-26 | 410115-18 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Senior Division Golf Classes
Ages 13-17
Our Senior Division class is built for new and experienced players looking to develop their golf technique & expand their knowledge of the game. In addition to swing fundamentals, this class will also touch on the far reaching benefits of golf as it applies to networking, personal responsibility, and healthy living. Participants will also visit the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course during the class to utilize practice areas and familiarize themselves with the facility.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Time: 4:00p - 4:55p
Fee: $133 Resident / $163 Non-Resident
| DAY | DATES | CODE |
| Wednesday | March 5-26 | 110311-08 |
| Wednesday | April 2-23 | 210311-13 |
| Wednesday | April 30-May 21 | 210311-14 |
| Wednesday | June 4-25 | 310311-19 |
| Wednesday | July 9-30 | 310311-20 |
| Wednesday | August 6-27 | 310311-21 |
| Wednesday | September 10- October 1 | 410115-19 |
| Wednesday | October 8-29 | 410115-20 |
| Wednesday | November 5-26 | 410115-21 |
Program will be held both indoors and out (weather permitting). Please be sure to dress participants accordingly.
Advanced Junior Golf Class
Ages 12-17
This is an advanced class for students who have goals of playing competitively in local junior tournaments or on their high school teams. Students should have basic golf fundamentals before taking this advanced class. In the class, students will learn how to develop their skills with the driver, putting, chipping, bunker play, course management, dealing with pressure and basic rules and etiquette. Study materials will be handed out weekly. With the use of their cell phone camera, we will video their swings, give practice drills so they will always have them. The program will utilize the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course practice area, our simulated golf hole, and the golf course to practice the material covered, weather permitting.
Space is LIMITED! Please register early to secure your spot.
Location: Tam Golf Learning Center - 7680 N Caldwell Ave.
Fee: $300 per session
| DAY | TIME | DATES | CODE |
| Tuesday | 11:30a-12:30p | July 8-August 5 | 310311-22 |
Class Refund Policy: Niles Park District will grant a refund of golf program fees, less a $10 service charge, if the refund request is received prior to the start of the first class.
Have questions about our golf programs? Contact our golf instruction office at (847) 583-2736, or email Director of Instruction, Chris Urgo, at
