Who This Program Serves
The Foundations Program is for juniors who already play golf and need a stronger base to grow competitively. We solidify fundamentals, build reliable ball control, and create habits that transfer to tournaments.
- Players who want consistency and a clear pathway into tournament training
- Families who value structure, skill testing, and objective progress checks
- Juniors needing better contact, start-line control, short game, and putting foundations
Not a beginner class: competitive experience isn’t required, but athletes should already play and be motivated to improve.
What Your Junior Will Gain
Solid Fundamentals
Rock-solid setup, contact, and ball-control habits that form the foundation of great golf
Short Game Mastery
Short-game and putting fundamentals that transfer directly to on-course performance
Golf IQ Development
Confidence, sportsmanship, and comprehensive golf knowledge including rules, etiquette, and course management
Program Goal: Build a strong foundation through a supportive, safe environment, progressing toward the next stage of the Altus Development Pathway.
Key Details
Format
12-week semester, 1× per week, 90-minute sessions, group-based at Orange County National
Testing
Skills testing occurs first and last sessions to measure growth and guide placement
Pathway
Performance in skills tests + tournament results determine future placement in the Altus Development Pathway
Semester Curriculum (12 Weeks)
Weeks 1 & 5, 9
Physical & skill testing to measure progress and guide development
Weeks 2-4
Safety & equipment knowledge, setup basics, alignment, low-point control, stability & pivot
Weeks 6-8
Sportsmanship, stroke/impact keys, path & face, rhythm, trajectory, impact location
Weeks 10-12
Facility etiquette, green reading, bunker & driver keys, shotmaking, final tests
(Full outline available upon enrollment)
Advancement & Graduation
Players can stay in Foundations for multiple semesters; advancement is based on measurable testing and (when competing) tournament benchmarks.
Foundations Skill Benchmarks (pass/fail):
Putting
Positive strokes gained in 9-hole test
Short Game
≤ 80 ft proximity (9-hole test)
Ball-Striking
≥ 75 score on 20-ball approach test (TrackMan)
Tournament Benchmark to move to Aspire:
Score 45 or below in an HJGT, UAJT, US Kids, or similar event
Note: Skills tests occur first & last weeks; results + (when applicable) tournament performance determine placement.
How We Train Each Week
Technical Practice
Focus on form and fundamentals development
Skill Acquisition
Tasks and guided challenges to build competency
Golf IQ Learning
Rules, strategy, and etiquette education
Competitive Gameplay
Blend skills together in game-like situations
Tuition & Schedule
per 12-week semester
Schedule
One 90-minute session per week at Orange County National
Group Size
Small-group environment led by experienced coaches
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Competitive experience isn't required; the program prepares players for competition and provides clear graduation criteria to advance.
You'll see objective testing at the beginning and end of the semester, plus clear skills benchmarks tied to advancement.
Most athletes move into Aspire, our tournament-training program, once they meet the testing and competition benchmarks.
Ready for Tournaments Next?
Once your junior meets Foundations benchmarks, Aspire introduces advanced training for competition, with mid-semester testing and weekly challenges to build self-coaching habits.
Explore AspireKey Details
Format & Schedule
12-week semester • 1× per week • 90-minute sessions
Location: Orange County National (Orlando)
Testing & Placement
Skills testing in Week 1 and Week 12 to track growth and guide placement.
Advancement based on measurable benchmarks; tournament results considered when applicable.
Tuition
$720 per 12-week semester.
Includes testing, on-range coaching, and progress reporting.
Advancement Targets
Putting: positive strokes gained (9-hole)
Short Game: ≤ 80 ft proximity (9-hole)
Approach: ≥ 75 on 20-ball TrackMan test
Tournament Benchmark
When competing, score 45 or better in HJGT/UAJT/US Kids (or similar) to move toward Aspire.
Next Step
On meeting benchmarks, athletes graduate into Aspire for tournament-focused training.
Our Partner
We are honored to be affiliated with Gulf Club, a prestigious network that brings together professionals, entrepreneurs, and organizations from across the Gulf region.
