Junior Golf at Finkbine

Finkbine will now offer 3 different levels of junior golf lesson classes as well as PGA Junior League!  Whether your junior has never picked up a club before and experiencing golf for the first time, to a junior wanting to experience competitive play, Finkbine has the options for you! Classes can be taken multiple times throughout the summer. See below for brief details and links to learn more. Contact Assistant Golf Professional, Sarah Overton, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions about junior golf. You can always call the golf shop at 319-335-9246 to learn more!

Junior Group Lesson Classes (NEW FOR 2025!)

For the first time, Finkbine will be following the Golf ADM (American Development Model) for junior golf lesson classes. ADM is designed to incorporate age-appropriate teaching for young junior golfers to maximize their development and potential. The goal of ADM is to create positive experiences for students of all levels based on their age and skill levels. Please note that all ages listed are guidelines and not restrictions. We hope by using this model, junior golfers will continue to be more excited and engaged about the game we love! Below are the 3 junior lesson classes we will be offering this season. For

FUNdamentals:

This class is designed for the true beginner from ages 6-8. FUNdamentals focuses on the development of essential movements and motor skills through fun and dynamic activities. Students will learn the basics of the golf swing and short game skills. This stage is all about fostering a love for the game while learning golf basics as well. 

Learn to Play:

If your junior has been in Finkbine's previous "Beginner Junior Lesson" classes, this is the most similar class. In "Learn to Play", students will continue to improve their fundamental movement and golf skills while participating in friendly competitions with classmates. Juniors ages 9-11 or juniors with the basic understanding of golf fundamentals will benefit the most from this class.

Play to Improve:

"Play to Improve" is a stage designed for the more experienced junior golfer ages 12-16 aiming to reinforce fundamental golf skills while looking to improve their overall golf game. In this class, juniors will improve on their golf swing and short game techniques and even be introduced to concepts such as green reading and shot shaping. Students will learn how to vary their practice and even create their own practice plan. The last class of this course will be conducted on the course. 

PGA Junior League

PGA Jr. League is a game-changing opportunity for boys and girls to be introduced to the “competitive” side golf!

This unique approach introduces the competitve play side of golf and serves as a great system to help transition youth golfers from learning to play.  To beginning to play competitively against other golfers!  Juniors learn competitive golf through a "team-oriented format," rather than the traditional individually scored format golfers know and are accoustom to (which can sometimes be intimidating and discouraging for juniors wanting to take the next step)!  PGA Jr. League is open to juniors 10 to 13 years of age (as of July 31) and will be managed by Finkbine Assistant Golf Professional, Sarah Overton, who is in her 4th year coaching the team.

Finkbine's new After School Golf Program is back for the spring of 2025! The After School Golf Program is designed to keep junior golfers engaged during the school year and to give them an opportunity to develop in the lead up to the busy summer season. From April 16-June 6, classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays between 4:30-6pm and take place on the driving range, short game facilities and the golf course when available. The program is open to kids aged 7-13 and will develop their swing, mind and body through a variety of activities.

Students are welcome to attend Wednesdays, Fridays or both days each week. The following packages are available based on your child's availability: 

Birdie Package: $360 for 2 months of 1 class per week, 8 classes total

Eagle Package: $640 for 2 months of 2 classes per week, 16 classes total

A $100 deposit will secure your spot in the class. 

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: 

Referral discount: If your child brings a friend with them that has not participated in previous Finkbine junior programming, you'll receive $50 off for each referral! Just let me know who you're referring to when you sign up!

Sibling Discount: Bringing more than one child? Families with more than one child attending will receive $50 off for every additional child that comes to the program!

Golf instructor: Kyle Spence