Welcome to award winning Junior Golf at Meridian Sun Golf Club. We believe that the future of golf is our youth, therefore we are excited to offer a wide variety of memberships and programs for current and future junior golfers in our community. Golf can only be learned by playing it and we strive to get our juniors on the course as often as possible. Many courses frown on getting kids on the course and offer programs only on the range or practice areas. Playing is an integral part of every one of our programs including the clinics for our youngest participants (ages 3-4).
We also encourage parents and grandparents to get their children on the course and give them the real golf experience as early as possible with proper safety precautions. Safety and etiquette are also a key component to our junior golf programs. We want every child to have fun learning in a safely supervised environment where they are taught to respect the game, their coaches, fellow golfers and last but not least, the golf course facility and staff. A comprehensive list of our summer programs are listed below. We also have full membership programs the provide unlimited golf all summer in our membership area. Click here for more membership information.
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The Meridian Sun Junior Golf Academy
"Coaching Juniors to Shoot "Par or Better"
The Meridian Sun Golf Academy is our premier, structured long-term learning program designed for juniors looking to move beyond traditional golf clinics. Our academy is part of the national Operation 36 Platform, which focuses on coaching juniors to shoot par or better for nine holes from progressively longer yardages. For more information, please click here.
We are excited to announce that starting this season, the Operation 36 program will transition to a monthly enrollment model designed for year-long improvement. This new structure will provide ongoing development and allow for flexibility to accommodate family schedules. Additionally, practices will follow a proven template for improvement based on Operation 36 yardages, ensuring participants develop their skills methodically and efficiently.
Key Updates to the Program
We are also introducing a new class structure where juniors will no longer be separated strictly by age or skill level. Instead:
- Each student will receive personalized performance goals based on their current progress through the Operation 36 yardages.
- Practice sessions will be designed to help each student connect their practice habits to their on-course performance, focusing on preparing them for their next Operation 36 tournament.
- This individualized approach emphasizes measurable progress and helps players understand how to improve and succeed at their current stage while advancing toward the next level.
Key Features of the Program
- Players begin at 25 yards from the hole and progress back to regulation tees by passing the Operation 36 tests at each yardage.
- Juniors must also complete objectives at each level before advancing.
- Monthly enrollment provides flexibility and consistency, keeping players on track for long-term success.
- Weekly classes and supervised practice sessions include structured activities and Operation 36 tournaments to track progress.
2025 Academy Schedule
Winter Session: January 13 - March 8 (Workshop classes on Monday & Tuesday evenings, 5:20–7:30 PM)
Spring Session: April 7 - June 7 (Operation 36 event dates: April 27th, May 4th, May 18th & June 1st at 5:00pm shotgun, Rain Date June 8th.)
Summer Session: June 9 - August 2
Fall Session: August 11 - October 4
Weekly Class Schedule
Classes will be open to all juniors enrolled in the program, regardless of age or skill level. Coaches will provide individualized instruction and standards of performance tailored to each student’s specific needs and current Operation 36 yardage.
- Class Days and Times*:
- Monday: 5:30–6:30 PM or 6:35–7:35 PM
- Wednesday: 5:30–6:30 PM or 6:35–7:35 PM
- Thursday: 5:30–6:30 PM or 6:35–7:35 PM
* Class times may be combined based on enrollment. We would like to maintain a minimum of 3 students per class and a maximum of 8 students per class. The student to coach ratio is a maximum of 6 to 1.
Parent Orientation: An orientation email will be sent to all families upon enrollment.
For more information or to register, please contact Derek Choma at 517-339-8281 or email info@meridiansungc.com.
We look forward to helping your junior golfer improve year-round with this exciting new program structure and individualized approach.
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Weekly Junior Golf Clinics, Coaching & Play
Our Clinics, Coaching and Play programs introduce and coach the sport of golf in a fun and energetic environment. We teach golf skills by relating them to other sports and activities like tennis, baseball, soccer, throwing freebees and more. In doing this we find the juniors are more engaged and learn skills faster. Each week during the summer, we start with a skill clinic followed by coaching & practice stations. Then we them pair them in groups and finish the day some form of play on the golf course. The format of play may vary from scrambles to best balls to individual stroke play based on the players abilities. Safety as a key component of the program and all play and practice is supervised by qualified instructors.
Middle School/High School ages 11-16
- Fee: $210 (vouchers for 9 holes of golf or a large basket of range balls will be issued for any rain days or any days missed)
- Wednesdays, June 11th - July 30th (Seven Weeks), No Class July 2nd
- On our final day we will have a 4 player "Fun Day" Scramble. Rain Date for Fun Day is August 6th.
- 8:30am - Group Meeting
- 8:45am - Swing Clinic
- 9-10am - Supervised Practice Stations
- 10am-11:30pm - Coaching & Supervising On Course Play
Weekly group instruction for boys and girls ages 11-16 on putting, short game and golf swing principles followed by supervised practice stations with skills challenges. Weekly golf events including scrambles, best balls and individual stroke play. The Meridian Sun coaching staff makes learning fun in a comfortable and safe environment. Etiquette is a key component of our program and students will learn how to cooperate with, encourage and respect the other players and the facility. Program fee includes a Meridian Sun Junior Golf T-shirt and the popular season ending FUN DAY with cookout and prizes for everyone!
Elementary School (ages 7-11)
- Fee: $210 (vouchers for 9 holes of golf or a large basket of range balls will be issued for any rain days or days missed)
- Thursdays, June 12th - July 31st (Seven Weeks), No Class July 3rd
- On our final day we will have a 4 player "Fun Day" Scramble. Rain Date for Fun Day is August 7th.
- 8:30 - Group Meeting
- 8:45am - Clinic
- 9-10am - Supervised Practice Stations
- 10-11:30am - Coaching and Supervising On Course Play
Weekly group instruction for boys and girls ages 7-11 will incorporate athletic skills, practice stations, learning games, and golf skills challenges along with weekly golf scrambles. Instruction will progress from putting to short game to full swing skills and advance from the practice range and short game facility to the golf course. The Meridian Sun coaching staff makes learning fun in a comfortable and safe environment. Etiquette is a key component of our program and students will learn how to cooperate with, encourage and respect other players and the facility. The program fee includes a Meridian Sun Junior Golf t-shirt and the popular season ending cookout with prizes for everyone!
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Three Day Golf Camps
This three day program is designed to provide your child with the basics skills of golf. You can expect them to learn how to drive, chip, putt and pitch the ball as well as understand the basic rules, etiquette and strategy for playing golf. Our coaches pride themselves in creating a fun, safe, comfortable and energetic environment. We also use the most modern techniques, including fun learning games to help each camper get the most out of his/her three days. Each camp is limited to 12 students. Camp programs are taught by Teaching Professional, Derek Choma.
Summer Camps
- Camp I June 18th - 20th
- Camp II July 15th - 17th
- Ages 11-14 (12:00pm - 1:30pm)
- Ages 7-10 (2:00pm - 3:30pm)
- Fee - $169 (Summer camps include on course learning, a healthy snack each day, Meridian Sun Junior Camp T-Shirt, and Final Day Pizza Party)
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Tee fore Tots Parent Child Clinics - Age 3-6 (Classes will be held at Lake O'the Hills Golf Course in Haslett) Click here for map/directions.
This four week program is designed to introduce the game of golf to our youngest golfers. Four to one student to coach ratio with a maximum class size of 8 youngsters. With an emphasis on fun, the these juniors will learn the basic concepts of golf in a playful and safe setting. SNAG equipment will be used, but the kids may bring their own clubs to class is they have them. Parents are critical to the success of this program and are asked to stay and assist with supervision and coaching.
Fee - $89 per session REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1ST
Sessions & Times:
- Ages 3-4 - 6:00-6:30pm
- Ages 5-6 - 6:40-7:10pm
- Session One - Mondays, June 2rd - 23th, Thursdays June 5th-26th
- Session Two - Mondays, July 7th - July 28th, Thursdays, July 10th-July 31st