Start golfing in Fargo at a young age.
The great game is made even greater when you start at an early age. Survey any golfer out on our courses today, and they’ll likely say the same: I wish I started golfing sooner. If you’re looking for a way for your junior golfer to engage with the sport you have come to the right place.
Discover Junior Golf Tour
Beginning in 2026, the Discover Junior Golf Tour has joined forces with the Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) to bring more tournaments, instruction, and fun to junior golfers ages 6–18.
This collaboration represents a major step forward for junior golf in eastern North Dakota. Events will now be operated as part of the official DJGA summer schedule, with professional staffing and tournament management provided by DJGA at Fargo Park District golf courses.
Youth Golf Instructional Programs
The Youth Golf Instructional Programs teaches youth ages 5-12 the basics of golf in group lessons with a maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio. We have two summer sessions that run June 8–25 and July 6-23.
LEVEL 1 – ACTIVE START (5-7 YEARS OF AGE)
Active Start is an entry level program designed for youth with little or no golf experience. The class will meet for a 45-minute lesson two times a week. Using the oversized and bright colored SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment, the youth will be taught a simplified approach to learning the game of golf. This six-lesson junior program covers basic fundamentals, etiquette, rules of the game and concludes with a team scramble event on the El Zagal short course.
SNAG golf equipment will be provided for participants.
LEVEL 1+ - ACTIVE START + (5-7 YEARS OF AGE)
Active Start+1 is an entry level program designed for youth with little or no golf experience. The class will meet for a 45-minute lesson two times a week. In this six-lesson program, juniors will be using real golf clubs rather than the SNAG golf equipment. The youth will be taught a simplified approach to learning the game of golf. It covers basic fundamentals, etiquette, rules of the game and concludes with a team scramble event on the El Zagal short course. New golfers in this age group may benefit from participating in Active Start before enrolling in Active Start+1.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf equipment, though limited golf equipment is available
LEVEL 2 – FUNdamentals (7-12 YEARS OF AGE)
FUNdamentals is the follow-up to Level 1 and Level 1+. This level is designed for participants with or without prior golf experience. This class will meet for a 50-minute lesson two times a week. This six-lesson junior golf program for beginners focuses on making the fundamentals fun through simple teaching points, drills and games. It covers basic fundamentals, etiquette, rules of the game and concludes with a team scramble event on the El Zagal short course.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own golf equipment, though limited golf equipment is available.
All Fargo Park District programs and leagues are first come, first serve. Please be advised, many programs and leagues fill up before the registration deadline. You cannot register for a program or league that is already full. Some programs and leagues have waitlists. If you are on a waitlist, you are NOT registered and are only contacted if a spot becomes available. Visit FargoParks.com for more information and to register.
Contact Fargo Golf
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