Junior Academy
Junior golf is a core focus of Franklin Bridge. Our award-winning staff—including back-to-back Tennessee PGA Junior Development Award winners (2024 & 2025)—has built a simple, fun, and effective pathway for every age and skill level. Many of our juniors have gone on to win tournaments, lead school teams, and earn college golf scholarships.
Upcoming Programs + Full 2026 Calendar Coming Soon!
Junior Development Pathway
READY
(Ages 7–10 & 11–15)
READY is the starting point for new and developing junior golfers. Classes focus on athletic movement, basic fundamentals, and confidence through fun games and skill challenges. Juniors learn grip, stance, posture, early ball-striking, putting basics, chipping mechanics, and on-course etiquette—all in a supportive environment.
Perfect for: brand-new golfers and players who need foundational skills.
READY +
(Ages 9–13)
READY+ bridges the gap between basic skills and pre-competitive play. Juniors in this program can make contact and understand fundamentals but need more structure, control, and focused practice. They learn trajectory control, improved contact, distance control around the greens, and simple scoring concepts such as aim, strategy, and managing misses.
Perfect for: juniors ready for more challenge and skill development.
Set
(Ages 10–15)
SET is our pre-competitive program for juniors preparing for tournament golf or school teams. Invitation or evaluation ensures proper placement. Classes focus on advanced fundamentals, scoring skills, pressure management, wedge play, and specialty shots. Players develop routines, competitive maturity, and habits that prepare them for repeatable performance.
Perfect for: motivated juniors preparing for competition or high-school golf.
Private Junior Lessons
(Ages 4–18)
One-on-one coaching tailored to age, skill level, and goals—from early learners to tournament-ready juniors and scholarship hopefuls.
Major Junior Events & Programs
Junior Fundraiser Tournament —
April 13th
Our annual event that raises funds to support juniors who need help with clubs, lessons, and tournament fees. Families, players, and supporters unite to make the game more accessible.
Fun event. Big impact. Open to all.
Junior Club Championship
A fun, confidence-building championship with age-based divisions. Perfect for first-time competitors and a great challenge for experienced juniors.
A highlight of the junior year.
Nike Junior Golf Camps
One of the most exciting and memorable junior experiences at Franklin Bridge. Hundreds of juniors join every summer for high-energy rotations through putting, chipping, full swing, bunkers, games, competitions, and on-course learning. We also bring in current college golfers to assist with coaching, creating a motivating, high-level learning environment.
Ideal for beginners through intermediate players who want a fun, confidence-building week on the course.
PGA Junior League
Our most popular summer program and the best entry point into real golf. Kids wear team jerseys, practice weekly, and play fun scramble-style matches that remove pressure and build confidence. PGA Junior League teaches teamwork, etiquette, course management, and on-course decision-making in a supportive environment. We strengthen the program each year by bringing in current college players to help coach practices and matches—adding energy, mentorship, and high-level insight.
Ages 7–13, with advanced team options available.
Meet the Junior Coaching Team
Scott Hassee, PGA
Director of Instruction
2024 Tennessee PGA Junior Development Award
National award-winning coach and author. Scott has trained juniors who have won tournaments, led school teams, and earned college golf scholarships. His systems-based approach teaches scoring, strategy, and long-term development.
Erica Feuerhelm, PGA
Junior Program Director
2025 Tennessee PGA Junior Development Award • Top 50 Operation 36 Coach
Former Division I golfer who leads one of Tennessee’s strongest junior pipelines. Erica introduces 2,000+ kids to golf annually and develops juniors with structure, clarity, and encouragement across all skill levels.
Elijah Tackett
Instructor
Former mini-tour professional who helps juniors build on-course confidence, scoring skills, and competitive habits.
Micah Stangebye
Instructor
Seven-time collegiate tournament winner with a structured, analytical approach. Micah focuses on consistent contact, purposeful practice, and early competitive development.
Why Parents Choose Franklin Bridge
- State and National Award-winning junior coaching team
- Programs for every age, ability, and goal
- Fun, encouraging environment
- Real skill development using TrackMan, cameras & GCQuad
- Affordable student memberships
- Proven pathway from beginner → competitive golfer
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