Ages 6-9

Performance Foundations

$350/MONTH

Build the athlete, the golfer and the habits required for long-term development.

  • One 60-minute Performance Lab weekly

  • Two in-house tournaments monthly

  • Movement and coordination development

  • Golf fundamentals

  • Rules, etiquette and decision-making

  • 12-week development cycles

Previous golf or tournament experience is not required. Curiosity, effort and a willingness to learn are.

WHAT PLAYERS DEVELOP

Strong Foundations Before Specialization

At this age, progress is not measured by how many swing positions a player can remember. We develop the movement, golf skills and behaviors that allow young athletes to learn faster and enjoy competing.

MOVE

Develop balance, coordination, speed, mobility and body awareness through age-appropriate athletic activities.

STRIKE

Learn consistent contact, basic clubface control, start direction, distance awareness and short-game fundamentals.

PLAY

Understand safety, rules, etiquette, pace of play, club selection and simple on-course decision-making.

COMPETE

Learn how to prepare, keep score, follow a routine, respond to mistakes and complete a competitive round.

THE WEEKLY PERFORMANCE LAB

One Focused Hour With a Clear Purpose

Each Performance Lab combines athletic development, golf skill training and competitive challenges. Players learn in a structured small-group environment designed to keep them moving, engaged and accountable.

Every lab includes:

  • Movement preparation

  • A clearly defined skill priority

  • Age-appropriate coaching and demonstrations

  • Games and performance challenges

  • Opportunities to make decisions

  • A simple focus for continued practice

PROOF THROUGH PLAY

Two In-House Tournaments Every Month

Players need opportunities to apply what they learn. In-house tournaments introduce competition in a familiar, supportive environment while allowing coaches to observe actual on-course behavior.

Tournament observation may include:

  • Preparation and routines

  • Rules and etiquette

  • Decision-making

  • Skill application

  • Scoring

  • Emotional responses

  • Independence on the course

What the player demonstrates becomes evidence for the next phase of development.

THE DEVELOPMENT CYCLE

Twelve Weeks With a Clear Progression

The program is organized around development outcomes rather than disconnected weekly lessons.

WEEKS 1–2 — ESTABLISH

Observe the player’s movement, golf skills, learning behaviors and on-course readiness. Establish the most important priorities for the cycle.

WEEKS 3–8 — DEVELOP

Use Performance Labs, games and guided challenges to build the selected skills and reinforce productive habits.

WEEKS 9–12 — APPLY

Evaluate how the player uses the skills during challenges and in-house competition. Identify progress and establish the next development priorities.

Players advance through demonstrated readiness—not simply because another twelve weeks have passed.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT

Give Your Player the Right Foundation

Performance Foundations is for young players who are ready to learn, participate and begin developing productive habits in a structured environment.

The program is a strong fit for families seeking:

  • Professional long-term player development

  • More than recreational golf activities

  • Regular opportunities to play and compete

  • Clear expectations and measurable progress

  • A pathway into IGP’s advanced programs

Winter Garden, FL • (321) 467-2300 • vb@1-igp.com