Royal Palm / Academy / Juniors
The junior academy
Since 1991, children from across the Mainland have learned golf here on Saturday mornings. Ages 6 to 17, every level, clubs provided.
By age
Three groups
Little Palms, 6 to 9
Games-based lessons with soft balls and short clubs. Saturdays 8:00 to 9:30.
₦95,000 a term
Juniors, 10 to 13
Full swing, short game and playing the front nine with a coach.
₦120,000 a term
Elite squad, 14 to 17
For players with a handicap under 18, with fitness, tournaments and travel.
₦160,000 a term
Term 1Starting out
First swing
Grip, stance and the joy of a clean strike.
Term 2On the course
First nine holes
Rules, etiquette and playing with a coach.
Term 3Handicap
First card
Three cards for an official junior handicap.
Year 2 and onCompetition
Junior medal
Monthly medals, the Junior Open and school matches.
Parents
Safe and supervised
- One coach for every six children, all trained in child safeguarding
- First aid trained staff and a nurse on call during sessions
- Drinking water and shade at every station
- Children only leave with a named parent or guardian
“My son was shy. Two terms of Little Palms and he is teaching his uncles to putt.”
Places
Register your child
Terms start in January, May and September. Scholarships for four children a term from Yaba public schools.
Does my child need clubs?
No. We provide junior clubs. When they are ready, the pro shop has starter sets.
Can parents watch?
Yes, from the Verandah, which looks out over the practice ground.
Your round
A first lesson for your child
Bring them on any Saturday at 8:00 for a free taster session.