Tee up for fun with Fargo Parks’ Discover Junior Golf Program, designed to introduce young golfers to the game in a fun, welcoming environment. This recreational instructional program is open to youth ages 5–12 and focuses on teaching the basic fundamentals of golf, etiquette, and general knowledge of the game. With a maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, participants receive quality instruction in a supportive group setting. Two summer sessions are offered: June 8–25 and July 6–23.
Our goal is to help beginners build confidence, learn the game, and most importantly, have fun on the course. If your child is looking for more advanced instruction, Fargo Park District Golf Professionals offer additional opportunities throughout the season, including golf camps, clinics, and private lessons.
Looking for Discover Junior Golf Tour information?
Beginning in 2026, the Discover Junior Golf Tour has joined forces with the Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) to expand tournament opportunities, instruction, and competitive play for junior golfers ages 6–18. This exciting collaboration strengthens junior golf in eastern North Dakota, with events now operated as part of the official DJGA summer schedule. Tournaments will be professionally staffed and managed by DJGA at Fargo Park District golf courses. Learn more at djga.org.
Discover Junior Golf Instructional Program
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.
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
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.
Discover Junior Golf Tour
Dakota Junior Golf Association is now home to the 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. Learn more at djga.org.
Fargo Parks Golf Pros
Edgewood/El Zagal
Head Professional | Lisa Schwinden
Assistant Professional | Gunnar Mogck
Lesson Inquiry: golfwithlisa.com
Rose Creek/Prairiewood
Head Professional | Matt Cook
Assistant Professional | Jack Powers
Lesson Inquiry: jpowers@fargoparks.com
Osgood
Assistant Professional | Christian Stensgard
Lesson Inquiry: cstensgard@fargoparks.com
Fargo Park District Programs & Leagues
All Fargo Park District programs and leagues are first come first serve. Please be advised, a lot of 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.
