The Las Cruces Junior Golf Association makes golf affordable and accessible to juniors year round.

Instruction:a year round player development program on Saturday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 pm, focused on the golf swing and short game, etiquette, tournament play, rules and sportsmanlike conduct. Instruction is provided by  local golf professionals with a targeted average junior/instructor ration of 7:1. This program includes free playing opportunities and is designed for juniors who want to play competitively. Limited to 50 juniors, the fee is $100. Short term introductory instruction programs will be run during the summer for those new to golf. Check here in May for details.

Instruction provides substantive exposure to valuable life skills especially respect, hard work, self-discipline and character.

2012 Registration Form Player Development Program click here to download.




Competitions: organized by age, a minimum of eight events to be played April through October. In 2012 we will also have two adult junior events and a two day 12 and under championship. LCJGA conducts the only tournaments in the area open to under 12s and beginners. Juniors from anywhere in the Sun Country area are welcome to play our events. Typical entry fee is $10 for 9 hole 12 and under events and $15 for 18 hole events for teens. Besides medals for individuals placing in  tournaments, juniors playing in at least four events will be eligible to win player of the year and most improved awards. Events will be held on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a $25 registration fee for the competition program.

The 2012 schedule will be posted by the end of March. Our rota in 2012 will be Sonoma Ranch, Red Hawk, Picacho Hills, White Sands and Dos Lagos.

2012 Registration Form Tournament Players click here to download.

Competitions provide tremendous exposure to valuable life skills especially integrity, honesty, perseverance, courtesy and sportsmanship. 



Course Access: Please see the Jr Rates page for low cost playing opportunities. Juniors in our player development program have free playing access after instruction.



Panel of Instructors

All of our instructors are golf professionals with substantial experience teaching juniors of all skill levels.

Ryan Flamm, PGA

Justin Dahrling, PGA

Mark Sanders, PGA

Paul Hinde, PGA

Kenny Meador, PGA

Joey Casteneda

Andrew Roberts

Tyler Muhs

Jared Wold

Kevin Rodgers

Allen Kelley

Thomas McMullen

Fred Green

Von Weddington

Tyler Aynes

Douglas Logan (Rules of Golf)

Making a ruling for Retief Goosen at an Asian Tour event in China.