The 42nd Annual Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy will be held Sunday, June 12 through Thursday, June 16 at Pheasant Ridge GC and the University of Northern Iowa. The Academy is open to boys and girls 12-17 with a maximum capacity of 40 total students.

John Bermel, head PGA Professional at Pheasant Ridge GC and also the head coach for the men and women’s golf team at UNI, has been the lead instructor for the academy for over 25 years. He and his staff do an excellent job hosting this program. The Iowa PGA Junior Golf Academy also utilizes the men and women PGA Professionals of the Iowa Section as instructors for the students. See below for more details on lead instructor, John Bermel, PGA.

Participants in the Junior Golf Academy receive:
--Four days intensive instruction from Iowa Section PGA professionals
--Evening recreation and educational programs
--Average teaching ratio one pro to four students
--Daily playing lessons and tournament competition supervised by PGA professionals
--PGA Professional Clinic
--Video Analysis
--Four nights room and board on the University of Northern Iowa Campus
--24 hour supervision
--PGA memento and full color group photo
--Advice for those desiring to play college golf
--Fitness and health education and how it can improve your game

More details and complete schedule will be emailed late May. Drop off times at UNI on Sunday, June 12 will be between 3-4:30 p.m. Pick up on Thursday, June 16 will be approximately 1:30 p.m. at Pheasant Ridge.

Please feel free to call or email the Iowa PGA Section Office with any questions. 319-648-0026.

Dorm assignment will be posted here when available. Fees include all meals daily and an afternoon snack. All evening activity fees are also covered.