Lessons & Junior Golf

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Fox Hollow and Homestead offer a variety of lessons to accommodate any skill level, from beginners to accomplished players. Adult lessons can be booked year-round with any of our certified PGA or LPGA professionals. Each professional has vast experience with all skill levels in private and group settings.

For budding young golfers, Fox Hollow and Homestead's Junior Golf programs typically begin in June and July and run 3-5 weeks.

Adult Group Lessons

Adult and Group Lessons

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Lesson length No. of people Price
30 minutes 1 $60
45 minutes 1-2 $90
60 minutes 1-3 $120
Package of six 30-minute lessons for the price of five 1-5 $300

To book a lesson, please call 303-986-7888 and one of our professionals will be happy to help.

 

Junior Golf

Junior Golf

We have summer programs at both courses for beginner students to 18-hole competitive golfers, aged 7-17 years old. Our talented instructors will offer an exciting program of skills, drills, games and fun. All equipment will be provided.

Fox Hollow Junior Golf Programs

Instructor: Mike Kramer, PGA
Days/Dates for 2024: Mondays, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1 and July 8
Cost: $100

Register online or register by sending in the Fox Hollow Junior Golf packet(PDF, 133KB)  to the pro shop. Registration deadline is Thursday, June 6.

Check out an instructional video for how to create an account and register online in our new system. If you need assistance registering online, call the City of Lakewood’s Community Resources front desk Mondays through Fridays, 8a.m. to 4 p.m. at (303) 987-7800.

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Level Description Time
Beginner 1 No previous lessons. 7-9 a.m.
Beginner 2 Lessons last year as a beginner. 7-9 a.m.
Squirrel Able to hit the ball consistently and
will play under supervision.
6:30-9 a.m.
Fox Will play 6 holes under supervision
and will learn appropriate rules.
6:30-9 a.m.
9-Hole Competition 9-hole competitive golf, must know
golfing rules.
6:30-9 a.m.
18-Hole Competition 18-hole competitive golf, must know
golfing rules. 3 of 5 sessions will be
18 hole play.
6:00-10:30 a.m.

Homestead Junior Golf Programs

Instructor: Bryce Tani, PGA
Days/Dates for 2024: Wednesdays, July 17, July 24 and July 31
Cost: $80

Register online only. Registration deadline is Wednesday, July 10.

Check out an instructional video for how to create an account and register online in our new system. If you need assistance registering online, call the City of Lakewood’s Community Resources front desk Mondays through Fridays, 8a.m. to 4 p.m. at (303) 987-7800.

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Level Description Time
Beginner 1 No previous lessons. 7:30-9 a.m.
Beginner 2 Lessons last year as a beginner. 7:30-9 a.m.
Intermediate Able to hit the ball consistently, will
play 4-5 holes under supervision
6:30-9 a.m.
9-Hole Competition 9-hole competitive golf, must know
golfing rules.
6:30-9 a.m.

 

Golf Instructors

Golf Instructors

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Mike Kramer, Head PGA Professional:

Mike is a 30-year PGA Professional. For 25 years, Mike was the head golf coach at Regis University, leading the institution to several post-season events. During his career, he won the PGA Section Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award and Assistant Professional of the Year awarded by the Colorado Section of the PGA.  Fox Hollow’s Junior Golf program was recognized as Best Program in 2007 under Mike’s tutelage. Regarded as a prominent player in the Colorado Section of the PGA, Mike shares a wealth of instructional golf knowledge for players of all abilities.

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Paula Bauer, Assistant LPGA Golf Professional:
Paula has been a member of the LPGA since 1993 has worked for Fox Hollow and Homestead golf courses for 30 years. In 2004, she created the foundation for the women’s golf program at Regis University and served as golf coach until retiring in 2015. She is a role model and mentor for young women. Paula was born and raised in Lakewood.

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Bryce Tani, Assistant PGA Professional:
Bryce is a Certified PGA Professional who has been coaching golfers of all ages for 26 years. He has worked at Fox Hollow since 1994 and been a member of the PGA since 1997. Bryce graduated from the PGA Golf Management Program at New Mexico State University, an accredited program designed to cultivate talented and motivated men and women to serve in all aspects of the golf industry

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Mike Melena, Assistant PGA Golf Professional:
As a certified PGA Professional, Mike has been coaching for nearly 20 years. He enjoys assisting all players with their golf game, from entry level to elite collegiate players and club champions. Mike has taught over 15,000 lessons during his tenure as a coach. Mike’s coaching philosophy focuses on improving the skills of the game to achieve outstanding results. A native of Lakewood, Mike played collegiately at Regis University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Instruction Videos

Looking for some quick tips to brush up on your golf game before hitting the links? Check out our series of golf tips from our Head PGA Pro, Craig Parzybok and his team of PGA and LPGA Assistant Pros and one of their famous students, former Denver Broncos player Haven Moses. You’ll get tips on everything from the tee shot to the short putt. Just hit the playlist button in the top left corner of the video box to search for the tip of your choice. 

 

Contact Information:

Fox Hollow Golf Course
13410 W. Morrison Rd.
Lakewood, CO 80228
Direct: 303-986-7888 | Email: crinfo@lakewood.org

Homestead Golf Course
11500 W. Hampden Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80227
Direct: 720-963-5181 | Email: crinfo@lakewood.org