The Rio Junior Golf Academy in Orlando, Florida provides intensive instruction, coaching and private education for young golfers who are focused on taking their game to the next level.

Led by Academy Director Gregor Tilch and Director of Instruction Peter Bakker, our instructional team trains our students to realize their potential and become the best version of themselves.

Our students receive a high-quality education—essential for their progress as college athletes—at Trinity Prepatory School or Faith Academy, our exclusive educational partners.

Rio Junior Golf Academy students compete on two of Florida’s top junior tours and receive counselling and assistance in obtaining college scholarships.

The Next Level

A rich culture of golf, an atmosphere of excellence, PGA Tour level coaching, camaraderie, and education.

For young golfers driven to achieving their dreams, The Rio Junior Golf Academy delivers programs, coaching and opportunities to make them come true.

Take your game to the next level with Rio’s comprehensive and multi-layered program that includes:

• Intensive daily instruction in all aspects of high-performance golf, including swing mechanics, fitness and nutrition, mental performance, tournament play, and more.
• Mentoring by PGA and LPGA Tour players
• Supervised practice and play in a tropical climate from August to May at renowned Rio Pinar Golf a place with rich history as home of the PGA Tour’s Florida Citrus Open, now known as the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
• Unlimited access to all of Rio’s Practice facilities, including Trackman Range, Putting Greens, and Florida Short Game Complex.
• Competition on two of Florida’s top junior tours scouted by coaches of leading NCAA college teams
• Counselling on college scholarships and career development
• Development of life skills and friendships that last a lifetime
• Transition to elite amateur competition and the professional ranks through a post-graduate program
• Access to custom club fitting and the Rio Putting Lab

Orlando is easy to reach by direct flights from most major centers in North America and Europe, it is one of the world’s top golf and vacation destinations, and it is home to scores of PGA and LPGA tour players.

Students stay with Rio Junior Golf Academy approved host families that allow our students a taste of living in a home environment. Our students are transported by the host family to school and then transported by Rio Junior Golf Academy staff.

At the Rio Junior Golf Academy, we are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that helps young golfers reach great heights, develop strong core values, and become dynamic world citizens. 

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