A Clear Development Path for Junior Golfers
Players Elite Golf Academy develops junior golfers through structured coaching, purposeful practice, measurable progress, and earned development levels — not random lessons. Every player follows a clear, accountable path built on real skill, real scoring, and real performance.
How the Players Elite Development System Works
Every player begins with a Player Evaluation — a structured assessment of where their game is right now. From there, they are placed at the appropriate development level based on a complete picture of the player, not just one swing.
Placement considers current skills, scoring ability, practice habits, coachability, maturity, and competitive experience. The result is a development level that matches the player — so progress is real, earned, and sustainable.
Player Evaluation
- Current skills assessment
- Scoring ability review
- Practice habits evaluation
- Coachability observation
- Maturity & competitive experience
Outcome
Placement at the right development level
Development Areas
A complete development curriculum that covers every part of the player's game — from ball-striking to the mental side of competition.
Full-Swing & Ball-Striking Development
TrackMan-measured swing mechanics, club delivery, and ball flight built into a repeatable, competitive motion.
Putting & Speed Control
SAM PuttLab biomechanics and WellPutt training to develop start line, pace, and green-reading consistency.
Wedge Distance Control & Short Game
Calibrated wedge gaps, spin control, and recovery skills that turn misses into saved strokes.
Speed & Athletic Development
Golf-specific movement, mobility, and power training at the Sports Performance Center.
Course Management & Scoring Strategy
Decision-making, shot selection, and on-course problem solving that lowers tournament scores.
Practice Habits & Routines
Structured, purposeful practice plans that replace random repetition with measurable improvement.
Tournament Preparation
Pre-tournament planning, course strategy, and performance routines for competitive rounds.
Mental Preparation & Competitive Performance
Focus, emotional control, and competitive mindset training for pressure situations.
“You Don’t Buy Your Level. You Earn It.”
Advancement at Players Elite is based on demonstrated development and performance, not simply age or payment. Players move up when their skills, scoring, and habits prove they are ready — keeping the standard honest and the progress meaningful.
Junior Development Levels
Players progress through six earned levels — each one a real milestone, not a placeholder. Advancement is based on demonstrated skills, scoring ability, practice habits, coachability, maturity, and competitive performance — not simply age or payment.
White Foundation
Entry point — fundamentals, grip, setup, and the first measurable skills.
Green Development
Building repeatable mechanics and consistent practice habits.
Blue Continuing Development
Refining ball-striking, short game, and on-course scoring.
Red Junior Elite
Competitive readiness with tournament preparation and course strategy.
Black Competitive
High-level tournament performance and advanced scoring under pressure.
Gold Elite Performance
Peak performance — the college and elite-amateur competitive pathway.
Training Environment
Junior development happens inside a purpose-built performance environment — technology, coaching, and structured practice working together to produce measurable results.
Michael Camastro, PGA
Michael Camastro brings more than 35 years of coaching experience to every junior player. As the 2023 Illinois PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year, he has built a development system grounded in data, accountability, and earned progress — the same standard that shapes the Players Elite junior pathway.
Schedule a Player Evaluation
Every junior's development path begins with a Player Evaluation. Book yours and find out exactly where your game stands — and the level you'll earn next.