Junior Program Introduction
Athletes First
The First Swing Junior Golf Program is a world-class athletic program that is based on Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD), which is followed by many Olympic sport-training programs.
We combine these concepts with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Junior Golf Program, the U.S. Kids Golf Learning Program, AimPoint Green Reading and The Golfing Machine to help kids reach their full potential.
In addition to learning fundamentals of the golf swing, our program teaches valuable life skills such as honesty, respect, integrity, courtesy, sportsmanship, perseverance and grit, which will help children, achieve success in school, college and career.
The First Swing Junior Golf Program will develop athletes first, create competitive golfers second and produce a love for the game of golf along the way.
The First Swing Golf Academy is located at the beautiful Noble Merchant Golf Course, 111 Sand River Road East, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Noble Merchant is perfect for teaching junior golf because it is a walking only golf course with special pricing for kids.
We invite you to join our monthly 9-hole junior tournament to learn competitive golf.
Choose Your Program
Weekend Golfer Program
This program is for children who want to learn the game to enjoy golf for life on a personal and business level.
Golf Development Program
This program is for the serious player who wants to compete at the tournament level. This requires an increased time requirement for practice and play.
Weekend Program
Program Information
This annual program uses the U.S. Kids Learning Program for Levels 1 - 3 to learn and develop important golf fundamentals for full swing, pitching, chipping, putting, green reading, bunker and strategy. Students must pass a Playing Ability Test to graduate to the next level. Upon completion they will receive an official certificate.
Details:
Full Swing: We will build a swing that's right for YOU.
Short Game: Learn how to control distance and trajectory to hit the correct shots around the green.
Putting: Build your set-up, stroke type, arc strength and dynamic balance.
AimPoint Green Reading: You will learn to identify slope, break direction and speed to make more putts.
TPI: We will increase your mobility, strength and speed with golf specific drills and exercises.
Rules: Learn rules and etiquette to play properly.
Language
All classes are conducted in English. Derek has a Level 2 proficiency in speaking Mandarin Chinese.
Golf Development Program
Program Information
This program is designed for long-term development of kids who want to play tournament golf. Junior golfers will study and learn more advanced swing concepts.
If you are a competitive junior golfer with a desire to compete and are serious about lowering your scoring average, this program provides you with the coaching needed to fulfill your goals.
Details:
Full Swing: Learn how to put your Iron's club-face on the ball at impact to hit more greens.
Short Game: Learn advanced concepts of Finesse Wedges to score from 40 to 100 yards.
On Course Instruction and Analysis: 9 and 18 hole mapping and strategy.
AimPoint Green Reading: You will learn to read long range and multiple breaking putts.
TPI Golf Fitness: Continue to build strength, speed and mobility.
Putting: We will use Sam Puttlab for 3D stroke path analysis and advanced training.
Science: Learn advanced swing theory to understand the golf swing based on The Golfing Machine.
Learn More
This is an Elite Training program that includes additional training for on-course strategy, deeper mental conditioning, nutrition management and low scoring under pressure. This program will prepare students who wish to develop English skills, study abroad and play college golf.
Derek Graham Coach Certifications
USGTF Certified Golf Teaching Professional®
Derek is a graduate of Syracuse University who specializes in teaching all levels of junior golf.
AimPoint Green Reading Certified Instructor Level 1
AimPoint Express is the #1 green reading system in the world used by many of the best golfers on the PGA, LPGA , European and Asia golf tours.
The Golfing Machine Certified Instructor (G.S.E.B.) Golf Stroke Engineer Bachelor
The Golfing Machine applies science to the golf swing. Various swing components are then chosen for use by each individual.
TPI Certified Level 3: Golf Coach & Junior Coach
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) training connects the human body to the golf swing. Through physical exercise and movements students can increase strength and mobility.
Putting Solutions Certified Instructor Level 1
I was taught by renowned putting guru Phil Kenyon who has coached Rory McElroy, Justin Rose, Francesco Molinari and Gary Woodland, to name a few.
SAM PUTTLAB Certified Instructor Level 2
Students can benefit from SAM analysis to identify bad tendencies to make corrections to their putting stoke.
Group Clinics
Short Game
Chipping, pitching and finesse wedge play: Learn how to stick it close from inside 100 yards!
Full Swing
Ball Striking: Learn how to put your Iron's club-face on the ball at impact to hit more greens!
AimPoint Green Reading
Learn how to identify slope, start the ball on your intended direction and apply the correct speed.
Junior Development
U.S. Kids Golf
Junior Scholarship
Junior Scholarship
We use the the U.S. Kids Golf Learning Program to guide children through important fundamentals.
Junior Scholarship
Junior Scholarship
Junior Scholarship
This program provides free training to open the door to a child's future in golf.
The First Swing
Junior Scholarship
The First Swing
Group Class: This is a fun way for kids to try golf for the first time.
Scoring
Putting Analysis
The First Swing
Learn how to make par and birdie from inside 25, 50 and 75 yards.
Putting Analysis
Putting Analysis
Putting Analysis
Analysis and correction of your set-up, stroke type and miss bias will help you make more putts.
Technology
Putting Analysis
Putting Analysis
We use Sam Puttlab and K Coach 4D Bio-mechanical training to improve swing movements.
Our Partners
