For more information about these junior golf programs, contact the associated City of Albuquerque golf course.

Ladera: Two Legends

Ladera Golf Course is home to the To'Hajiilee Summer Junior Golf Program, an undertaking that teaches Native American youth the joys of golf and individual character.

Notah Begay III has helped support this program, which started in 1999 with the backing of a United States Golf Association Grant. Today, the program is sponsored by Behavioral Health Program at To'Hajiilee and the To'Hajiilee Community High School Board of Education.

Ladera also hosts a Junior Golf Program that began in 1961 by sport legend Billy Moya Sr., who is still involved in the program. Sean Moya, Kristine Moya also teach the Ladera Junior Golf Program.

Arroyo del Oso: Close Attention

The Arroyo del Oso Junior Program runs every summer, offering small-size classes for close instruction.

Enrollment is open to students ages 8 through 17.

Classes introduce youngsters the basics of golf, including game etiquette.

Following completion of the class, students are encouraged to take discounted-price private lessons from golf professions at Arroyo del Oso.

The Arroyo del Oso program costs $75 for the 3-day program.

Los Altos: Success through Practice

PGA Pro Eddie Moya brings a simple teaching philosophy to junior golfers: Keep students interested.

Since 1968, Moya has helped youngsters see improvements in their golf swings on the course. Moya aims for progress and continued practice from his pupils.

Puerto del Sol

Puerto del Sol introduces young golfers the basics is focused lessons.

Students are introduced to proper club grip, stance and other elements of golf.

Lessons are tailored to the individual student.
Classes are held year-round at 1 p.m. on Sundays, weather permitting. The $10 lessons per participant include range balls, clubs and tees.