Golf
Introductory, 5-6 Year Olds
This is an introduction to golf for boys and girls ages 5-6. Lessons are at the Sheila Schafer Junior Links located between VFW Sports Center and the YMCA. This class teaches the basics and fun of playing golf for even the youngest members of your household. All clubs and equipment are provided.
Fees and Location
- $40/child, four 45-minute lessons
- Maximum Participants: 12
- Sheila Schafer Junior Links, 1200 N. Washington St.
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
| June 6, 13, 20, 27 | July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 | |
| Times | Mondays | Mondays |
| 8-8:45am | 23696 | 23704 |
| 9-9:45am | 23697 | 23705 |
| 10-10:45am | 23698 | 23706 |
| 11-11:45am | 23699 | 23707 |
| 5-5:45pm | 23700 | 23708 |
| 6-6:45pm | 23701 | 23709 |
| 7-7:45pm | 23702 | 23710 |
| 8-8:45pm | 23703 | 23711 |
Red Level, 7-17 Year Olds
This instruction is for boys and girls ages 7-17 and is the first level available to students who have not taken a lesson with DJGA. Basic short game, range practice, learning about play on the course, and course terminology are the focus in this level. The lessons offered at the Sheila Schafer Junior Links do not qualify as a Red Level class. All clubs and equipment are provided.
Fees and Locations
- Red Level $50/session, four one-hour lessons
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, 2525 N. 19th St.
- (PW) Prairie West Golf Course, 2709 Longspur Trail, Mandan
| Dates | Time | Days | Code |
| May 31-June 3 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23210 |
| May 31-June 3 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23211 |
| May 31-June 3 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23212 |
| June 7-10 | 9:30-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23213 |
| June 7-10 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23214 |
| June 7-10 (PW) | 7:30-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23215 |
| June 14-17 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23217 |
| June 14-17 | 9:15-10:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23218 |
| June 14-17 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23216 |
| June 21-24 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23220 |
| June 21-24 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23712 |
| June 21-24 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23219 |
| June 28-July 1 | 9:30-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23223 |
| June 28-July 1 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23221 |
| June 28-July 1 (PW) | 7:30-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23222 |
| July 5-8 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23199 |
| July 5-8 | 9:15-10:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23200 |
| July 5-8 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23198 |
| July 12-15 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23203 |
| July 12-15 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23201 |
| July 12-15 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23202 |
| July 19-22 | 9:30-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23206 |
| July 19-22 | 10:45-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23204 |
| July 19-22 (PW) | 7:30-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23205 |
| July 26-29 | 8-9am | T, W, Th, F | 23207 |
| July 26-29 | 9:15-10:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23209 |
| July 26-29 | 6-7pm | T, W, Th, F | 23208 |
White Level, 7-17 Year Olds
This instruction for boys and girls ages 7-17 and is the second level of lessons offered to those students that have taken the Red Level lessons. This class focuses on further practice, short game skill development, swing coaching individualized to child, review of play on course, terminology and rules, and simulated course play to prepare students for play on the golf course. It is recommended that students in White Level repeat at least one time before graduating to Blue Level. All clubs and equipment are provided.
Fees and Location
- White Level $65/session, four 75-minute lessons
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, 2525 N. 19th St.
- (PW) Prairie West Golf Course, 2709 Longspur Trail, Mandan
| Dates | Time | Days | Code |
| May 31-June 3 | 9:15-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23233 |
| May 31-June 3 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23232 |
| June 7-10 | 8-9:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23235 |
| June 7-10 (PW) | 6-7:15pm | T, W, Th, F | 23234 |
| June 14-17 | 10:30-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23236 |
| June 14-17 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23237 |
| June 21-24 | 9:15-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23239 |
| June 21-24 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23238 |
| June 28-July 1 | 8-9:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23241 |
| June 28-July 1 (PW) | 6-7:15pm | T, W, Th, F | 23240 |
| July 5-8 | 10:30-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23230 |
| July 5-8 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23231 |
| July 12-15 | 9:15-10:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23225 |
| July 12-15 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23224 |
| July 19-22 | 8-9:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23227 |
| July 19-22 (PW) | 6-7:15pm | T, W, Th, F | 23226 |
| July 26-29 | 10:30-11:45am | T, W, Th, F | 23228 |
| July 26-29 | 7:15-8:30pm | T, W, Th, F | 23229 |
August Youth Golf
This instruction is for boys and girls ages 5-17 and is for all skill levels. Lessons and activities are tailored to each individual’s skills and knowledge of the game. All clubs and equipment are provided.
Fees and Location
- $50/session, four one-hour lessons
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, 2525 N. 19th St.
| Dates | Time | Days | Code |
| Aug. 2-5 | 9:15-10:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23181 |
| Aug. 2-5 | 10:30-11:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23180 |
| Aug. 9-12 | 9:15-10:15am | T, W, Th, F | 23179 |
| Aug. 9-12 | 10:30-11:30am | T, W, Th, F | 23178 |
Blue Level
Blue Level prepares White Level graduate students with the skills and knowledge needed to tee it up on the golf course. Participants learn a pre-shot routine, advanced short game techniques, scoring strategies, golf course management, on the golf course training, rules of golf and course etiquette.
Fees and Location
- Blue Level $125/session, four 2-hour lessons.
- Must graduate from the White Level to enter Blue Level.
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, 2525 N. 19th St.
- No online registration. Register through Riverwood Golf Course at 222-6462.
Dates
- Times are flexible with each group of up to four students.
- Sessions are available in June, July and Aug.; final schedule to be determined.
Gold Level
This is competitive golf for middle school through graduating high school seniors and focuses on competitive games and group instruction.
Fees and Location
- Gold Level $100/session, two 4-hour lessons
- Must graduate from the White Level to enter Gold Level.
- Lessons held at Tom O’Leary, Riverwood or Pebble Creek
- No online registration. Register through Riverwood Golf Course at 222-6462.
Dates
- Times are flexible with each group of up to four students.
- Sessions are available in June, July and Aug.; final schedule to be determined.
Free Junior Golf, June-Aug.
Kids 18 and under, junior golfers, can golf for free on selected courses from 7:30-11 am. Please call the selected golf courses to make tee time reservations. Juniors play from the forward tee markers and may be paired up with other juniors if they have less than four players.
- Mon. – Mandan Municipal, 1002 7th St SW, Mandan, 751-6172
- Tues. – Riverwood, 725 Riverwood Dr., 222-6462
- Tues. – Pebble Creek, 2525 N. 19th St., 223-3600
- Thur. – Tom O’Leary, 1200 N. Washington St., 222-6531
Free Girls Only Golf, June-July
June 7, 14, 21 & 28; July 19 & 26 – Tuesdays from 9-10am
Bismarck Parks and Recreation District is partnering with Dakota Junior Golf Association (DJGA) for FREE golf instruction for girls ages 5-17 of all skill levels. Each week covers different aspects of the game, from putting to playing the course.
- Attend any and all sessions.
- No registration required; just show up – with a friend.
- Equipment will be provided for those without clubs.
- Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.
- Contact Tim Doppler at 701-222-6462 or TDoppler@bisparks.org with any questions.
Golfing with Youth
Juniors (17 and younger) play FREE* with a paying adult. Play as many holes as you wish until 30 minutes before sunset at Pebble Creek Golf Course, Riverwood Golf Course or Tom O’Leary Golf Course. Call the course to schedule a tee time.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- June-August after 5pm
- September after 3pm
- October after 2pm
Fee: $30 with cart
*Additional $10 cart fee applies with juniors ages 11-17 who ride.
Rainout/Inclement Weather
The decision to cancel is never an easy one. We will do the best we can to conduct our programs each day. Please check the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District website ALERT bar on the front page of the website, our social media pages, or call the office at 701-222-6455.