Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps, Costa Mesa Country Club Costa Mesa, California
Nike Golf Schools & Junior Camps is excited to bring back Costa Mesa Country Club this summer for weeks of great golf instruction. These programs have aided in the development of over 150,000 young golfers since 1994. At Costa Mesa, each junior golfer gains new skills as well as self-confidence to continue improving after camp.
Day Camp
PGA Professionals Steve Soule and John Ortega invite boys and girls ages 10 - 18 to the Costa Mesa Country Club this summer for an experience that promises to be rewarding for any young player looking to improve. Camp Directors Soule and Ortega provide three hours of morning instruction at the practice facility, where they cover everything from pitching and putting, to bunker play and the full-swing. Campers are grouped according to their age and ability, and instruction is specifically tailored to meet the needs of each group. Following lunch (included in camp price), campers head out on the course for 9 holes. The staff accompanies the campers and provides instruction under real playing conditions. It’s here where the campers can put their newly acquired skills to use. This combination of range and on-course instruction ensures that each young golfer will get better regardless of his or her starting point.
Nike Advanced Players Camp
These camps offer the competitive player (ages 12-18) an opportunity to challenge themselves in a more intensive golf atmosphere. These camps offer the same schedule as Half Day Camps with more emphasis on strategy, advanced practice techniques and tournament preparation.
Highlights Include
- Small group instruction with low student/teacher ratio from recognized and dedicated golf professionals
- Three hours of practice with our experienced staff covering all facets of the game; putting, chipping/pitching, full-swing
- Daily course play with staff (full day camps only) focusing on course management, shot selection, strategy, rules and etiquette
- Nike amenity package including a Nike hat, one dozen Nike golf balls, a camp workbook, Nike bag tag and other great prizes
- A healthy and positive learning environment designed to help every camper get better!
Camp Director
Steve Soule
Steven graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 1989 with BA in Theatre Arts. He also earned an AA degree from The Institute of Golf Management at College of the Desert, Palm Desert, California.
Steven started his golf professional career in 1992 at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, California, where he was first assistant golf professional in charge of golf operations.
In 1994 Steven was invited to join the Hank Haney Golf Instruction Staff of Southern California were he was able to work and learn from the "1993 PGA Teacher of the Year" a "Top 100 Instructor" and current instructor to number one world ranked player Tiger Woods.
The next stop was Carmel Valley Ranch, on the famed Monterey Peninsula. In 1996 Steven became the Head Golf Professional as well as teaching along side Shawn Humphries, Director of Instruction and "Top 100 Instructor".
Read Full BioThe next stop was Carmel Valley Ranch, on the famed Monterey Peninsula. In 1996 Steven became the Head Golf Professional as well as teaching along side Shawn Humphries, Director of Instruction and "Top 100 Instructor".
In 1999 Steven moved to the Pebble Beach Golf Academy were he trained with and taught along side Llaird Small "2004 PGA Teacher of the Year" and "Top 100 Instructor" and Dan Pasquerelli "Top 100 Instructor". He was also the Head Teaching Professional and Resident PGA Professional for the Naval Post Graduate School and Monterey Peninsula Golf Course.
Steven came back to Southern California in 2001 were he was the Director of Instruction for the Nike Golf Learning Center and continued his 10 year relationship as Camp Director with Nike Parent - Child Golf Schools.
In 2002 Steven picked up his first PGA Tour Player, Austral-Asian Member Daniel Stevenson. In 2004 Steven started coaching PGA Tour Member and Australian amateur stand-out Steven Bowditch as well as coaching and teaching some of Southern California's top high schools and amateur players.
Costa Mesa Country Club
In addition to our 36 championship-style holes, the Costa Mesa Country Club offers a complete practice facility. Our facility includes a driving range, a private teaching area, two putting greens, a chipping green and pitching green. The driving range and putting greens are night-lit, which means our golfers can prepare for the challenges of the main courses even during evening hours.
Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 9:00am Instruction - practice on skills and fundamentals; grip, stance, posture, pitching, putting, bunker play and full swing
- Noon Lunch (included in Full Day camp price, Half Day campers depart)
- 1:00pm Course play with staff. On-course instruction on club selection, course management, strategy, rules and etiquette
- 4:00pm Full Day campers depart
- *Hours/schedule may vary
- A detailed camper registration packet containing check in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring will be emailed to all registered campers in the Spring.
