***DISCLAIMER***
This camp will not be running in 2026. Please refer to the 2026 University of Minnesota Half Day summer camps here
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Nike Golf Camp at University of Minnesota provides young golfers with the tools to enjoy this great game for a lifetime. Our curriculum is the perfect blend of expert instruction and course play. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week. With University of Minnesota's Men's and Women's Golf coaches leading the programs, each Nike camper can leave at the end of the week feeling more confident about their game.
SECURE YOUR SPOT! You can expect high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2025 & 2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: January 12-14
- Age Group: 8-17
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Full Day & Advanced Camps Available
- Schedule:
- 3-Day Winter Camps: 5:00pm-7:00pm, Monday-Wednesday
- Check-In: 15 minutes prior to camp start time.
- Meals: Meals are not included in the 3-Day Winter Camps.
- Program:
- The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf including putting, chipping, bunker play, and full-swing. On the first day of camp, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level in various individual, small group and full group settings.
- The Advanced Camp is designed for the high-school or tournament-level player looking for a competitive experience. All aspects of the game are addressed and there is a strong emphasis on tournament preparation, course management, mental toughness and scoring improvements.
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning instruction and afternoon course play.
- Meals: Meals are not included in the 3-Day Winter Camps.
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camper Amenity Package: Campers will receive an amenity package including a Nike hat, drawstring bag, SRIXON golf balls, camp workbook, and graduation certificate.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio.
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own golf clubs, glove, golf balls, and tees.
- Facility: John W. Mooty Golf Facility
- Medical Protocol: Camp will have on-site staff to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
- Athletic clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
- Golf clubs
- Golf Balls/tees/glove
- Golf shoes or tennis/athletic shoes
- Collared shirt (recommended)
- Water bottle*
- Sunscreen**
- Hat/visor (Campers receive Nike hat with amenity package)
- Snacks (optional)
- COVID PPE (as required by state/local guidelines)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
NIKE GOLF CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our golf camps please see our FAQ page.
The University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by US Sports Camps on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and US Sports Camps is solely that of licensor and licensee.
Check-in/Check-out
CHECK-IN
- Check-in for all campers takes place on the first day of camp at 8:45am at John W. Mooty Golf Facility.
CHECK-OUT
- Graduation: 3:00pm at the John W. Mooty Golf Facility on the final day of camp. Parents are invited to attend!
*Subject to change, please see information packet for final details.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Please note: Camp schedules may be subject to change.
Summer Full Day Camp
8:45-9:00am
Check-in at John W. Mooty Golf Facility
9:00am-12:00pm
Instruction and video analysis - campers rotate through stations working on putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and full-swing
12:00pm
Lunch and rest
1:15pm
On course instruction focusing on course management, shot/club selection, rules and etiquette
4:00pm
Day campers depart
Les Bolstad Golf Course
Established in 1929, the University of Minnesota Les Bolstad Golf Course is a classic, 18 hole championship course boasting a tree-lined path through the history of Minnesota golf. Designed to focus on short game, the team practice facility has six separate putting surfaces.
John W. Mooty Golf Facility
The John W. Mooty Golf Facility is the new state-of-the-art training center for the University of Minnesota Golf Team. The facility officially opened its doors in January, 2019. Despite being one of the Big Ten's elite golf programs with an NCAA Championship and several Big Ten titles, Minnesota has not previously had any indoor golf training space, something other programs across the Big Ten and the nation have enjoyed for decades. Knowing this facility was a need to ensure continued success and growth of both programs, the athletics department successfully raised enough private contributions to fully fund the facility's construction.
The new men's and women's facility features heated indoor hitting bays for golfers to practice full swings in all weather conditions, as well as indoor practice greens for putting and chipping. It also includes locker rooms for both teams, offices for the coaching staffs of both teams, a lounge for students to relax, study, and bond as a team, and a Hall of Fame area to celebrate the achievements of both programs.
The new facility is located on the University's St. Paul campus, immediately adjacent to the historic Les Bolstad Golf Course.
