Leagues & Lessons

Welcome to the Heart River Golf Academy! Registration begins April 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm. Register online or at the Parks and Recreation Office. Lessons instructed/supervised by a certified PGA Golf Professional. BEGINNER SESSIONS - Learn the basics and fundamentals of the golf swing, putting and chipping. June 3-12 | Tue & Thu 12-15 yr - 9:00-10:00 am 9-11 yr - 10:30-11:30 am 7-8 yr - 12:00-12:45 pm June 17-26 | Tue & Thu 12-15 yr - 9:00-10:00 am 9-11 yr - 10:30-11:30 am 7-8 yr - 12:00-12:45 pm

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INTERMEDIATE SESSIONS - Instruction includes more in depth and individual instruction of the golf swing, putting, chipping and bunker play.  Some procedures, rules and etiquette are covered at this level.  Learners must have completed beginner golf instruction. July 8-17 | Tue & Thu 12-15 yr - 9:00-10:00 am 9-11 yr - 10:30-11:30 am 7-8 yr - 12:00-12:45 pm

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ADVANCED SESSIONS - Competitive golf includes some individual swing instruction, bunker, trouble shots and course management.  Some light team level competition is covered in this session.  Must be age 9 for this level. July 22-31 | Tue & Thu 12-15 yr - 9:00-10:00 am 9-11 yr - 10:30-11:30 am

Enjoy the scenic Heart River Golf Course by participating in this recreational golf league. 3-person teams compete in a friendly match-play competition. Players interested in forming a team must obtain and submit completed registration packet information by the registration deadline. Maximum of 48 Men’s teams (Monday); 24 teams (Thursday) and 24 Women’s teams (Wednesday).

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REGISTRATION: Returning teams will have priority status (must consist of 2 of the 3 main players from 2024). Returning teams must have roster turned in, paid in full by the April 17 deadline. New teams must turn in roster (without any fees) by the April 17 deadline. New teams will be drawn by lottery to fill any vacant spots.

• Team Registration Letter - 2025
• Golf League Rules - 2025
• Roster 2025

LEAGUE CARTS: We are once again offering the option to pre-pay for your cart rental for the entire season ($90/seat or $180 for 2 seats). This is a discounted rate and will only be applied until the season starts. Please visit the HRGC, with payment by Wednesday, May 28. You can also pre-pay for a 2^nd cart by paying the additional $90/seat.   Questions? Contact Caleb Burgard, Director of Recreation/Facilities at 701-456-2074 or email [email protected].

PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is a fun, social and inclusive opportunity for boys and girls, ages 9-17, to learn and enjoy the game of golf. Like many other recreational youth sports, participants wear numbered jerseys and play on teams with friends. PGA JLG features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. Uniforms and extra golf goodies are included with the registration fee. Please visit pgajrleague.com to register. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rademaker, PGA at [email protected] or 701-456-2050. You can also visit PGAJrLeague.com and follow @pgajrleague on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to learn more.

MEET THE PRO Mike Rademaker is a golf professional at the Heart River Golf Course. Mike graduated from the University of Montana and has a plethora of experience in running golf courses and teaching lessons. He has worked at some excellent golf courses throughout the US such as Meadow Lakes in Montana, Mesa Del Sol in Arizona, Salmon Run in Oregon, and Nevada County Country Club in California. Mike is really excited to provide quality golf instruction that leads to more people enjoying the game he loves. CONTACT INFORMATION: Mike Rademaker, Golf Professional 701.456.2050 | [email protected]