Southern Pines Golf Camp

At David Banks Golf, we’re all about creating a fun, welcoming environment where kids can learn, grow, and truly enjoy the game. Our goal is to combine engaging instruction with a positive atmosphere so every junior golfer has the opportunity to build confidence and improve their skills. Both our Junior Academy Program and Junior Golf Camp are powered by the Operation 36® program—one of the most effective and exciting ways to learn golf. Designed with families in mind, Operation 36 introduces a fresh approach to development by teaching the game in reverse. Golf is played from the tee to the green, but is best learned from the green to the tee. Players start at Level 1, just 25 yards from the green, the goal, shooting 36 (par) or better over 9 holes. Once they achieve that, they advance to Level 2 at 50 yards. This progression continues through 6 (six) levels, gradually building skills and confidence until players can shoot 36 from the full tee box. It’s a clear, motivating pathway that keeps kids engaged while helping them experience real on-course success. Most importantly, it puts your child on a structured, progressive journey to develop skills—and a love for the game— the game for a lifetime.