GOLF ACADEMY
We are focused on “turning students into players.”
The Makefield Highlands PGA Staff are trained and certified in golf instruction, club fitting, and FUN. We are here to help you improve your game and make golfing at Makefield Highlands a relaxed and enjoyable experience. No matter the level of player, from beginner to advanced, our PGA Professionals are focused on your golfing goals.
Makefield offers many programs from individual instruction, group sessions, short rounds, and family friendly tees to make the transition from practice tee to playing easy, fun, and affordable.
Meet Our PGA Professionals
Howard Hirsch, PGA Teaching / Playing Professional
Lauren Muhlbauer / Assistant Professional, Golf Shop Manager
Pro Instruction Rates
INDIVIDUAL 30 MIN LESSON $80
INDIVIDUAL 45 MIN LESSON $95
INDIVIDUAL 60 MIN LESSON $135
3 HOLE PLAYING LESSON $150
Group Lessons are also available – contact for pricing.
Golf is a lifelong discipline. Learning the game is an individual journey which can take a different length of lessons for each student. Discussion with the PGA Instructor to build an Individual Lesson Program will be integral to the students success. For a basic Gift Package the buyer should consider 4 Lessons to give the recipient an introduction to the full golf swing.
Please Contact:
Howie Hirsch PGA Teaching Professional
215-740-5269
Junior Lessons
Lessons for youth (Ages 5-17)
30 MIN LESSON $55
60 MIN LESSON $100
Group Lessons are also available – contact for pricing.

Pro Tips by Ed Gibson,
Head Golf Professional
Pro Tips by David C. Smith, PGA

To schedule a personal club fitting on these or other days, please contact Ed Gibson at
215-321-7000 ext. 101 or edg@spiritgolf.net.
Learning Adult Golf(LAG) Clinics for 2025
Purpose: To take players through a program preparing them for the golf season. There will be 1, 90 minute session a week for 6 weeks(9 hours in total). Players focus on short game(putting, chipping, pitching, sand play), full swing (irons and hybrids), and drivers and fairway woods. At least 3 hours will be on course.
Benefits: Players will learn how to practice in this program. Instructors will work with the students to correct and perform sound fundamentals. Students will learn practice drills, exercises, and games to implement improvement through fun learning. This course is designed to teach players how to practice individually so that improvement can be obtained during individual practice sessions.
Included in the clinic: 9 hours of instruction, 6 range baskets for individual practice, some etiquette and rules coverage, along with the basics to break down the apprehension accompanying booking tee times and playing at pace. The class environment is a great opportunity to foster a social golf networking list to connect players to practice and play together.
Summary: This is a 6 week program where students will need to commit to all sessions. Mondays are from 2:30-4, and Wednesday are from 5:30-7 in Spring. Summer and Fall Program times are yet to be determined. There are 6 total sessions. There will be make-up sessions for inclement weather only not for individual absences. You may switch or do a make-up session on Monday early afternoon or Wednesday late afternoon in the event that you cannot make a session. This is a coeducational class in which all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Classes will be segmented into skill groups so that all participants are in a comfortable learning environment.
Learning Adult Golf (LAG) Clinic TENTATIVE DATES
April: Mondays(2:30-4) the 7th, 14th, and 28th
Thursdays(5:30-7) the 10th, 17th, and 24th
May: Mondays the 5th, 12th, and 19th
Thursdays the 1st, 8th, and 15th
Rain Date – Thursday, the 22nd from 5:30-7
Cost: $315 for the entire clinic
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAMS

2025 JUNIOR GOLF CAMPS, CLINICS & ACADEMIES
Registration Opens March 10th, 2025, at 8am.
3-DAY TOUR CAMPS
3-Day Camps are limited to 10 students per camp.
*Includes Range Card ($50 Value)
It is open to juniors that have some golf ability.
Most time is spent on the course!
Session Dates:
1) June 30 – July 2
2) July 7 – July 9
3) July 28 – July 30
4) August 18 – August 20
5-DAY “JUNIOR” GOLF CAMPS
$675 | 11:00am – 4:00pm (Mon-Fri.**) | Ages 8 – 15
**Parents are welcome to join Friday’s entire session which is from 1-4.
Session 1 – June 23 – June 27
Register for Session 1
Session 2 – July 14 – July 18
Session 3 – August 11 – 15
Register for Session 3
“PEE-WEE” GOLF CLINICS
$145 / Session
5:00 – 5:50pm
Ages 5 – 7
Session 1 – July 1, 3, 8, 10
Register for Session 1
Session 2 – July 22, 24, 29, 31
Register for Session 2
Session 3 – August 19, 21, 26, 28
Register for Session 3
“GET GOLF READY” CLINICS
$145 PER SESSION | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Ages 7 – 13
Session 1 – July 1, 3, 8, 10
Register for Session 1
Session 2 – July 22, 24, 29, 31
Register for Session 2
Session 3 – August 19, 21, 26, 28
Register for Session 3
MAKEFIELD JUNIOR ACADEMY
Retention-based Academy in Spring and Fall.
For additional information contact:
Joe Garstka, M. Ed.
Assistant Golf Professional & Jr. Golf Coordinator
joeg@spiritgolf.net
(main) | 215.321.7000 (ext. 1)
Program geared toward long-term game improvement through group instruction with options to include on-course play.
This program has something for everyone:
rates, class days/times, and age ranges (5-16) vary depending on the desired package.
Spring Semester: April 6th – May 25th
and
Fall Semester: September 7th – October 22nd
on Select Days
“Friday” Academy
Ages 11-16
Ideal for the golfer looking to continue to play, be instructed, and grow her/his game. Match formats may change. Includes up to 5, 9-hole, matches and 5, 1 hour, instructional classes.
$350 PER KID | 5 -6:00pm(Girls register here), 6 – 7:00pm(Boys register here) | Ages 11 – 16
Instructional Class Dates – June 6, 20, July 11, 25, and August 8
Matches – June 13, 27, July 18, and August 1 & 15
For additional questions contact:
Joe Garstka, M. Ed.
Assistant Golf Professional & Jr. Golf Coordinator
joeg@spiritgolf.net
(main) | 215.321.7000 (ext. 3)