It's Time to Play
Get Golf Ready and Operation 36 are nationwide programs designed to prepare everyone to play golf in a few hours. Participants range from “never-been-on-a-golf-course” to intermediate, and everyone will learn the fundamentals of golf as well as how to feel comfortable at a golf course. No equipment is required for any of our programs – we can provide clubs at no charge.
It is common for golfers to repeat a program, take private lessons instead of a class, or attend both private lessons and class.
Adult Camps & Clinics
Operation 36 Adult
We believe that every golf program should be centered around playing golf and making it fun to track progress over time. This is why our facility is excited to be a Certified Operation 36® facility. We leverage the Op 36 On-Course Format and technology to make it fun for our golfers to improve their skills. Each season features an 8:1 student-to-coach ratio, 7 total hours of instruction, and six 9-hole matches.
Days: Tuesdays for instruction, Sundays for matches
Time: All instruction and matches start after 4:30pm
Cost: $500 / person
Spring Season sold out. Fall Registration Begins July 1, 2026.
Get Golf Ready
Students learn to play golf beside other adult recreational golfers in a no-pressure learning environment focused on having fun. Each session features basic swing mechanics and skill development, and basics rules and etiquette that will help improve your comfort level on the golf course. Every camp includes on-course play.
Days: 1-Day, 2-Day or 3-Day Options
Time: Various dates and times available
Cost: $165 / person
Spring camps open now. Summer / fall camps are yet to be determined.
PGA HOPE
Register at the PGA HOPE website to find a program that works best for you. Fossil Trace offers one program each year.
PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) introduces and teaches golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to enhance their physical, mental, social and emotional well-being. Led by PGA of America Golf Professionals, the program is inclusive of a developmental 6-8 week curriculum. All programs are provided at no cost to all participating Veterans.
PGA HOPE has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which enables direct referrals to the PGA HOPE program as a form of therapy.