Girls, Too 

You can find them almost anywhere, even in parts of the country that leave you scratching your head.

New York? Yep, there are some full-time junior golf academies in the Empire State, places where kids can get daily instruction as well as supervised workouts and time with trained nutritionists. School comes somewhere in between.

New Jersey? Indeed, there are a few, including some boarding schools that include a half day of school and lots of golf, even though a good chunk of the latter is played in simulators or outdoors while wearing ski caps and heavy jackets.

Illinois? Minnesota? Ohio? Yes, yes, and yes. If you want to send your child to a golf academy for specialized training, there are more options than you can imagine.

G2 Academy students Abby Kim, Regina Plascencia, Ashley Chow and Maya Beasley. Photo: Courtesy of G2 Academy

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