Path to Par (P2P) Overview
(See below for camp-specific details)
Path to Par is the engine that powers MVGA junior development. It is our evaluation, placement, and progression framework across Junior Classes, PGA Jr. League, Camps, and monthly Path to Par Tournaments.
What P2P measures: on-course scoring ability, decision-making, and readiness (not age alone).
Why it works: golfers earn progress by meeting clear scoring benchmarks in a structured environment.
Click here to learn more about the Path to Par (P2P) model and how it benefits your junior.
Quick Overview
Junior Classes (Intro + Levels 1-5)
PGA Jr. League (Minors, Majors, All-Stars, 17U, future JV/Varsity)
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Camps (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Elite + formats)
Monthly Path to Par Tournaments (evaluation day)
How P2P aligns with the American Development Model (ADM)
MVGA is built to support “as many as possible, for as long as possible, with the best experience possible” by keeping players in the right environment for their stage, and by making progress feel clear and earned.
We intentionally align with ADM’s 5 principles:
Universal access and opportunity for all
Developmentally appropriate activities that build foundational motor skills
Encourage multi-sport and multi-activity participation
Fun, engaging, progressively challenging environments
Quality coaching at every level
ADM also describes a long-term pathway that progresses from early learning stages into performance and lifelong play (Active Start, FUNdamentals, Learn to Play, Play to Improve, Play to Compete, Play to Win, Play Golf for Life). MVGA’s classes, leagues, and camps are designed to match these stages while still using P2P scoring to place each player appropriately.
Click here to learn more about the American Development Model (ADM) and how it benefits your junior.
MVGA Camps
MVGA Camps are immersive development experiences offered when students are out of school (summer and select holidays aligned with the local calendar). Camps provide:
More repetitions and coaching time than weekly classes
A strong mix of practice and on-course application
Skill grouping by age and P2P readiness to keep the experience developmentally appropriate and motivating, consistent with ADM principles
A clear pathway back into classes, leagues, and P2P tournaments
Camp formats and structure
Schedule options
Duration options
Locations
What a typical camp day includes
Athletic warmup and movement games (age appropriate)
Skill blocks: putting, chipping, pitching, bunker (when appropriate), full swing
Scoring games and challenges (fun, competitive, and confidence-building)
Rules and etiquette applied in real situations
On-course play or structured simulations (depending on level and format)
Coaching feedback and a simple “what to work on next” plan
Beginner Camps (Ages 6-11 and 12-17)
P2P guideline: players working toward 36 from 50 yards
Purpose: build comfort, contact, and early scoring success.
What we focus on
Safety, etiquette, and basic rules
Putting and chipping fundamentals to build confidence quickly
Simple full swing motion and reliable contact
Introduction to “how to play a hole” from short distances
Fun challenges that make practice feel like play
Best outcome
Intermediate Camps (Ages 6-11 and 12-17)
P2P guideline: players who have achieved 36 from 50 yards
Purpose: connect skills to scoring and develop consistency.
What we focus on
Distance control in wedges and putting
Cleaner contact and improved ball flight awareness
Simple strategy and smart target selection
More on-course learning and independence
Competitive games that teach performance habits
Advanced Camps (Ages 10-17)
P2P guideline: players who have achieved 36 from 200 yards
Purpose: performance development with stronger scoring expectations.
What we focus on
Scoring from 100 yards and in (wedge matrix style learning, distance control)
Up-and-down skills and converting opportunities
Course management, decision-making, and routines
Competitive readiness through pressure games and on-course tasks
Fitness and movement habits that support performance (age appropriate)
Elite Camps (Ages 14-17)
P2P guideline: players who have achieved 36 from regulation tees
Purpose: tournament preparation and high-performance habits.
What we focus on
Detailed course strategy and disciplined decision-making
Tournament preparation: warmups, practice plans, performance routines
Mental game skills: focus, response, confidence under pressure
Advanced scoring expectations and accountability
Building a repeatable training and competition process