Golf Instruction

The Sugarloaf Golf School has been helping people lower their scores and get more enjoyment out of their time on the course for more than 30 years. Whether it's a quick tune up with one of our hourly clinics or an intensive week long camp, Sugarloaf's staff of PGA Professionals will help you take your game to the next level.

One-on-one instruction

Private Lessons

Get customized instruction from one of our Golf Pros. Whether you have a specific problem you'd like to solve, want to lower your score, or are just getting started, we'll help you take your game to the next level. Choose a half-hour or hour session for a quick tune up, or a series of 5 or 10 lessons for more in depth instruction. To focus on lowering your score, try a 9-hole playing lessons and receive instruction on course management and strategy in a private 9-hole round with a PGA professional. 

Lessons are available daily; reservations required. For more information and to book, contact Sugarloaf Head PGA Professional Chaz Babin at cbabin@sugarloaf.com, or 207-237-6812.

Length Member Non-Member Junior
Half-Hour $40 $50 $25
One-Hour $70 $75 $50
Five One-Hour Lessons  $300 $350 $200
Ten One-Hour Lessons $500 $700 $400
9-Hole Playing Lesson $140 $190 $100

Alden McDonald

Junior Sports Academy

In memory of the late Alden McDonald, the Sugarloaf Golf Club and Town of Carrabassett Valley proudly offer local children, ages 5-18, the opportunity to learn the game of golf on Maine’s premier course. The summer-long lesson program includes: 
  • Free Club Rentals 
  • Elite Level Instruction 
This year’s program will consist of three different instructional levels, each providing instructional time with course pros, free clubs if needed, an unlimited junior membership, monthly play days, opportunities to play in junior events throughout the state, and an end-of -season awards cookout. 
    • Ages 5-7

      Golf Cubs

      $50
      Boys & Girls

      For our youngest players ages 5-7, this 10-week program will meet Sundays from 3:30-4:20pm. Instruction will be fun and rewarding with a focus on the fundamentals and high frequency of deliberate play.

      • All abilities welcome; recommended for first-timers
      • Free rental clubs are available
      • Parents encouraged to participate

      Program Dates: June 23, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept 1

    • Ages 8-11

      Alden’s Linksters

      $125
      Boys & Girls

      Boys and girls, ages 8-11 are invited to participate in this summer-long, 18-session program on Tuesdays and Sundays from 4:30-5:20pm. Instruction will be fun and engaging with a focus on learning the game of golf, rules, and etiquette,  with about 50% of the time spent playing on course.

      • Free rental clubs are available
      • Parents encouraged to participate

      Program Dates:June 18, 23, 25 July 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30 August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Sept 1

    • Ages 12-18

      Tiger's Tees

      $125
      Boys & Girls

      Boys and girls, ages 12-18 are invited to participate in this summer-long, 18-session program on Tuesdays and Sundays from 5:30-6:45pm. Instruction will be fun and engaging with a focus on learning the game of golf, rules, and etiquette,  with about 50% of the time spent playing on course.

      • Free rental clubs are available
      • Parents encouraged to participate

      Program Dates: June 18, 23, 25 July 7, 9, 14, 21, 23, 28, 30 August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Sept 1