Keiki Programs
We provide great programs, excellent customer service to our local Kama’aina residents
Keiki Program
The Kapolei Golf Academy is a structured, year-round junior golf program designed to teach foundational skills, develop confident young golfers, and prepare advanced juniors for competitive play. Classes are designed for ages 5–17 and grouped by ability, not just age, to ensure every golfer progresses at the right pace.
Each level blends fun, fundamentals, course etiquette, athletic development, and Aloha-centered character growth.
To learn more, please contact Robert Respicio at rrespicio@kapoleigolf.com
A Clear Path to Progress
Our programs follow a structured, step-by-step pathway designed to support long-term development. Each session runs in 5-week blocks with 1-hour classes and a maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio, ensuring personalized attention and steady weekly progress. Players advance based on skill development—not age—so every child is consistently challenged at the right level.
The Pathway:
- Aloha Academy – Beginner
- Fairway Fundamentals – Advanced Beginner
- Swing Academy – Intermediate
- Aloha Elite – Advanced
- Aloha Elite Team Kapolei – Competitive
Program Breakdown
6:1 Ratio
Focus:
· Introduction to golf in a fun, low-pressure environment
· Proper grip, stance, and posture
· Basic putting and chipping
· Understanding clubs
· Golf etiquette & safety
· Putting and Chipping Range
· Building confidence and love for the game
Goal: Develop foundational movement patterns and introduce golf as fun.
Focus:
· Reliable contact and ball flight, cause & effect.
· Understanding swing mechanics and refinement
· Short-game fundamentals, control, and creativity – introduction to rules, scoring, and on-course etiquette
· Driving, Putting and Chipping Ranges.
Goal: Build consistency and transition from practice to real holes.
6:1 Ratio
Focus:
· Full-swing refinement
· Distance control & power
· Course management basics
· Playing different lies & situations
· Pace of play training
Goal: Develop confident young golfers ready for independent on-course play.
2-5 Players | Coach Kawai & Coach Rob
Focus:
· Competitive-level short game
· Shot shaping
· Reading greens
· Playing strategies
· Tournament etiquette
· Strength & mobility for golf
Goal: Prepare players for school teams, junior leagues, and competition.
Aloha Elite Team Captain(s) (1-2-players) | Coach Rob
Focus:
· High-performance coaching and leadership training
· Full statistical analysis
· Course strategy & mapping
· Mental game training
· Strength, speed, and flexibility
· Competitive tournament schedule planning
· College prep/recruitment support
Goal: Help athletes compete at the highest junior levels, and level setting for the future.
Membership & Pricing
We keep it simple and flexible for families:
Standard Programs
- $200 per 5-week session (1 class per week)
- $50 drop-in rate
Best Value Membership
- $1,200/year – Unlimited access to all regular classes
Elite Programs
- $2,000/year – Elite Team
More Ways to Play & Learn
Throughout the year, we offer additional opportunities to stay engaged:
- Seasonal Camps (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Specialty Clinics (Putting, Driver, Girls Golf Day)
- Monthly Parent–Child Events
- $1,200/year – Unlimited access to all regular classes
Elite Programs
- $2,000/year – Aloha Elite & Elite Team
Kapolei Golf Academy Perks
Every new junior golfer receives:
- Kapolei Golf Academy Kids Club Hat
- Complimentary range balls on class days
- Kids play free after 2 PM with a paying adult
Included with Aloha Elite Team membership:
- Unaccompanied play after 1:30 PM (with another team member)
- One complimentary medium range bucket daily
- Ongoing access to elite coaching and peer competition
We’re more than just lessons—we’re a long-term development program.
- Structured pathway from beginner to elite
- Small group sizes for personalized coaching
- On-course learning built into development
- Supportive, motivating environment
- Designed for both fun and competitive growth