(Chicago Indoor Studio & Buffalo Grove Studio - Chicago School of Golf)
Every parent wants their junior golfer to feel confident, stay engaged, and make real progress. But the truth is this: improvement isn’t just about talent or effort - it’s about the environment a child trains in.
At Chicago School of Golf (CSOG), we’ve seen thousands of juniors come through our Chicago and Buffalo Grove junior golf programs, and one pattern is clear: kids improve dramatically faster in structured environments.
Here’s why.
1. Structure Gives Kids a Clear Path to Progress
Many juniors plateau simply because they don’t know what to practice.
CSOG’s structured junior pathways provide:
- Weekly skill priorities
- A step-by-step progression
- Specific benchmarks for contact, control, and posture
- Clear expectations for parents and players
- A curriculum designed for long-term development
This turns “random practice” into intentional improvement.
Structured systems help kids connect the dots, and that’s when confidence skyrockets.
2. Small Groups Accelerate Skill Development
Parents often search for junior golf lessons in Chicago or kids' golf classes in Buffalo Grove, hoping for better coaching and safer environments.
Our small-group model ensures:
- More hands-on coaching
- Real-time corrections
- Stronger relationships with instructors
- Encouragement from peers
- Faster skill retention
Kids thrive when they feel seen and supported.
Small groups make that possible every session.
3. Data Helps Juniors Understand Their Swing Instantly
Today’s juniors learn visually.
That’s why CSOG integrates the same tools used on the PGA Tour:
- GCQuad
- GC3
- TrackMan
- High-speed video analysis
- Ball-flight dispersion maps
These tools make complex concepts simple:
- Why the ball curves
- Why contact changes distance
- Why “feel” doesn’t always match reality
- How swing changes immediately affect performance
This is why indoor golf training in Chicago and Buffalo Grove creates faster growth — the feedback is instant and accurate.
4. Structure Builds On-Course Decision-Making
Most kids lose strokes not because of their swing, but because of:
- Poor shot selection
- Rushed routines
- Inconsistent alignment
- Pressure nerves
- Lack of strategy
CSOG’s structured pathways teach juniors the mental side of the game, preparing them for tournament play and high-school competition.
Students learn how to think like golfers, not just swing like them.
5. Parents See Actual, Measurable Progress
With structured coaching, improvement is visible through:
- Contact charts
- Launch and spin data
- Start-line consistency
- Dispersion tightening
- Power improvements
- Better wedge control
- More confident swings
Parents don’t have to guess; the results speak for themselves.
The Bottom Line
Kids don’t need more range time.
They need repetition with purpose, coaching with clarity, and an environment designed for growth.
That’s what CSOG provides through its junior golf lessons in Chicago and Buffalo Grove, structured progression that builds real, repeatable skills.
If you want your junior golfer to thrive, the right environment makes all the difference.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
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Craig Rosenberg Northbrook, IL format_quote
I met David about 4 years ago when he was at Green To Tee up at Glencoe Golf Club. I hired him to work with my son who wanted to try and be on the high school golf team. My son did make the team and then I decided to start taking lessons from David. In the last 2 years David has taken my handicap from 23 to 14.
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Kathy Mignin Chicago, IL format_quote
My 14-year old son has worked with David for several years. David has helped him develop a very solid golf game; learning all the fundamentals as well as developing the confidence to compete. In addition, David has provided a great example of how to conduct oneself both on the course and in life.
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Cathy McCulloch Wilmette, IL format_quote
In eighth grade my daughter decided to give up her other sports and start a completely new sport- that being golf. She started with David Maslen who taught her the basics from the ground up. She had never held a golf club before and David patiently and methodically taught her everything she needed to know about the game of golf.
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Barry McGregor Chicago, IL format_quote
I started to practice golf 5 years ago. Everything seemed difficult till I found David. Since then, my skills improved by a huge margin. I cannot recommend David enough; I send my two boys to the golf camps and it's so rewarding to see the progress.
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Marving Drake Chicago, IL format_quote
Playing golf is one of the things I like the most but I never thought I can progress in this sport. David was the only instructor who proved be otherwise; golf is for everyone and we should all trust ourselves.
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Claudia Earman Chicago, IL format_quote
It's difficult to chose a sport from so many options when you have children. Luckily David's gold camps turned out to be the best solution for my family: I send them every year to the camps and my kids enjoy golf more than any other sport.
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Crofton Kendall Chicago format_quote
By age 15, Sophomore year, my daughter played on the varsity high school golf team. David would come to tournaments and support her during the golf season. He would review her play and focus lessons on her areas of greatest need. He is an encouraging, positive, and an incredibly knowledgeable coach. David sets his standards high and expects his students to put in the time to improve.
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Alton Raymond Chicago format_quote
David is always kind, professional and encouraging.
My wife and I also appreciate the outstanding communication David has with us and his insights into ways our son can continue to develop and improve.
It has been a pleasure both to watch my son's golf game become very good and to see all the success David is having! -
Lex Charley Chicago format_quote
I asked David if he would work with me and my friends and start a group clinic a few days a week during the winter. That was extremely successful and every clinic sold out each week. David is a great teacher.
