SWING SPACE — JUNIOR PROGRAMS
US Kids Golf Program
Certified US Kids Golf curriculum for juniors in Columbus, Ohio — building complete players through age- and skill-appropriate coaching.
OFFICIAL US KIDS COACHING
Certified junior
development.
Swing Space is a certified US Kids Golf coaching location. Our program follows the US Kids Golf Player Pathway — a proven, age-appropriate framework that develops full-swing, short-game, on-course, and mental skills at every stage.
Group and private options are available year-round, with indoor training bays that let juniors keep progressing through Ohio winters.
WHAT YOUR JUNIOR LEARNS
- Full swing fundamentals — grip, posture, alignment
- Short-game skill building — chipping, pitching, putting
- On-course strategy and etiquette
- Mental game — focus, routines, competitive confidence
- Fitness & movement patterns for junior golfers
- Progress tracking through the US Kids Player Pathway
PROGRAM SITE DIRECTORS
A coach at every site.
Our US Kids Golf program runs at four locations, each led by a dedicated Site Director.
SITE DIRECTOR · SWING SPACE
James Polley
- US Kids Golf Site Director — Swing Space
- Coaches juniors and adult players
- Point person for programs, events, and scheduling
- Full bio coming soon
SITE DIRECTOR · WESTCHESTER GOLF COURSE
Sawyer Hill
- TPI Certified — Level 1
- Body-first coaching for movement and speed
- Strong with beginner and developing juniors
- Data-driven shaft and equipment guidance
SITE DIRECTOR · NEW ALBANY FIELDHOUSE
John Amon, PGA
- PGA of America Professional
- Simplifies swing mechanics into repeatable moves
- Coaches juniors, teens, and adults
- Pairs lessons with equipment fitting
SITE DIRECTOR · THE VIRTUES GOLF CLUB
Matt Clinger
- TaylorMade Certified Master Club Fitter — 17 years
- US Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Coach (2022)
- Junior development, full-swing, and short-game coaching
- TrackMan-based lesson plans with CoachNow follow-up
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MASTER FITTER · TAYLORMADE STAFFER
Matt Clinger
Nearly two decades developing golfers of every level through elite instruction, professional club fitting, and player development. Top 50 US Kids Master Coach (2022) and a TaylorMade Certified Master Fitter with 17 years on the fitting bench — including a year at the TaylorMade Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation.
- TaylorMade Certified Master Club Fitter — 17 years
- One year at the TaylorMade Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation
- Callaway Certified Master Club Fitter — 8 years
- Mizuno / PING Certified Club Fitter — 7 years
- Srixon Certified Club Fitter — 5 years
- US Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Coach — 2022
SWING SPACE
Get your junior started.
Ready to enroll? Register through CoachNow or reach out to Matt with any questions.