Little Birdies Golf Academy
(For ages 3-6)

 St. Louis Golf Lessons' Little Birdies program incorporates set up fundamentals along with basic swing technique for the full swing and short game for kids ages 3-6.  Instructors use game based learning methods to help instill a love for the game and motor skills needed for a lifetime of success in the sport.  Note:  6 year olds entering the class should be at beginner level. 

​LPGA instructors Alisha Matthews and Lauren Dunn specialize in early childhood golf programs and through the Little Birdies Golf Academy she offers both group classes and private lessons for youth golfers from preschool through first grade. 
Little Birdies Group Classes
2026 Schedule:

4 Week Class (Once a week for 4 weeks. One hour per class. )

Bander Park:
April 2, 9, 16, 23 4:00-5:00 p.m. 
May 27, June 3, 10, 17 5:00-6:00 p.m.  
July 2, 9, 16, 23 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. 
July 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
August 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. 
August 5, 12, 19, 26 5:00-6:00 p.m. 
August 6, 13, 20, 27 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 
September 4, 11, 18, 25 4:30-5:30 p.m. 
September 30, October 7, 14, 21 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
October 1, 8, 15, 22  4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
November 4, 11, 18, 25 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
November 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 - 11:00  a.m.

The Landings:
May 15, 22, 29, June 5 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
July 3, 10, 17, 24 10L00-11:00 a.m. 

Ruth Park:  ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee.  We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
July 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00-7:00 p.m.        
Tower Tee:
April 4, 11, 18, 25 10:00-11:00 a.m. 
May 2, 9, 16, 23 9:00-10:00 a.m. 
August 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-10:00 a.m. 
September 8, 15, 22, 29 5:00-6:00 p.m. 
September 19, 26, October 3, 10 10:00-11:00 a.m. 


Note:  In addition to these classes, please check out our Junior Golf Park District Programs ​to see what we are offering to various park districts throughout the St. Louis area. 

Price = $125
​Maximum 6 juniors per class. Minimum 2 juniors. Class prices do not include range ball fee. 

We require one parent to stay and participate in this class due to the age of the children. 
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To book a class go here:

Little Birdies Golf Tour

St. Louis Golf Lessons hosts the Little Birdies Golf Tour.  The Golf Tour is a mini tournament series with a championship designed to get kids ages 3-6 into competition in a fun, learning environment.  The Little Birdies players play 3 abbreviated holes at each match.  Parents caddy for the players to assist in rules, strategy, sportsmanship and pace of play. Matches are $30 each.  The Tour Championship is $60.  The registration deadline is one week. 

2026 Season - 

Tower Tee:
May 8 Mommy and Me Scramble @ Tower Tee 9:00 a.m.
June 19 Daddy and Me Scramble @ Tower Tee 9:00 a.m.
July 2 Independence Day Tournament @ Tower Tee 9:00a.m.

Note:  Registration Deadline for these is 3 weeks ahead so we can secure tee times. 
Little Birdies After School Golf Programs

We bring golf right to your school!  St. Louis Golf Lessons offers an after school golf program at private and public schools, park districts and other educational facilities throughout the St. Louis area.  To find out more about bringing the Little Birdies Golf Academy to your school or singing up for an existing program click HERE.
Little Birdies Private Golf Lessons
One on one and shared private golf lessons are available with Alisha Matthews. Topics include full swing, short game, putting, on course lessons, golf rules, etiquette and proper warm up/fitness for youth golfers. 

For the Little Birdies Golf Academy we offer half hour lessons only.  (To add a student to your private lesson for $20) click on "add a service" when booking.  Classes do not include range ball fee.
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To Book private lessons go here:
*Our partner courses and ranges have facility fees for the use of their driving range, short game areas and golf course.  Please click HERE to see those fees and instructions on how to check in at each facility. ​