The PGA Junior League Program just finished their 2026 Spring Session, with a Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th.
The program, which offers free golf to kids, ages 8-13, is held at the Marine Park Golf Course, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue. Thirty-five young golfers spent six weeks learning the basics of golf — how to grip a club, chip, putt and drive the ball, thanks to a group of volunteers from the Brooklyn Golf Alliance who partnered with Millennium Development to bring the program to the local golf course.
The program culminated with a delicious buffet dinner under a spacious tent. Parents were in attendance to support their children, all who received certificates and trophies for participating in the program, which is led by Marine Park’s golf pro, Sal Frasca, along with other instructors.
There was also a “Drive, Chip and Putt” competition, broken up into categories, such as boys and girls, and different age groups. These competitive young golfers were excited when their names were called to receive a certificate and some golf balls.
This wonderful program is possible thanks to funding by Councilwomen Mercedes Narcisse and Farah Louis and sponsorship by the PGA Junior League.
Millennium Executive Director Paul Curiale said that the councilwomen did an “absolutely wonderful job” and also gave a shout-out to Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and District Leader Frank Seddio for their support.
Recognition was also given to Brooklyn Golf Alliance’s Mike Weiss, who has helped make the program possible. The Golf Alliance’s mission is to provide better access to golf in Brooklyn.
It was a bittersweet moment for golf student Jonathan Prager who has been attending the Junior League Program since he was 8 years old. Now that he’s 13, he is no longer eligible to participate in the program, so the Recognition Ceremony was his last day. He was called to the front of the room where everyone applauded and wished him well.
The 2026 Summer Session starts on July 7th.
All of the students received certificates and trophies for participating in the 2026 Spring Session of the PGA Junior League Program.
Winners of the “Drive, Chip and Putt” competition were presented with certificates and golf balls.
