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Academy Overview
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The Dillon Baker Golf Academy offers a comprehensive, long-term junior development pathway led by Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach Dillon Baker. Built on the combination of the Operation 36 model and TPI’s long-term development program, the academy emphasizes athletic development, golf fundamentals, and real on-course play at every stage. The program is offered year-round, providing flexibility for families and ensuring continuous coaching and development as players grow. Players are placed into the appropriate level via an assessment and progress through a structured system designed to support confidence, skill development, and competitive growth over time.
PGA Junior League
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PGA Junior League is a supplemental program within the Dillon Baker Golf Academy, available for players in the Learn To Play level and beyond. Designed to introduce competition in a positive, structured way, PGA Junior League blends skill development with a team-based environment that builds confidence, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.
PGA Junior League helps bridge the gap between practice and competition—preparing players for future tournament play while keeping the game fun, social, and engaging.
Summer Junior Camps
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Summer Junior Camps are the first step in a junior’s pathway to golf at the Dillon Baker Golf Academy. Designed for brand new and beginner golfers, camps provide a fun, welcoming environment where juniors are introduced to the game while building basic skills, confidence, and excitement for golf.
Summer Junior Camps are the perfect entry point to the academy—offering exposure, structure, and a clear next step for long-term growth in the game.
Summer camps are held at Pleasant Valley Golf Course in Iowa City.
Adult Op 36 Beginner Program
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The Adult Operation 36 program is designed specifically for adult beginners looking to learn the game in a structured, supportive, and low-pressure environment. Whether you’re brand new to golf or returning after time away, this program provides a clear pathway to build skills, confidence, and on-course success.
Led by Top 50 Master Operation 36 Coach Dillon Baker, Adult Op 36 focuses on learning fundamentals the right way while playing golf from appropriate distances. Participants develop skills during coached practice sessions, then apply them on the course through the Op 36 scoring model—making progress measurable and motivating.
This program emphasizes community, encouragement, and steady improvement, allowing adults to learn alongside peers while enjoying the game and building a strong foundation for long-term golf enjoyment.
Private Coaching
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Private coaching offers personalized, one-on-one instruction for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Designed for players seeking focused attention and accelerated improvement, private coaching provides a customized approach built around individual goals, ability, and availability.
Dillon Baker Golf Academy offers coaching from two professionals: Dillon Baker, PGA, Owner of Dillon Baker Golf Academy, and Kyle Spence, PGA Associate, giving players flexible access to quality instruction and development-focused coaching.
Online Coaching
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Online coaching with the Dillon Baker Golf Academy, delivered through CoachNow, provides ultimate flexibility, allowing players to be coached anytime, anywhere. This program is perfect for golfers who want expert guidance for a fraction of the price!
Online Lesson Packages Starting at $29/Month
Assessments
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Assessments are the starting point for every player’s development, providing a clear picture of where a golfer stands both physically and technically.
Using advanced technology, 3D swing analysis, and TPI movement evaluations, assessments identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. This detailed insight allows coaches to customize programs, ensuring each player is focused on their probelms areas first for maximum progress.
Assessments provide a foundation for targeted coaching, helping golfers of all ages and skill levels train smarter, improve faster, and reach their full potential.
