Earnest Morris Junior Golf Camp
The Ernie Morris Golf Camp is a fun, beginner-friendly program designed to introduce young golfers ages 7 to 15 to the game in a relaxed and supportive environment. The camp runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, beginning June 2nd and ending July 2nd, 2026.
Throughout the camp, participants will receive hands-on instruction in all fundamental areas of golf, including driving, iron play, pitching, chipping, and putting. Each session is structured to build confidence, develop basic skills, and keep the game enjoyable.
The total cost for the full camp is $35, making it an affordable way for kids to get started in golf. Lunch is included for all participants.
Campers are encouraged to wear a hat and bring a water bottle to stay comfortable during sessions.
Participants are also welcome to bring their own clubs; however, if they do not have equipment, clubs can be provided—just let us know the golfer’s handedness in durring registration.
Younger children may also be accommodated, but a parent or guardian should contact the golf course directly to discuss details and ensure the camp is a good fit.
This camp is perfect for beginners or those looking to build a solid foundation in the game of golf while having fun outdoors.
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Earnest Morris Jr., 1943-2002
The Earnest Morris Jr. Golf Academy is named for the late Earnest Lee Morris Jr., who served as golf pro at Winston Lake Golf Course from 1984 to his premature death in 2002 at the age of 59.
Morris, a native of Montgomery, Ala., adopted at an early age the goal of becoming a golf pro. Toward that end, he worked a series of golf-related jobs as a young man and then moved to New York and later New Jersey to stay in the field. The opportunity to become the assistant golf pro at Tanglewood Park brought him to North Carolina in 1979.
While at Tanglewood, Morris helped develop a junior golf clinic sponsored by Coca-Cola and R.J. Reynolds. In 1984, Morris accepted the position as the golf pro at Winston Lake Golf Course. At Winston Lake, he served on the committee that that coordinated the Forsyth Invitational Golf Tournament and organized most diverse junior golf program in Winston-Salem.
Morris was passionate about giving children the opportunity to learn and play golf if they so desired, regardless of income, gender or race. He extended his knowledge and love of golf not only to children; he taught golf at Forsyth Technical Community College and Winston-Salem State University, and gave instruction to countless adult golfers at Winston Lake.
