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Junior Golf Academy in San Diego, CA

Stadium Golf Center / Future Champions Golf

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Head coachChris Smeal
  • Golf Digest Best Teacher in California (2019, 2021, 2022)
  • Golf Digest Top Teacher Under 40 (2019)
  • GRAA Elite Member Status (2023–2025)
  • Coached 2020 California State Amateur Champion
  • Coached 2022 California State Open Champion
  • Coached 2023 California Girls State Champion
  • 200+ junior golfers placed in college programs
  • PGA Member
  • Golf Digest Best Teacher
  • US Kids Certified
  • TPI Level 2

About

Training for juniors who compete

Training at Future Champions Golf is built for the junior who plays tournaments, combining technical development, competitive strategy and mindset work to make confident, disciplined golfers who perform under pressure. Long-term development and life balance count as much as skill. Chris Smeal founded the program in 2004 and since then has placed more than 200 junior golfers in college programs.

Facility
Stadium Golf Center / Future Champions Golf
Head coach
Chris Smeal
Academy
Future Champions Golf
A coach crouches beside a numbered flagstick reading a putt while a golfer putts on a green
A golfer addresses a ball on a hitting mat along a row of covered bays at a San Diego driving range.

Head coach

Meet Chris Smeal

Chris Smeal, head coach at Future Champions Golf, smiling in a team cap in front of a PGA Magazine backdrop.
Experience20+ years

Born and raised in San Diego, Chris went from beginner at 15 to scratch golfer at 17, earning a scholarship to San Diego State University. He trained under legends Butch Harmon, Carl Welty, Jim Flick, and Ben Doyle before founding Future Champions Golf in 2004. Over two decades, he has helped more than 200 junior golfers earn college scholarships and developed players who compete at the U.S. Amateur, U.S. Women’s Amateur, and LPGA Q-School levels.

Coaching philosophy
Combines technical development, competitive strategy, and mindset training to build confident, disciplined golfers who perform under pressure — with long-term development and life balance valued as highly as skill.

Highlights

  1. Golf Digest Best Teacher in California (2019, 2021, 2022)
  2. Golf Digest Top Teacher Under 40 (2019)
  3. GRAA Elite Member Status (2023–2025)
  4. Coached 2020 California State Amateur Champion
  5. Coached 2022 California State Open Champion
  6. Coached 2023 California Girls State Champion
  7. 200+ junior golfers placed in college programs

Specialties

  • Junior Development
  • Short Game & Putting
  • Tournament Strategy
  • Mindset Coaching
  • Athletic Training

Credentials

  • PGA MemberProfessional standards
  • Golf Digest Best TeacherCalifornia, 3× honoree
  • US Kids CertifiedYouth development expert
  • TPI Level 2Biomechanics trained

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A coach watches a golfer finish an iron swing at the hitting bays of the driving range, Future Champions Golf in San Diego.

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Getting here

Facility
Stadium Golf Center / Future Champions Golf
Address
2990 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
ZIP codes served
92123, 92064, 92124, 92120, 92115, 92116, 92108, 92111, 92117, 92126, 92131, 92129, 92128, 92127, 92130

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FAQ

Questions parents ask

Where is CAMPUS Academy San Diego?

CAMPUS Academy San Diego is at Stadium Golf Center / Future Champions Golf, 2990 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123.

What is a junior golf academy?

A junior golf academy is a structured program of regular training with a coach who plans each player's development. Your child practices on a set schedule alongside juniors at a similar level who push each other, and the work builds toward tournament play rather than casual rounds.

Is an academy right for my child?

An academy suits your child if they already compete or want to, and are ready to train every week. It fits juniors who enjoy practicing beside other competitive players. If your child only wants one-on-one coaching, private lessons may be the better choice.

How do I get in touch?

Send your details with the form on this page to ask about junior golf lessons in San Diego, CA. They go to the coaches at CAMPUS Academy San Diego by email.

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