Building Confidence, Community, and Lifelong Golfers

When you walk into the Suite Shots Golf Academy in Fargo, you don’t just find hitting bays, simulators, and greens—you find a place designed for learning, encouragement, and growth. Assistant Golf Professional Lucas Johnson has been there since day one, helping shape the academy into what it is today: a pressure-free, state-of-the-art golf learning environment that welcomes everyone, from first-time golfers to varsity athletes.

Junior Programs

Junior Learn To Play (Ages 4–7)

Intro to golf with fun games and technology
45-minute sessions
Fridays, weekly in summer / monthly during school year

Junior Performance Camp (Ages 8–14)

Focus on technical skills and friendly competition
60-minute sessions
Fridays, weekly in summer / monthly during school year

Junior Individual Lessons (Ages 18 & Younger)

45 minutes, $60 (1 lesson)
Includes warm-up and cool-down range time

Junior Competition Camp (Ages 12–14)

For players preparing for tournaments
Includes video analysis, rules/ etiquette, mental training, strength and speed development
Meets weekly in 8-week blocks

Junior Elite Camp (Hs Varsity Or Jv)

For high school golfers working toward college-level play
Advanced swing analysis, mental training, recruitment guidance
90-minute weekly sessions in 8-week blocks

Djga Next Level Golf / Suite Shots Elite Academy

6 weeks, 1 hour each
$200
Limited to 12 participants
For juniors with competitive or high school experience

A Philosophy of Fun and Fundamentals

Golf is famously humbling. One good shot can be followed by three bad ones, and frustration can quickly overshadow fun. Johnson knows this, which is why the academy’s programs are built around setting realistic expectations.

“We don’t even touch the driver until week four,” Johnson said. “We start small—putting, chipping, fundamentals like grip and posture. That way, people see success early, which builds confidence and keeps them coming back.”

Adult Programs

Individual Lessons

45 minutes, $100 (1 lesson)
4-lesson package, $380
8-lesson package, $740
Includes warm-up and cool-down range time

Group Lessons

2–4 people per group
45–60 minute sessions
Adults or juniors
Custom pricing and private events available

Leagues

Ladies League
Open League
Indoor Simulator League

Programs For All Ages And Abilities

Suite Shots offers something for everyone:

Individual Lessons: Tailored, one-on-one coaching for adults and juniors, complete with warm-up and cool-down range time.
Group Lessons: Perfect for friends, families, or coworkers, with flexible session formats.
Junior Programs: From “Learn to Play” for ages 4–7 to performance and elite camps for teens chasing competitive goals, the academy develops young talent in a fun, structured environment.
Elite Academy: Six-week sessions designed for high school golfers serious about competition or pursuing collegiate play, complete with video analysis, swing data, and mental training.
PGA HOPE Program: A free program welcoming veterans and servicemembers of all eras and abilities to learn golf, build camaraderie, and enjoy the game together.

Expert Tips For Any Golfer

Before you even step into a lesson, Johnson has two pieces of advice anyone can use:

Start Short to Long: Begin with putting, then chipping, then full swings. Success builds naturally.
Focus on Repetition and Flexibility: Golf is a game of patterns. Core strength, mobility, and even yoga can make a huge difference in performance.

Technology Meets Tradition

Suite Shots prides itself on blending classic instruction with cuttingedge tools. From the Puttview putting green to FullSwing simulators and Foresight GCQuad technology, students benefit from precise feedback that helps fine-tune their game. Club fittings are another growing specialty—pairing golfers with equipment that truly matches their swing.

And thanks to the facility’s design, players can experience full ball flight even in the dead of winter, something nearly impossible anywhere else in the region.

PGA Hope

(Helping Our Patriots Everywhere)

Free 6-week program for veterans and servicemembers
Teaches golf fundamentals and builds camaraderie
Open to all ages, abilities, and service eras • All expenses covered, no prior golf experience needed
Limited to first 10 veterans per session

The Human Side Of Golf

For Johnson, it’s not just about better scores—it’s about better experiences. He lights up when describing the “aha” moments, whether that’s a beginner hitting their first pure shot or a student texting him about a personal best.

“Everybody’s swing is a little different,” Johnson said. “We’re not trying to make cookie-cutter swings. We’re trying to make everyone the best they can be.”

That adaptability also extends to veterans in the PGA HOPE program, where instructors learn how to tailor lessons for golfers with unique physical challenges. “It’s really cool,” Johnson said. “We focus on finding solutions—how to get the clubface square no matter what.”