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Golf Academy is Held at Mystery Valley Golf Course

Golf Academy

Golf Academy offers students an exciting opportunity to develop their golf skills while enjoying a full day of enrichment and outdoor fun. The day begins at 8:00 AM where students gather before being transported to the golf course at 9:00 AM.

From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM, students receive professional golf instruction tailored to their age and skill level. A mid-morning meal is provided around 11:00 AM at the golf course to keep students energized and focused. At 12:30 PM, they return to Briarwood to enjoy lunch.

Afternoons are filled with hands-on STEM instructional time, allowing students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in fun, interactive ways. The day wraps up with recreational activities such as open swim, nature walks, and outdoor games, making it a perfect blend of athletics, academics, and adventure.

Whether your child is new to golf or building on existing skills, our partnership with this Golf Academy provides a supportive and engaging environment for growth both on and off the course.

Burdette Hawkins, an avid golfer and PGA professional, began his career in 2002 in the Las Vegas, Nevada golf industry. During his tenure there he acted in the capacity of Outside Supervisor for TPC Las Vegas and was a caddie at Bear’s Best Las Vegas.  After three successful years of operating with these companies and building his accreditation, Mr. Hawkins went on to advance his career by opening and becoming the Supervisor of Golf Operations at Wynn Las Vegas. One of his largest attributes to his time at the Wynn (Las Vegas), and how he continued to cultivate throughout his career, remains to be his impeccable level of customer service. Mr.Hawkins’ performance and continued service with Wynn (Las Vegas), in 2009, gained him the acquaintance of former owner of Celebrity Golf Club International –now Heritage Golf Links—and the legendary Julius “Dr. J” Erving.  Shortly following their introduction, Mr. Erving recruited Mr. Hawkins as the Head Golf Professional at Celebrity Golf Club International. Th efollowing year, Mr. Hawkins was promoted to General Manager, in which he acted in this capacity for four years. In 2014, Mr. Hawkins became the Membership Director for Canon Gate Golf clubs where he excelled again in customer service. In 2016, Mr. Hawkins became the Director of Marketing and Tournament Coordinator at Echelon Golf Club, where his course hosted the 2017 Atlanta Open. His is also a Certified PGA instructor.