Their First
Real Tournament Season
Run by Joe DiChiara, Founder of Combine Golf and PGA/LPGA Tour Coach. The same tour-level system, built at a lighter commitment.
For juniors earlier in their journey — new to tournaments or wanting a less intensive schedule.
Stop paying just for time with a coach and start Getting Results. Lessons don't matter when structure is missing.
Who Runs It
Joe DiChiara
Founder of Combine Golf
Junior Development Leader · PGA/LPGA Tour Performance Coach · 5x Golf Digest Top Ranked Coach
Class A PGA Professional with 22 years of coaching experience. Joe is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in junior golf development and coaching innovation. For more than two decades, he has dedicated his career to helping young golfers not only improve their skills, but develop confidence, character, and a lifelong love for the game.
As the former Co-Founder of the International Preparatory Golf Academy (IPGA) in Bangkok, Thailand, Joe helped build one of the world's premier junior golf academies. During his time there, he worked with junior golfers from around the globe, helping hundreds of young athletes pursue collegiate golf opportunities and preparing many for successful amateur and professional careers.
Joe has also coached players at the highest levels of the game, including major champions on the PGA and LPGA Tours, giving him a unique perspective on long-term player development—from a child's first golf experience to competing on the world's biggest stages.
Beyond coaching, Joe has become a respected leader in golf technology and education. He has served as an Education Director and consultant for several of the industry's most innovative performance technology companies, helping coaches around the world better understand biomechanics, motor learning, and player development through advanced data and technology.
Notable players Joe has worked with
- Padraig Harrington3x Major Champion
- Yuka Saso2x Major Champion
- Chan KimPGA Tour
- Paul PetersonPGA Tour
- Ted PurdyChampions Tour
- Louise StahleLPGA Tour
- Adrian MeronkLIV Tour
Who It's For
Built for Juniors Starting Their Tournament Journey
New to tournaments, not yet consistently shooting in the 80s, or simply wanting a lighter schedule. Same system — we build the skills, routines, and confidence first.
Is your junior already scoring in the 80s or better?
The Combine Golf Tournament Player Program is the best fit for them — the full tour-level system for players competing regularly.
See the Tournament Player ProgramThe Missing Piece
Why Great Junior Golfers Fail
The key is understanding the importance of growth height velocity.
Every junior develops at a different rate. Miss their speed, strength, or skill windows and progress stalls — no matter how many lessons they take. We use growth velocity tracking to time training to the athlete, not the calendar.
We measure first. Then we build the player around the data.
Inside The Work
Watch a clip of Joe in a live lesson with one of the best junior athletes in Arizona.
The Program
Twelve Months, Five Phases
- 01
Starter Combine
A friendly half-day assessment: full swing, chipping, putting, and a simple physical screen.
- 02
Skill Baseline
We show your junior exactly where their game stands today — in numbers they can understand.
- 03
Practice Plan
A season plan with short, focused sessions that fit around school and family life.
- 04
Games and Scoring
Skill games with scores to beat, so practice feels like competition before the first tee time.
- 05
First Tournaments
We prep routines, pace, rules, and nerves — then re-test to show the improvement.
Our Methodology
The ACT System
Assess
Age-appropriate measurement across swing, short game, and athleticism.
Coach
Coaching that fits your child's body and stage — no cookie-cutter positions.
Train
Fun, structured practice blocks that build habits before they build pressure.
The ACT System
Watch Joe DiChiara discuss the ACT System with former world #1 and Open Champion, Tom Lehman.
What's Included
Not Another Lesson Package, A Tournament Readiness System
- Full Combine Assessment (once per semester)
- 1 private lesson per month
- 1 supervised practice session per week
- 1 on-course tournament simulation session per month (9 holes)
- Season practice plan built around school schedules
- Rules, etiquette, and pace-of-play sessions
- Tournament selection guidance for parents
- Progress report you and your junior can read
- Clear path into the Tournament Player Program
- Growth height velocity tracking
- Combine Tournament Kit included at enrollment
Real Players. Real Results.
“Our son had never broken 100. Eleven shots later he's playing junior events every month and actually looking forward to them. The plan made practice simple for us.”
“She was nervous about tournaments and didn't know the rules or the pace. Joe and his team built her routine and she now plays without the fear. Ten strokes in a year.”
“The Prep Program gave him the structure he needed. He just moved up into the Tournament Player Program and is chasing his high school team.”
Intake Combines
Where the Program Starts
Arizona Biltmore
Phoenix, AZ
Saturday, September 5th
9:00am – 11:00am3 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm7 spots leftSaturday, September 19th
9:00am – 11:00am8 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm4 spots leftSaturday, October 3rd
9:00am – 11:00am10 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm12 spots leftSaturday, October 17th
9:00am – 11:00am11 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm12 spots left
Bear Creek
Chandler, AZ
Sunday, September 6th
9:00am – 11:00am5 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm2 spots leftSunday, September 20th
9:00am – 11:00am9 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm6 spots leftSunday, October 18th
9:00am – 11:00am12 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm9 spots leftSunday, November 1st
9:00am – 11:00am10 spots left1:00pm – 3:00pm12 spots left
What the Intake Combine Assessment Includes
A full report of findings — and a 30-day plan to act on it.
- —A complete report showing exactly where your junior's game is leaking strokes.
- —A personalized 30-day practice plan they can start immediately, whether or not you join a program.
- —If you do enroll, your Combine Assessment fee is credited toward your program cost.
The Program Structure
Enrollment
$250/mo
Small groups so every junior gets coach time.
Pay in full (12 mo)
Best value$2,500
one payment
$2,500 total for 12 months
Save $500
Every 6 months
$1,375
per payment · 2 payments
$2,750 total for 12 months
Save $250
Every 3 months
$718.75
per payment · 4 payments
$2,875 total for 12 months
Save $125
Application required. Combine assessment determines fit.
Is your junior ready for more?
Take a quick peek at our Tournament Player Program — the full tour-level system for juniors scoring in the 80s or better.
Start Them
The Right Way.
Tell us about your junior and where they play. We'll come back with assessment dates, current openings, and a clear picture of what their first season in the program will look like.