One-Day College Golf Development Camp
Southern California College Golf Development Camp
Train, compete and connect directly with coaches from seven Southern California college golf programs.
USC · UC Irvine · Long Beach State · LMU · UC San Diego · UC Riverside · CSUSB
Camp Price: $450
50% payment plan available Optional Purchase Protection available at checkout
The CGX Camp Experience
A Full Day Inside College Golf
Players don’t just hear about college golf – they train, compete and learn directly from the College Coaches who lead it. Parents are included in the experience, too.
Learn From Eight Coaches
Receive instruction, feedback and different perspectives from eight College Coaches representing seven Southern California golf programs.
Train Like a College Golfer
Experience structured skill development, practice and on-course learning modeled around the college golf environment.
Understand the Next Level
Learn about college golf expectations, player development and the pathway from junior golf to a college program.
Parents Take Part, Too
Parents observe their player, attend educational seminars and speak directly with College Coaches throughout the day.
Meet the College Coaches
Eight College Coaches. Seven Southern California programs. One full day of direct learning and interaction.
Kolton Lapa
Men’s Coach
University of Southern California
Kolton Lapa joined USC after serving as associate head coach at Mississippi State, where he helped the Bulldogs set program records, win three tournaments and capture the first NCAA Regional Championship in program history.
Mississippi State advanced to the 2023 NCAA Championships and reached a national ranking of No. 10. Lapa previously coached at Nebraska and Denver, played collegiately at Nebraska and Arizona, and competed professionally on PGA Tour Canada and in Korn Ferry Tour events.
Paul Smolinski
Men’s Coach
University of California, Irvine
Paul Smolinski has led UC Irvine men’s golf since 1998. His Anteaters have won eight Big West championships, advanced to 11 NCAA Regionals and made two NCAA Division I Championship appearances.
A league-record nine-time Big West Coach of the Year, Smolinski has coached 63 all-conference selections, six Big West Players of the Year, three Freshmen of the Year and four conference individual champions.
Alyssa Waite
Women’s Coach
Long Beach State University
Alyssa Waite has transformed Long Beach State women’s golf since becoming head coach in 2021. The Beach reached the 2024 NCAA Regional as a team and has maintained consistent NCAA postseason representation.
Waite earned back-to-back Big West Coach of the Year honors in 2023 and 2024. She led Long Beach State to a conference championship by 23 strokes and a program-record three team titles in 2024. She also served as Team USA head coach at the 2024 Toyota World Cup.
Jason D’Amore
Men’s Coach
Loyola Marymount University
Jason D’Amore has led LMU men’s golf since 2016 after an accomplished playing career with the Lions. In 2024, he guided LMU to only its second team appearance in the NCAA Tournament following a record-setting regular season.
An LMU Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, D’Amore was a four-time First Team All-WCC player and helped lead the Lions to the 2006 WCC Championship and NCAA Championships.
Riley Killip
Men’s Coach
Long Beach State University
Riley Killip joined the Long Beach State coaching staff in 2025. In his first season, all five regular lineup players earned First Team All-Big West honors as the Beach won a fourth consecutive conference championship and finished among the nation’s top 25.
Killip played Division I golf at Pacific after competing at Concordia-Portland and Sonoma State. He later earned a master’s degree in Sports Data Analytics from Ole Miss and worked in digital media at Stanford.
Fred Hanover
Men’s Coach
University of California, San Diego
Fred Hanover has led UC San Diego men’s golf since 2019 and guided the program through its transition to NCAA Division I competition. The Tritons earned their first Division I tournament victory in 2021.
Hanover previously led UC San Diego to the 2019 NCAA Division II Championships—its first appearance since 2004 and best national finish in program history. The 2020 CCAA Coach of the Year has more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience.
Nathalie da Silva
Men’s & Women’s Coach
University of California, Riverside
Nathalie da Silva was named UC Riverside Director of Golf in 2025 and oversees both the men’s and women’s programs. She previously led both teams at the University of La Verne and served as an assistant at her alma mater, California Baptist.
A two-time NAIA All-American, da Silva won the 2010 NAIA individual national championship and was part of CBU’s 2011 national championship team. She also represented Brazil internationally and won the 2012 Brazilian Amateur Open.
Kyle Emerson
Men’s Coach
Cal State San Bernardino
Kyle Emerson, a Cal State San Bernardino alumnus and former Coyotes golfer, returned to lead the program after serving as an assistant coach. Under his direction, Cody Hall became a two-time All-CCAA selection and advanced to consecutive NCAA West Regional Championships.
Emerson has also worked as an assistant golf professional at Victoria Club and Canyon Crest Country Club in Riverside, bringing experience from collegiate golf and the golf industry to player development at CSUSB.
What’s Included
A full day of instruction, on-course learning and college golf education designed for players and parents.
College Golf Experience Seminar
Players and parents hear directly from College Coaches about academics, athletics, travel, team culture and life as a college golfer.
College Golf Recruiting Seminar
Learn how the recruiting process works, what College Coaches evaluate and how players can communicate, prepare and put their best foot forward.
College Golf Practice Session
Train through putting, short-game and full-swing stations with skill challenges and real-time feedback from College Coaches.
18-Hole On-Course Coaching
Apply what you learn on the course while receiving guidance on strategy, course management, decision-making and tournament preparation.
Direct Coach Interaction & Feedback
Ask questions, receive honest feedback and interact with College Coaches through instruction, small groups, seminars and on-course play.
Player Lunch & Tee Gifts
Each player receives lunch, a yardage and green book, alignment sticks and access to the CGX Camp App for event information and updates.
Camp Schedule
A college golf training day built around education, skill development, direct coach interaction and 18-hole on-course learning.
Registration & Check-In
Players and parents arrive at Oak Valley Golf Club, check in and prepare for the day.
Coach & Player Introductions / College Golf Seminar
Players and parents meet the College Coaches and learn about academics, athletics, team culture, player development and life as a college golfer.
College Golf Practice Session
Players rotate through putting, short-game and full-swing stations with skill challenges and real-time feedback from College Coaches.
Player Lunch with Coaches / Recruiting Process Seminar
Players have lunch with the College Coaches while players and parents learn how the recruiting process works, what coaches evaluate and how players can prepare.
18-Hole Round with College Coaches
Players compete while receiving on-course coaching focused on strategy, course management, decision-making and tournament preparation.
Camp concludes following the round.
Designed for Players – and Parents
This isn’t a drop-off golf clinic. Players and parents take part in a shared college golf learning experience, with direct access to the College Coaches throughout the day.
For Players
- Boys and girls ages 12–18 who want to learn more about college golf.
- Players of all skill and tournament-experience levels.
- Junior golfers serious about improving their skills, preparation and decision-making.
- Players seeking direct practice and on-course feedback from College Coaches.
- No ranking or recruiting-status requirement to participate.
For Parents
- Attend the College Golf and Recruiting Process Seminars.
- Observe practice and watch your player interact directly with College Coaches.
- Ask College Coaches questions about development, recruiting and college expectations.
- Learn what coaches value when evaluating prospective college golfers.
- Take part throughout the day alongside your player.
What Players, Parents & Coaches Say
Hear from families, junior golfers and College Coaches who have experienced the instruction, access and insight that make CGX camps different.
This is the closest you can get to actually being a college player. My favorite part was getting to know the coaches and meeting other competitive players. The preparation with the coaches gave me an edge. This camp is unlike any other.
This camp gave us invaluable information about what our incoming freshman needs to do to be competitive in recruiting, what it is like to be a collegiate athlete and how high-level coaches can help.
The camp was insightful and hands-on. My daughter experienced different coaching styles, received constructive feedback and left excited to apply new strategies. The coaches were approachable and genuinely excited to teach.
Unlike tournaments, camps provide guaranteed interaction with coaches. Players know who they will meet, what they will learn and have a real opportunity to build relationships that can help them choose the right college.
Testimonials have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Good to Know Before You Register
Registration is $450 per player for the full-day College Golf Development Camp.
Pay 50% at registration. The remaining balance is collected automatically on December 9.
Optional protection is available at checkout for qualifying unforeseen circumstances. Terms apply.
This camp is open to any and all entrants and is limited only by number of participants, age and gender.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are CGX camps compliant with NCAA rules?
Is CGX a recruiting service?
Is CGX a good fit for my ability level?
Who is allowed to register?
Are parents allowed to attend?
What should campers bring?
Is there a payment plan available?
What is the cancellation policy?
- 14 days or more before camp: 50% credit toward a future CGX camp.
- 4–13 days before camp: 25% credit toward a future CGX camp.
- Within 3 days of camp: Camp tuition is forfeited.
Is Purchase Protection available?
Are scholarships or group discounts available?
Experience College Golf for a Day
Train, compete and learn directly from eight College Coaches while gaining a clearer understanding of college golf, player development and the recruiting process.
Camp registration: $450 per player