Junior Golf & Tennis Near MetroWest: Where Orlando Kids Play
The honest guide to youth golf and tennis around MetroWest Golf Club — what's actually on-site, and where to find the rest
MetroWest Golf Club, at 2100 S Hiawassee Road in Orlando, FL 32835, is a Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed public golf course that opened in 1987. The club does not currently run a junior golf camp, but MG Tennis operates green clay courts on-site with year-round junior tennis classes for ages 11 and up at roughly $492 per 12-week session. For junior golf, the nearest dedicated program is the Dubsdread Golf Learning Center at 549 W Par St in College Park, about 15 minutes northeast, which offers an Operation 36 junior academy and summer camps for kids as young as four. MetroWest sits in the 32835 ZIP code about 9 miles from downtown Orlando, adjacent to Dr. Phillips and Windermere.
So you've got a kid who wants to learn golf or tennis, you live in (or are eyeing) MetroWest, and you've heard there's a golf club right in the neighborhood. Naturally, you searched "junior golf and tennis camps at the MetroWest Golf Club." Here's the thing: the answer is more interesting — and more honest — than a simple yes.
Let's be real about what's actually on-site versus what's a short drive away — we'd rather give you the real picture than send you to a registration desk that doesn't exist.
First, What Is MetroWest Golf Club?
MetroWest Golf Club is a public, daily-fee course at 2100 South Hiawassee Road, in the heart of the MetroWest community in Orlando's 32835 ZIP code. It opened in 1987 as a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design — a genuine pedigree — stretching to 7,051 yards with rolling fairways, spring-fed lakes, and elevation changes uncommon for flat Florida. It's been voted among Orlando's best public courses.
Here's the honest part: the club is set up for tee times, tournaments, and a clubhouse restaurant. As of this writing, it does not advertise a dedicated junior golf camp, youth academy, or kids' instruction program. So if "junior golf camp at MetroWest Golf Club" is what you came for, the on-site golf answer is "not currently." But don't close the tab — the tennis story is different, and the golf options nearby are excellent.
The Tennis You're Actually Looking For: MG Tennis at MetroWest
Here's where it gets good for tennis families. MG Tennis — an established Southwest Orlando operation — runs green clay courts right at the MetroWest Golf Club location. Clay is easier on growing knees than hard courts, a quiet win for junior players logging hours.
Their year-round junior program at the MetroWest courts is for players ages 11 and up, grouped by skill so nobody's in over their head (or bored). The progression:
- Quickstart Yellow — beginner to low-intermediate, building athletic fundamentals and a love of the game. Tuesdays and Thursdays, evening sessions.
- Junior Acers Yellow — low-intermediate players who can rally 5–10 balls and understand basic stroke and serve technique. Mondays and Wednesdays.
- Junior Development — intermediate players rallying with proper technique and playing points. Mondays and Wednesdays.
- High School Training — for high schoolers prepping for their school season, focused on technical and match-play skills.
Junior classes run about $492 for a 12-week session — the cost of a season, not a single clinic. One scheduling note: MG Tennis runs its dedicated summer camps primarily out of its Lake Cane and Town of Windermere locations rather than MetroWest, so if you want a summer day-camp format specifically, ask which site is hosting. (The Windermere youth camp takes ages 6–15.)
Now the Junior Golf: Where MetroWest Kids Actually Learn
Since the on-site golf club doesn't run a junior program, here's where we'd send a MetroWest family that wants to get a kid into golf. The good news: the closest option is genuinely great.
Dubsdread Golf Learning Center (College Park) — Our Top Pick
About 15 minutes northeast of MetroWest at 549 W Par Street, Dubsdread is the oldest public course in Central Florida (designed in 1924), and its Learning Center runs a serious junior academy. They use the Operation 36 model, built around a motivating idea: get the kid playing real holes early and work toward shooting par (36) for 9 holes. They take juniors as young as four, run group classes year-round, and offer summer camps. For a MetroWest family, it's the best blend of close and legit.
Resort and Specialty Academies (Worth the Drive)
For a bigger-name camp experience, a few standouts worth the drive toward the tourist corridor near Dr. Phillips and beyond:
- Walt Disney World Golf Junior Camps — introduces kids to the game the Disney way.
- Grand Cypress Junior Golf Camps — seasonal camps for ages 7–13 with PGA Professionals.
- The Golf Academy at Orange County National — a top-tier facility about 25–30 minutes out toward Winter Garden, known for player development.
To compare them all in one place, the Fun 4 Orlando Kids golf directory lists junior programs, leagues, and kid-friendly courses across the metro.
Why Should MetroWest Families Care?
Because location is half the battle with kids' activities. MetroWest sits about 9 miles from downtown Orlando, with quick access to SR 408, I-4, and SR 528 — so most of these programs are a reasonable drive, not a weekend expedition. A kid can take tennis on-site in the neighborhood and golf 15 minutes away, all without you living in the car. MetroWest was built in the 1980s as a master-planned, mixed-use community with an active lifestyle anchored by that 1987 golf course, and families relocating here care about exactly this: can my kid stay active, learn a lifelong sport, and do it close to home? The answer is a confident yes — you just need to know which door to knock on.
The Honest Pros and Cons
The Pros:
- On-site clay-court junior tennis through MG Tennis — no driving required for tennis families in the neighborhood
- A genuine, award-winning public golf course in the community for recreational rounds
- Excellent junior golf academy (Dubsdread) only about 15 minutes away
- Central location with fast highway access to resort-level golf camps
The Cons:
- No dedicated junior golf camp at the MetroWest Golf Club itself — you'll travel for structured golf instruction
- MG Tennis summer day-camps are hosted mainly at Lake Cane and Windermere, not MetroWest
- The on-site tennis junior classes start at age 11; younger kids will use other MG Tennis sites or programs
A Quick Note for Relocating Families
If you're moving from out of state and weighing neighborhoods, this is the nitty-gritty that doesn't show up in a listing photo. Areas around MetroWest — including neighboring Windermere and Dr. Phillips — are loaded with youth-sports infrastructure once you know where to look. For the broader Southwest Orlando picture, our [Dr. Phillips Sports & Athletics Guide] is a great companion, our [Youth Sports Leagues guide] covers soccer, baseball, and basketball, and the [Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center guide] covers a world-class pool minutes south.
What the Locals Know
The locals know the trick is to uncouple the two sports. "Junior golf and tennis camps at the MetroWest Golf Club" sounds like one tidy program, but the smart play is tennis on-site through MG Tennis and golf at Dubsdread (or a resort camp for the big experience). Treat the MetroWest Golf Club itself as your neighborhood course for family rounds once the kid has a few lessons in — there's real joy in a parent and junior playing nine holes on a Saturday.
And the local-friend tip we always give: call before you register. Junior class schedules, age groupings, and summer-camp locations shift season to season, and a two-minute phone call saves you from showing up at the wrong court. 🎾
For current junior tennis schedules and registration at the MetroWest courts, visit MG Tennis. For junior golf academy details and summer camp dates, visit the Dubsdread Golf Learning Center, and for general course information, see MetroWest Golf Club.
Thinking about a move to MetroWest, Dr. Phillips, or Windermere and want a neighborhood that fits your family's sports-and-school priorities? Explore our [MetroWest Homes for Sale] listings or [Contact Us] for personalized relocation advice from people who actually know Southwest Orlando!
