Whether you are an experienced junior golfer or a first-timer, an OTP Golf Academy PATHER Program will provide you with 9 sessions of fun as you work with PGA Professionals, Apprentices and SNAG Certified individuals to practice every part of the game from putting to the full swing. We will make this learning environment even more fun through relay races and competitions. This great golf experience will all take place within a solid Christian atmosphere, where you will learn biblical concepts that correspond with lessons from the game of golf.

On the Path (OTP) Golf Academy Youth Program is a ministry designed to teach the fundamentals of golf alongside the challenge, adventure and excitement of coming to know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We believe that the path to success in golf parallels the path to a dynamic relationship with God, and that together they can help build confidence, integrity, and lead youth towards a more fruitful and meaningful life. We have a strong desire to see young men and women growing in their relationship with Christ, and determine to give them the tools necessary for success.

Joel Pyron, PGA member and Head Golf Professional at Elkins Ranch Golf Course in Fillmore, Ca. He received His Bachelor of Arts Degree in Youth Ministry from Colorado Christian University (CCU) in 1999. Upon graduating from CCU he left competitive golf and went into full time ministry. He worked his way back to golf in 2005 after a 6 year sabbatical.
Joel lives in Fillmore with his wife Kimberly and two daughters Anna and Malia.
On the Path Golf Academy (OTP Golf) began in the winter of 2010. The philosophy at OTP Golf is that the game of golf offers a unique opportunity to teach about God and grow His kingdom. OTP Golf currently offers the PATHER program, which is primarily for students age 4 – 12. This program is designed for the beginning golfer to gain a solid golf foundation while integrating principles of a godly character. They accomplish this through the strategic PATHER Victory Principles for Character:

P urposful Action
A ttitude of Gratitude
T otal Dedication
H onest Living
E ternal Life
R eady to Perform

Why OTP Golf Academy exists
OTP Golf aims to present those involved or interested in golf with the opportunity to know Jesus Christ personally. Once a relationship is formed, they desire to equip these individuals with the necessary tools for serving Him. OTP Golf believes the path to success in golf parallels the path to a dynamic relationship with God, and that together they can help build confidence, integrity, and lead people towards a more fruitful and meaningful life. As stated, the number one purpose at OTP Golf Academy is to see children and their family’s come to know Jesus Christ personally.

Finally their strong desire is to see young men and women growing in their relationship with Christ and determine to give them the tools necessary for success.