Hill welcomed 14 young players from the Central Otago Golf Academy at Cromwell College and other junior golfers from around the region for a day of learning, professional coaching and fun.
He told the aspiring golfers they had to be disciplined and "on top of your mind" to be a real winner, both on and off the links.
Hill recommended they choose and look up to a role model and praised golf great Sir Bob Charles as "the greatest mentor you could have".
"You have youth on your side and you can achieve your ambitions. Don't underestimate yourself. Those who have got what it takes are going to rise above the rest and make a success of their lives."
The golfers from Queenstown, Arrowtown, Cromwell, Wanaka, Dunstan and Omakau clubs were coached by registered professional and teacher Craig Palmer.
Among the young golfers to watch were Inia Logan (9), son of mountaineer Kim Logan, and Joshua Kahukura (12), of Omakau, who were both on 16 handicaps.
The visitors were given a tour of the award-winning clubhouse, met the staff and heard what happened during the Michael Hill New Zealand Golf Open.
Central Otago Junior Golf catered for golfers aged 8 to 25 and The Hills planned to create a team environment of coaches, green keepers, staff and members to foster their personal growth for those invited to the course.
Michael and Christine Hill met the golfers during lunch and Mr Hill played a few rounds with the youngsters in the afternoon.
Central Otago Golf Academy golfers will assist staff during public tournaments including The Hills Cure Kids Open in November.
Academy co-ordinator Colin Cowie said a golf course was a great place for young people to learn life skills.
Young golfers would have to earn the right to visit The Hills.
"If you want to belong to a course like this, the first thing to do is your homework. Get ahead, prove you can think and use your initiative."
