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Resource Guide

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Published: September, 2009

Find your game

Whether you're trying to break 80 for the first time or simply want to have more fun on the course, instructors at these Southland facilities are ready to help you achieve your goals.


ORANGE COUNTYSAN DIEGO COUNTY
COACHELLA VALLEYINLAND EMPIRE




LOS ANGELES/VENTURA COUNTY

Claremont Golf Course | Claremont
(909) 624-2748 • claremontgolf.com
Director of Instruction: Bruce Thompson, PGA
Individual lessons are $30 per half-hour session or $150 for a series of six. Gift certificates also are available. If you're a new player looking to learn solid fundamentals or a low handicapper looking to take a few strokes off your scorecard, give Bruce a call.

Glenn Monday School of Golf | Los Angeles
(310) 322-8924 • mondaygolf.net
Director of Instruction: Glenn Monday, PGA
Glenn Monday’s instructional focus is teaching the feel of a fundamentally sound swing. The goal of his school is to teach you to know and enjoy your swing. Call to schedule a free session with Glenn.

Golf Academy at Pacific Palms Resort
Industry Hills Golf Club | Industry Hills
(800) 524-4557 • pacificpalmsresort.com
Directors of Instruction: Paul Devine and Craig Kaminsiki, PGA
Industry Hills and its team of teaching professionals offer private lessons, group and social classes and customized golf clinics. Rates vary by instructor, length and type of instruction. The club also boasts professional club fitting and an ideal practice environment including bunkers and a lighted two-tier driving range with simulated hazards.

Lost Canyons Golf Club | Simi Valley
(805) 522-4653 • lostcanyons.com
Director of Golf: Jay Colliatie, PGA
The Lost Canyons Golf Club instruction staff has designed game-improvement programs and packages to suit every level of player including private lessons group instruction and clinics. All instructors are PGA members and utilize the latest teaching techniques. Lesson prices range from $60-$550 depending on instructor and lesson type.

Sterling Hills Golf Club | Camarillo
(805) 604-1234 • sterlinghillsgolf.com
Head Professional: Betty Chen, PGA
The highly trained professional staff offers private, semi-private, group, on-course and series lessons as well as clubfitting. Individual lessons are offered in half-hour and one-hour lengths, and in series of five. Half-hour lessons are $45 and $180 while one-hour lessons are $80 and $320, respectively.

Tregnan Golf Academy at Coolidge
City of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation
(323) 906-3858 • golf.lacity.org
Director of Instruction: Paula Olson, PGA
Tregnan was built entirely by private donations and grants and boasts a state-of-the-art practice facility designed for youth golfers. The Academy offers three practice holes, driving range, putting and chipping areas, practice bunker and learning center. Plus, there are numerous programs and events offered throughout the year.


ORANGE COUNTY

Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club | Mission Viejo
(949) 305-5100 • arroyotrabuco.com
Head Professional: Michael Block, PGA
The golf instruction program at Arroyo Trabuco has a variety of options for golfers of all skill levels featuring Dr. David Wright, Bob Lasken, Sandra Palmer, Randy Chang and Michael Block. Plus, expert club fitter Jim Pooler is on-site seven days a week to meet the needs of all golfers with proper club selection.

Birch Hills Golf Course | Brea
(714) 990-0201 • birchhillsgolf.com
Director of Instruction: Rick Serling, PGA
The teaching programs at Birch Hills are specially designed to give you the skills that will increase your enjoyment of the game. Classes are scheduled monthly, but fill up quickly. Be sure to sign up your spouse, child, or yourself today.

Anaheim Hills/Dad Miller Golf Courses | Anaheim
(714) 765-4311 • playanaheimgolf.com
Head Professional: Toby Todd, PGA
Toby Todd offers private lessons with video analysis and classes for beginners and juniors. Todd and his staff also conduct corporate clinics, tournament video swing analysis and a one-day golf school that includes range instruction and 18 holes of golf with the instructor.

David Leadbetter Golf Academy
Strawberry Farms Golf Club | Irvine
(888) 633-5323 • davidleadbetter.com
Head Professional: Matt Hilton
The Academy provides a giant lesson tee and expansive short game facility, plus three video imaging rooms to help you and your instructor identify trouble areas. Programs offered vary from one-hour private sessions to a full-day private session, three-day mini school and junior elite programs. Prices range from $175 to $1,000.

KinderGolf | Fountain Valley
(714) 839-4653 • kindergolfusa.com
This program is designed specifically for children ages two through seven. Students are taught the fundamentals, rules and etiquette of golf in a safe, fun and interactive learning environment. These are the life lessons that will help them be good citizens both on and off the golf course.

Meadowlark Golf Club | Huntington Beach
(714) 846-1364 • meadowlarkgc.com
Director of Instruction: Dan Yenny, PGA
Meadowlark offers individual lessons as well junior camps, clinics and series lessons. Prices range from $35-$225. In addition, the club also offers the Player Performance Program, a monthly-dues-oriented program that includes unlimited range privileges, complimentary monthly clinics and adjusted twilight times.

Orange County Golf Academy
RiverView Golf Course | Santa Ana
(714) 350-3626 • orangecounty-golfacademy.com
Head Professional: Charmaine Summers
The Academy offers private and junior lessons plus couples and semi-private options. Hour-long private lessons are $50 with a series of five available for $195. Junior lessons start at $40 and $175, respectively and a series of five semi-private lessons run $300. Playing lessons also are available.

Super Sports Golf & Recreation Center | Orange
(714) 282-8880
Super Sports provides instruction, equipment, food and drinks at a very low cost. Certified PGA professionals teach golf-only camps; private and semi-private lessons for adults and juniors will take your game to the next level. Qualified instructors use video equipment and give lessons in the practice area, which includes driving range, chipping area and putting green.

Talega Golf Academy
Talega Golf Club | San Clemente
(949) 369-6226 • talegagolfclub.com
Director of Instruction: Randy Chang, PGA
Call the pro-shop for rates and instruction options.

The Golf School of Tustin Ranch
Tustin Ranch Golf Club | Tustin
(714) 734-2104 • tustinranchgolf.com
Director of Instruction: Erik Horve, PGA
Tustin Ranch offers an array of instruction options, such as private, group and playing lessons, corporate outings and clinics, video analysis and club fitting. Private lessons range from $75-130 per hour. One-day, three-day and weekly classes are also available.

Westridge Golf Club | La Habra
(562) 690-4200 • westridgegolfclub.com
Director of Golf: Jon Marquez, PGA
Westridge boasts a lighted practice and teaching facility with PGA instructors, plus special golf programs and tournaments to create a complete golf experience. Call the pro shop for rates and instruction options.


SAN DIEGO COUNTY

America's Mindpower Golf Schools
Twin Oaks Golf Course | San Marcos
(760) 822-2645 • mindpowergolf.com
Director of Instruction: Jason Denaro Ph.D.
The instruction at Mindpower is unique, original and not taught by any other school. Dr. Denaro personally coordinates the instruction techniques. If you’re not dead straight on day one, you get your money back. Give them one day and they’ll give you an accurate, counter-intuitive golf swing.

Eagle Crest Golf Club | Escondido
(760) 737-9762 • eaglecrestgc.com
Director of Instruction: Ed Espinoza
Eagle Crest offers individual and junior lessons plus series lessons, including a nine-hole playing lesson. Rates vary from $35-$200. Call for more information.

JC Golf School
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course | Encinitas
(760) 479-5040 • jcgolf.com
Director of Instruction: John Mason, PGA
JC Golf offers a wide array of golf instruction options. Lessons are tailored to your body type, ability and goals. The school provides individual lessons, couples, beginner and after work golf classes, a basics program, one-, two- and half-day clinics, plus complimentary monthly check-ups and personal equipment analysis.

Meadow Lake Golf Club | Escondido
(760) 749-1620 • meadowlakegolfclub.com
Head Professional: Gene LaLiberte, PGA
Meadow Lake's Player Development program is designed to provide fun and inexpensive learning experiences. Golf instruction rates and options vary, so call the pro-shop for more information.

Morgan Run Club & Resort | Rancho Santa Fe
(858) 756-2471 • morganrun.com
Director of Golf: Gary Sowinski, PGA
Morgan Run provides individual and group instruction, including clinics for men, women, and juniors. Instruction rates vary per person, so call for more detailed information.

Pala Mesa Golf Resort | Fallbrook
(760) 728-5881 • palamesa.com
Director of Instruction: Travis Inchcliff, PGA
Pala Mesa Resort offers both private instruction and a group golf school on site, including ladies, men and youth clinics throughout the year. These clinics offer a foundation of quality instruction and teach sportsmanship, etiquette and prepare students for a lifetime of golf. Prices start at just $12 per session.

Sycuan Resort | El Cajon
(619) 442-3425 • sycuanresort.com
Directory of Instruction: Bob Madsen, PGA
Sycuan Resort provides a wide range of Academy packages, including private, semi-private and group lessons, a golf school tailored specifically for women and two-day golf-intensive getaway. Rates vary depending on type of instruction and options, so call today to schedule your perfect instruction program.

Woods Valley Golf Club | Valley Center
(760) 751-3007 • woodsvalleygolfclub.com
Director of Instruction: David Mowery, PGA
Mowery is available for lessons Tuesday-Saturday and offers junior, group and private lessons. Series and playing lessons also are available. Groups must have a minimum of three and maximum of six students. All lessons include video swing analysis and prices vary from $30-$250.


COACHELLA VALLEY

Classic Club | Palm Desert
(760) 601-3601 • classicclubgolf.com
Head Professional: Brady Wilson, PGA
Golf instruction is available seven days a week. Appointments are required to guarantee availability, but walk-ins are accepted based on availability. All golf lessons are conducted at Classic Club's practice facilities. Playing lessons are also available at the posted hourly rate.

Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools
Cimarron Golf Resort | Cathedral City
(800) 833-7370 • pelzgolf.com
Research shows that 80 percent of the shots golfers lose to par occur inside of 100 yards. That’s why Dave Pelz Scoring Game Schools focuses strictly on the shots that most affect your scores – the short game and putting. If you improve inside of 100 yards, your handicap will improve and you’ll be able to continue improving for as long as you play the game. Join us at Cimarron Golf Resort for an upcoming session and your game will never be the same!

Jon Manack Golf Instruction — LEAP Golf
SilverRock Resort | La Quinta
Shadow Hills Golf Club | Indio
jonmanack.com
Jon Manack and the LEAP Golf™ program can be found at two facilities in the Coachella Valley, SilverRock Resort in La Quinta and Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio. LEAP Golf™ is a unique approach developed in conjunction with leading physical therapists that blends traditional golf instruction with athletic performance enhancement and movement learning techniques to accelerate the learning process. LEAP Golf™ focuses on incorporating neuromuscular training to reprogram movement while educating golfers how to reduce stress on the spine and joints.

Palm Desert Golf Academy
Desert Willow Golf Resort | Palm Desert
(760) 340-4057 • palmdesertgolfacademy.com
Director of Instruction: Paul Bucy, PGA
The Palm Desert Golf Academy at Desert Willow is a World-Class golf instruction facility providing the finest in instruction, golf clubs, club repair and group clinics. Paul Bucy and his staff believe that using the correct equipment and having a structured environment for practice is as important as sound technique. They offer state-of-the art video computer swing analysis, golf fitness evaluations, and innovative swing drills to accelerae the learning process.

Shadow Hills Golf Club | Indio
(760) 200-3375 • shadowhillsgc.com
Director of Instruction: Tony Chavez, PGA
Golf instruction at Shadow Hills Golf Club is available in groups or privately. Tony Chavez and the rest of the professional staff can get you back on track with individual or series lessons. For those who are ready to take it on the course, playing lessons are also available.


INLAND EMPIRE

Ashwood Golf Course | Apple Valley
(760) 240-1800 • ashwoodgolf.com
Head Professional: Pete Friedhof
Ashwood offers private and group instruction, video swing analysis, and coming soon, the "Fairway to Fitness" exercise program. PGA professionals convey the basics of golf as well as the “ins and outs” that can help shave strokes.

CrossCreek Golf Club | Temecula
(800) 506-3402 • crosscreekgolfclub.com
Director of Instruction: Mark Moore, PGA
Half-hour, hour and video lessons are available along with a 9-hole playing lesson. Junior, ladies, and men's clinics are held throughout the year. The all-grass driving range is dotted with target greens and sand bunkers.

Empire Lakes School of Golf
Empire Lakes Golf Course | Rancho Cucamonga
(909) 481-6663 • empirelakes.com
Director of Instruction: Michael Marcum, PGA
This program provides lessons and instruction geared to players of all levels, from the beginning junior to the seasoned player. You can choose from group or private lessons starting at $35. All Empire Lakes instructors are PGA trained and certified teaching professionals.

Hidden Valley Golf Club | Norco
(951) 737-1010 • hiddenvalleygolf.com
Head Professional: Navreen Gaji
Hidden Valley offers one-hour group clinics for anyone interested in golf instruction. Four clinics occur every Saturday morning and there are eight spots per clinic. Admission is $10 per person, including range balls. Series lessons are also available and range from $145-$350.

Menifee Lakes Country Club | Sun City
(951) 672-4824 • menifee-lakes.com
Director of Instruction: John Modrich, PGA
Menifee Lakes’ John Modrich offers adult, group, junior and playing lessons, plus series lessons. Adult lessons range from $45-$300, junior lessons — offered in series of three or six — are $75 and $150. Group lessons are seasonal and are $80 per person with a four-person minimum.

Oak Quarry Golf Academy
Oak Quarry Golf Club | Riverside
(951) 685-1440 • oakquarry.com
Head Professional: Hank Schiller
Oak Quarry Golf Academy lessons and packages are open to all visitors and members. The Academy offers individual and group lessons, plus corporate clinics. The spectacular golf facility, which includes the course, driving range and practice greens, provides a great place to practice and enjoy golf.

Oak Valley Golf Academy
Oak Valley Golf Club | Beaumont
(951) 769-7200 • oakvalleygolf.com
General Manager: Kai Chang
The new learning center provides numerous opportunities for golfers. Local classes and clinics give residents access to the steps required to improve their golf game. The academy offers junior, collegiate, amateur, professional and executive programs with a wide range of developmental stages and state-of-the-art facilities.

Redhawk Golf Club | Temecula
(800) 451-4295 • redhawkgolfcourse.com
Director of Instruction: Steve Adomiak, PGA
Take advantage of some of the best professional golf instruction in the area. Redhawk offers individual and group lessons in addition to clinics, all taught by experienced PGA professionals. Services also include club fitting, repair, re-shafting, re-gripping, loft and lie changes and shaft adjustments.

The Country Club at Soboba Springs | San Jacinto
(951) 654-4300 • sobobaspringscc.com
Head Professional: Tyler Miller, PGA
The professional golf staff at Soboba Springs can focus on one area of the game with you or hone all of your skills. All are experienced players and instructors and offer the latest methods of teaching golf. One-hour sessions are $70; a series of six is $350.

Temecula Creek Inn Golf School
Temecula Creek Inn | Temecula
(951) 676-2405 • temeculacreekinn.com
Director of Golf: Curtis Rowe, PGA
Temecula Creek Inn’s Golf School Getaway packages include daily instruction with individual or group lessons plus unlimited golf to put your lessons to good use. Facilities include a private practice area with grass tees and multiple bunkers, digital video motion analysis, swing reconstruction and accuracy training.

Yucaipa Valley Golf Club | Yucaipa
(909) 790-6522 • yvgc.com
General Manager: Russ Davies, PGA
Tuesdays and Thursdays are group instruction days. You can attend one session for $29 or go to a series of five for $129. Wednesdays are ladies only group days offered at the same price. All sessions include range balls. Individual lessons vary by instructor and range from $35-$100.