Golf Instruction

Individual Instruction
Are you looking to take your game to the next level?  Individual instruction allows our PGA professional staff to evaluate the areas where your game needs the most improvement.  Lessons including a golf swing and short game evaluation take approximately 40 minutes.   Developmental lessons can take up to an hour and playing lessons are approximately 2 hours.  For the committed student, discounted lesson packages are available.   Call the Pro Shop at 1-888-Pete-Dye (1-888-738-3393) or (540) 633-6732 for lesson availability and pricing.

Group Instruction
Do you feel like you might be more comfortable in a group or class atmosphere?  If so, we offer a wide array of clinic experiences geared towards beginners, women, college students, faculty/staff, and specific elements of the short game.  Call the Pro Shop at 1-888-Pete-Dye (1-888-738-3393) or (540) 633-6732 to reserve a place in one of the following clinics or to plan a private group instruction program.

2012 Instructional Programs               

Adult Clinic Series

Men's Advanced Series

Designed and hosted by John Norton for the advanced golfer.  Classes will be tailored to the individual's swing characteristics and include ball flight, swing plane, course management, video and more.  Limited to the first 10 students at $125 per player.  The series will be on Mondays 5:30-6:30 P.M. June 4, 11, 18, 25, & July 2.  Register at the Pro Shop or call 540-633-6732.

Women's Clinic Series

Developed and hosted by Christine Lovrine (Head PGA Professional at the Virginia Tech Golf Course).  The beginner series of 5 lessons include instruction on the basic fundamentals of the swing, etiquette and rules.  The intermediate series of 5 lessons includes a review of the basics, bunker play, course management, video and checking clubs from proper fitting of the individual.  Each clinic is limited to the first 10 students at $125 per player.  The clinics will be from 5:30 to 6:30 P.M. on the following Wednesdays:

Beginner Series:  May 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6.

Intermediate Series:  July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 8.

Register at the pro Shop or call 540-633-6732

Free Beginner Clinics - April

Introduction to the fundamentals of golf hosted by R.D. Darden (PGA Assistant Professional at the Pete Dye River Course).  The clinics will be every Monday during the month of April (April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30). from 5:30 - 6:30 P.M.  Each session is limited to the first 12 students to register at the Pro Shop or call 540-633-6732.

Saturday Junior Clinics

These junior clinics blend a fun combination of instruction, practice games, rules and etiquette.   The clinics are limited to the first 10 juniors to enroll.  Juniors must call the Pro Shop to sign-up.  The charge for each session is $20 per junior or $15 for multiple juniors attending from the same household.  R.D. Darden will host clinics from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. on the following Saturdays:

June 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 11; 18 and 25.

Junior Golf Camps

Two 5-day junior golf camps will be hosted by John Norton, Christine Lovrine and R.D. Darden.  Camps will cover the swing basics, bunker play, etiquette, rules and on-course experience.  The camps will be by age groups and limited to the first 16 juniors registered.  The fee is $175 per junior or a discount for multiple juniors attending from the same household.  Camps will be from 9:00 A. M. to 12:00 P.M. by the following age groups and dates:

Camp I - Ages 6 to 11:  June 25 - June 29

Camp II - Ages 12 to 17:  July 30 - August 3

NRCC 6 Week Series

Developed for beginners, intermediate and advanced golfers, clinics will be hosted by John Norton, (Head PGA Professional & General Manager at the Pete Dye River Course).  Each series includes instruction on the fundamental set up and technique for putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and the full swing.  Includes video sessions, on course experience and testing.  These clinics are accredited by New River Community College.  Register at NRCC.com

Class I:  5-8 P.M. March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 10 (final)

Class II:  5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Tuesday May 22, 29, June 5, 12, & 19 (final) 

                                    Thursday May 24, 31, June 7, 14, & 21 (final)

Class III:  5-9 P.M. Thursday, June 28: Opening, Classes begin August 21

              5-8 P.M.:  Tuesday August 21, 28, Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25 (final)

Group Lessons
Available by request, custom group lessons can be fun and cost effective for friends, families or organizations.  Contact the Pro Shop for pricing and availability. 

Private Lessons
Forty-minute private lessons are available for $40 per session and playing lessons are available for $75 per 9-holes.

Lesson Packages
For those committed to game improvement, a package of five private lessons from are available for $160 (a savings of $40 off the regular rate).

Contact our PGA Professionals at 1-888-PETE-DYE to start improving your game.

* Gift Certificates are available. *