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The Incline Village Golf Academy, headquartered at the Incline Village Championship Course in North Lake Tahoe, is a cooperative approach to golf instruction that offers a wide range of private and semi-private lesson options, golf clinics, junior golf programs and custom club fitting services. We offer programs designed to involve people from all walks of life in the game of golf, while supporting the PGA of America’s "growth of the game" initiative. 

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Our instruction philosophy is to teach each student how to shape their individual swing to produce the ball flight they desire. By learning how to correctly improve the shape of your swing, you will be able to produce a more consistent ball flight, increasing your enjoyment of the game and lowering your score. Video analysis and FlightScope technology is available for all lessons. 

Neil Gunn, PGA: Teaching Professional 

Neil Gunn comes to Incline Village as a Lead Golf Instructor from TPC Sawgrass and World Golf Village in Saint Augustine, Florida, where he has been employed with the PGA Tour Academy since 2003. Prior to that, he was the Lead Golf School Instructor for the PGA of America at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Florida. During his time at both facilities Neil has worked with several Top-100 Teachers in America, drawing from their vast knowledge and experience to perfect his instruction methods. Read more...

 

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2021 Golf Academy Clinics & Lessons

Some programs and lesson options may be modified or cancelled for the 2021 season due to current restrictions. 

Call or text Neil Gunn 904-738-6400 to book private lessons, semi-private lessons and club fittings. Please include your name and desired lesson time/date in your message and Neil will call you back with availability. 

Private Lessons

  • 1 Hour Lesson: $120
  • Three (3) 1-Hour Lesson Package: $340
  • Half Hour Lesson: $65

Custom Clinic Series

Create your own clinic with a group or friends, coworkers, etc. These clinics are designed for groups of 4 to 8 people. Can be a one-time event or weekly with topics agreed upon prior to clinic. Inquire about pricing for your group. 

Female Golf Clinics - Gals on the Green & Girls on the Green 

Learn how to golf, or brush up on your skills, with other women at our new Gals on the Green golf clinics, taught by Ashley Wood. Different topics will be taught each week covering the essentials of the game and geared toward women. We are also offering a youth version called Girls on the Green. 

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Meet other players with similar playing levels while learning the fundamentals of golf in a fun and unintimidating environment. Get Golf Ready Level 1 is for those who are new to golf or returning after many years. Get Golf Ready is a series designed to teach everything you'll need to play golf in five lessons. Each lesson will focus on essential golf skills. Topics covered include putting, chipping, short iron shots, long irons, hybrids, fairway woods, driving, course etiquette, and rules. Get Golf Ready Level 2 is available for Get Golf Ready 1 graduates or golfers who have played two or more years. View current schedule, pricing and details on the Get Golf Ready Page. 

Junior Golf Clinics

We are excited to bring back Junior Golf programming for the 2021 golf season with some modifications. The new Junior Get Golf Ready clinic format will include smaller groups and more focused golf training for beginner to intermediate golfers, ages 7 - 15. View deails on the Junior Get Golf Ready page.

PGA Junior League 

PGA Jr. League brings friends and family together around fun, team golf experiences with expert coaching from PGA and LPGA Professionals. The program is a healthy activity that gets kids outdoors, and its scramble format builds confidence and encourages sportsmanship among boys and girls of all skill levels. For more information about the PGA Junior League, visit the PGA Junior League page. 

Golf Club Fitting - Putter, Wedges, Irons or Woods   

  • $50 per hour with a $300 club purchase from the Incline Village Golf Shops. Purchase/order must be made within 3 days of club fitting. 
  • $120 per hour without purchase
  • Brands include TaylorMade, Callaway, PING, Titleist and Cobra 

Call or text Neil Gunn 904-738-6400 to book private lessons, semi-private lessons and club fittings. Please include your name and desired lesson time/date in your message and Neil will call you back with availability. 

Golf Academy Specials & Events

Check back here during the season, follow us on Facebook or Instagram, and join our Email Club to find out about the latest specials and programs to help improve your golf game. 

  • Ladies Chip & Sip Clinic & Mixer - June 1, 2021  

Golf Tips & Drills  - Get into golf or improve your game 

Golf can seem complicated or frustrating to those just starting out or in a rut. The best way to start out or improve is to take a lesson or clinic with a certified PGA Pro and then practice, practice, practice. Our golf professionals have countless hours of playing and teaching experience that can help you start off on the right foot or see exactly what you need to tweak to improve your score. During your lesson you will learn drills tailored to improve your game or fix your bad habits. The Incline Village Golf Professionals have also provided a variety of general golf tips, drills and exercises on the Golfing Tips page.