Golf Education Center for Mature Individuals and Retirees
Nemacolin Golf Academy, nestled within the picturesque Nemacolin Resort in Farmington, Pennsylvania, offers a range of golf programs for enthusiasts. From three-day sessions led by on-site staff and visiting instructors to the use of industry-leading Trackman simulators, the academy promises an enriching golfing experience.
Moving westward, PGA West in La Quinta, California, offers two-day and three-day golf schools with extensive instruction. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 3:1, participants receive personalised attention, ensuring they hone their skills effectively. The academy also boasts a new golf studio opening this winter, equipped with the latest golf technology.
In Pinehurst, North Carolina, Pinehurst Resort hosts a variety of golf schools and programs. The Parent and Child School, as well as the adult golf school, provide immersive golfing experiences, lasting from four days and three nights to select dates throughout the year. The resort is also the venue for the 2026 edition of Design Boot Camp, a five-day event where participants learn about golf course design.
Destination Kohler in Kohler, Wisconsin, is renowned for its excellent junior program and offers one-, two-, three-, or four-day golf schools. The academy prides itself on small group play and customised workout plans and workbooks for each participant.
For a luxurious experience, consider the 2 1/2-day "school" at Pebble Beach, California. This comprehensive programme includes instruction from a professional, time on the course, lodging, and meals, at a cost of $10,250 per person.
Horseshoe Bay Resort in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, offers on-course lessons for participants in their two and three-day schools. The resort also provides a unique opportunity to focus on mental game development by going on the course with a teaching pro for nine holes.
At Make the Turn at Juniper Preserve in Bend, Oregon, world-class instructor Jeff Ritter offers golf schools. One-day schools start at $1,350 per day for six hours of one-on-one instruction.
Lastly, weekends golf schools at Pinehurst Resort run from Thursday to Sunday in the fall, with rates starting at $2,848 per person for double occupancy. Three-day schools at Nemacolin Golf Academy start at $1,795, excluding overnight lodging fees, while one-day schools at Destination Kohler start at $530 and last five hours. An all-day three-day camp at Horseshoe Bay Resort starts at $1,195, excluding accommodations.
Regardless of the school chosen, golfers can expect a transformative learning experience, fostering a lifelong love for the sport. As the late teacher Harvey Penick, who coached Masters champion Ben Crenshaw, once said, "If you play golf, you are my friend."
