McInnis Park Golf Academy at Mcinnis Park
Home of Operation 36 Marin County
About Our Lessons
Private Lessons follow social distancing protocol.
All Lessons Include: Range balls before, during, and after your lesson, golf clubs to use during your lesson if necessary.
Whether you are a complete beginner, or someone who plays occasionally and is looking to improve your consistency and scoring average, our Professional Golf Instructors are dedicated to helping you improve, and reach your goals.
We offer both group and private, one-on-one golf instruction. In our group classes, we maintain a low student to teacher ratio, to ensure that each student gets the personalized attention they need.
To schedule: use to the link below or call the Pro Shop at 415.492.1800
For any questions or inquiries, please email Claire at: mcinnisparkgolfacademy@gmail.com
Private Lesson Rates
- 30 Minutes$90
- 45 Minutes$120
- 60 Minutes$150
- Lesson Package$450/$600/$750With the purchase of 5 lessons (at one time) get an additional 6th lesson for free. Not available for all instructors.
We do offer playing lessons on the course, but green fees may apply depending on lesson time.
Clinics and Groups
Beginner Series
- Beginner Series InformationRecommended for the absolute beginner who would like instruction covering all aspects of the game.
Series begins the first week of every month and includes four weekly sessions of 90 minutes each. To get you ready to play the instructors will cover full swing, chipping, putting, and take you to the first hole the final class to explain rules and etiquette.* Each Week Reinforces and Touches all Areas of the Game
* Learn the Correct Basics and Proven Fundamentals
*Using Video to Develop Your Personal Swing & Faster Learning
*From Full Swing to Chipping & Putting ~ We Cover it All
*The Last week, Warm up Then Off To the 1st Hole For Etiquette and Rules
2026 Beginner Series Schedule
$299 per person per session (4 sessions)
Classes are offered:
Wednesdays: (5:30pm-6:45pm)
January 7th-28th
February 4th-25th
March 4th-25th
April 1st-25th
May 6th-27th
June 3rd-24th
August 5th-26th
September 2nd-23rd
October 7th-28th
Sundays: (12:15pm-1:30pm)
January 4th-25th
February 1st-22nd
March 8th-29th
April 5th-26th
May 3rd-24th
June 7th-28th
August 2nd-23rd
September 6th-27th
October 4th-25th
November 1st-22nd
Operation 36 (OP 36)
- OP 36 Information
Want to learn how to play golf by actually playing the game on the course? Operation 36 classes offer a different path to learning the game by focusing on breaking a score of 36 for 9 holes from designated distances. For example division one is from 25 yards, division two is from 50 yards, division 3 is from 100 yards and so forth. We offer seasonal classes for men, women, and juniors. There will also be 4 competitive Match days throughout each season. Get started by downloading the Op 36 app today!
2026 Adult Op36 Schedule
$329 per person per session (4 sessions)
Match Days are the Last Class of Each Month, 12:15pm-2:15pm (Mon/Fri) & 5:00pm-7:00pm (Tue)
Classes are offered:
Mondays: (12:15-1:30pm)
January 5th-26th
February 2nd-23rd
March 2nd-23rd
April 6th-27th
May 4th-25th
June 1st-22nd
August 10th-31st
*September 14th-October 5th
*October 12th-November 2nd
Tuesdays: (5:30-6:45pm)
March 10th-31st
April 6th-28th
May 5th-26th
June 2nd-23rd
August 4th-25th
September 8th-29th
October 6th-27th
Fridays: (12:15-1:30pm)
January 9th-30th
February 6th-27th
March 6th-27th
April 3rd-24th
May 1st-22nd
June 5th-26th
August 7th-28th
September 4th-25th
October 2nd-23rd
*October 30th-November 20th
*If you are interested in this class but the times don’t work for you, we can accomodate a private OP 36 class built for your group at a time that works for all. 4 or more are needed in the group. To set up, please contact our Academy Coordinator Claire via email: mcinnisparkgolfacademy@gmail.com
Ladies Birdie Bunch
- Ladies Birdie Bunch Information
This has been a really popular class for ladies that want to improve their games while also connecting with other women passionate about playing golf. Our instructors will teach the swing, short game, and other aspects within the game to help you succeed. Limited space is available and classes are on Rain or shine with our covered driving range.
2026 Ladies Birdie Bunch Schedule
$329 per person per session (4 sessions)
Match Days are the Last Class of Each Month, 12:15pm-2:15pm
Classes are offered:
Thursday Birdie Bunch Op36: 12:15pm-1:30pm
January 8th-29th
February 5th-26th
March 5th-26th
April 2nd-23rd
May 7th-28th
June 4th-25th
August 6th-27th
September 3rd-24th
October 1st-22nd
*October 29th-November 19th
Meet our Instructors
Daniel Stewart
Daniel was an accomplished junior golfer. His biggest honor was playing in the 2007 First Tee Open at Pebble Beach where he finished in the top 10. He then became the Santa Rosa Junior College Team Captain 2008-2009. He made the Big 8 All Conference Team as well as the All Nor Cal Team in 2009. He went on to play for San Jose State in 2010-2012.
Daniel has instructed for over 10 years. Before teaching at Mcinnis Park he worked at the following:
- First Tee of The North Bay Instructor, 2006-2008
- Director of Instruction Ukiah Valley Golf Course, 2012-2013
- Head Golf Professional Sonoma County Fairgrounds Golf Course, 2013-2017
Brooks Besson
Brooks has been with McInnis for the last ten years and is our newly appointed Head Golf Professional . Born in New York but raised in San Rafael he became an accomplished junior golfer whose playing days ended early after two wrist surgeries. His love of the game brought him to join as a PGA Associate working towards his class A. Brooks works with all ages and levels of players, he is a Callaway Certified Master Club Fitter, and Certified FlightScope Professional utilizing the Xi Tour system.
Nick Lovi
Nicholas Lovi has been working in the golf industry for over 20 years. After graduating UC Davis, he managed the Pro Shop at Peacock Gap, which inspired him to continue his education and enroll in the Professional Golf Management Program at Arizona State University. While in Arizona, Nick enriched his golf skills and knowledge working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Phoenix Country Club. Upon his return to the Bay Area, he worked at Fairfax’s beloved Meadow Club, before joining the Academy here at McInnis Park Golf Center in 2018. Nick is most passionate about growing the game and helping beginners enter the sport. He’s also not afraid to hit a 3 iron off the tee when his driver isn’t working. He is an active member of the Sonoma County Search and Rescue and when Nick’s not on the course, you might be able to see him in the sky, working towards his Instrument Rating with the ultimate goal of becoming a Certified Flight Instructor.
Sara Conti
Sara Conti started playing golf as a small child growing up in Southern, California. She played competitively on the Boys Varsity Team in high school and knew she would make a career of golf after volunteering at a Junior Camp in South Pasadena. Sara went on to play Women’s Division II at Sonoma State where she earned her BA. She joined the PGA as an Associate in 2016 and became a Class A Professional in 2020. She has coached both boys and girls high school golf throughout Marin and was most recently an instructor at Peacock Gap. Sara is most passionate about short game. To her, it’s the purest form of the game, but also the most overlooked. When she’s not golfing, you’ll find her baking all sorts of new recipes, and looking forward to the day her young daughter is old enough to lend a (helping) hand.
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith started golfing with her dad as a young kid on the East Coast. Like many other talented female golfers, she played High School golf on the Boys Varsity Team. Kelly attended Penn State, majored in Recreation Park Management and completed the PGA accredited Professional Golf Management program. After college, she spent 10 years coaching in the DC area, and then moved to Northern California to be closer to family and golf year round. In 2015, she joined Richmond Country Club and began coaching Redwood High Girls golf. Prior to joining McInnis, she was the Head Professional at Discovery Bay Country Club. Kelly is a PGA certified professional who enjoys coaching the absolute beginner to someone simply looking to add some yards or subtract some strokes. Kelly loves her social bocce league, routing for her alma mater and spending time with her family.
