McInnis Park Golf Academy at Mcinnis Park
Home of Operation 36 & Swing the Circle Golf
About Our Lessons
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 call the Pro Shop 415.492.1800
Private Lesson Rates
- 30 Minutes$60
- 45 Minutes$85
- 60 Minutes$110
- 6th Lesson FreeFREEWith the purchase of any 5 lessons of any length
Clinics and Groups
Beginner Series Information
- Beginner Series$195Recommended 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
Beginner Series Schedule
Classes are offered:
Tuesday: 6pm-7:30pm
Sunday: 10:30am-12pm
Please see our calendar for specific dates, the classes are offered every month on these days.
Beginner Series 2.0 Information
- Beginner Series 2.0$195The 2.0 class is an extension of the beginning series class. While still focusing on the full swing this class helps cover different aspects of the game like bunker shots, pitch shots and the short game. This class can help make the novice golfer turn into an avid golfer. Through certain drills and games, it sure is a fun atmosphere to continue to learn how to play.
If the times for our classes don’t work for you we can also offer private group lessons for the same beginner series price. They can be on select dates & times that work for you and your group. In order to schedule your group lesson please talk to one of our Golf Professionals.
Beginner Series 2.0 Schedule
Operation 36 Classes
- Operation 36 Classes$249/$449
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 75 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!
Operation 36 Classes
Classes are offered:
Two month Class ( June-July, Aug-Sept, Oct- Nov) includes 4 teaching sessions and 4 match days, and range key to use for the two months – $449
One month Class (June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov) includes two teaching sessions and 2 match days, no range key-$249
(Match days are rounds when you try and break 36 in what ever division you are in. Everyone will start in division 1 from 25 yards out)
Class Options:
Thursday Op 36 Ladies: 10am-11:15am (Birdie Bunch)
Friday Op 36 Class: 12-1:30pm
*If the times don’t work for you we can always hold a private op 36 class built for you and your group at a time that works for all. 3 or more are needed in the group. To set up please contact Head Golf Professional Daniel via email: danielstewartgolf@ymail.com
Head to Our Online Store to Sign Up!
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.
He still plays competitively as he made the 2016 NCPGA Northern California Cup Team. He also finished in the top 3 at the Northern California Assistants Championship in back to back years, 2017 & 2018. By qualifying he got to compete in the National Assistants Championship in Florida.
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
To book your lesson with Daniel email him at:
danielstewartgolf@ymail.com
Brooks Besson
Brooks has been with McInnis for the last ten years and is our newly appointed Director of Operations. 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.
To book your lesson with Brooks text/email him at:
415-686-6002 / bbesson@pga.com
Brooks has been with McInnis for the last ten years and is our newly appointed Director of Operations. 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.
To book your lesson with Brooks text/email him at:
415-686-6002 / bbesson@pga.com
Bruce Wilmott
A class "A" member of the PGA of America, Bruce was born and raised in Carnoustie, Scotland, home of the 2007 British Open, within a prominent golfing family. His father Alex is featured in the landmark golf instruction book, "The Search for the Perfect Swing" and his great grand father was head pro at Cruden Bay Links, Scotland, in the late 1800‘s.
After becoming a class "A" member with the British PGA in 1977 he became head pro at Golf De St. Laurent in France before moving back to his homeland to become an instructor at Gleneagles Hotel and Golf Club. Bruce arrived in the U.S. in 1983, becoming the fifth Wilmott to teach on this side of the Atlantic. He has worked with some of the nation’s top instructors, including Hank Haney, and credits Hank as being his biggest teaching influence. Formerly Director of Instruction for California Golf Schools, Bruce has been with McInnis Park since it opened in 1993.
Jeff Kaiser
Born and raised in Boise Idaho, Jeff took a bit of an unconventional path to golf Instruction. In his mid- twenties, Jeff was inspired by the 2001 US Open championship. After watching Retief Goosen win the championship, Jeff literally went and purchased a set of clubs the next day, and the rest was history.
Jeff graduated with honors from PGCC, a golf school in Southern California, he was immediately hired by Haggin Oaks in Sacramento. After multiple years as a club fitter and instructor, Jeff was given an opportunity to run his own team at a sister course managed by the same company, Bing Maloney. Here, Jeff spent most of his time teaching on the back of a driving range, along with now teaching other new instructors how to explain what can be a complicated game.
Eventually, Jeff was looking for the quiet life and has spent the last 3 years in Ukiah as our lead instructor. Jeff’s teaching philosophy has developed over many years working with beginners and intermediate players. His approach is based on simplicity, which yields quick results while giving his students a true understanding of how the swing should feel. Since Jeff learned the game as an adult, he can really relate to those just starting, and those who have always struggled with game.