Golf Instruction

The Grand Golf Club Instructional Team teaches more than just methods, they take individuals and make them better players.

Shawn Cox, Director of Golf – A member of the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA), Shawn is a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Using a physical screening process to identify and isolate physical limitations, he evaluates swing technique and prescribes customized conditioning for each of his students, including current players on both the PGA and LPGA tours.

In 2005, he received Golf Digest’s Best in State Instructor award and became the first person in Southern California to complete the PGA's specialty certification in instruction. Prior to joining The Grand Del Mar, he served as assistant head golf professional at La Jolla Country Club and Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course, where he founded the Junior
Golf Club.

Robert Gensler, Head Golf Professional – With 14 years of experience as a golf professional, he worked for the last six years with Troon Golf, the industry leader in high-end golf course management. In addition, he was head golf professional at the Madera Golf Club in 2002 and also worked as an assistant pro at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course for five years, where he earned his PGA membership.

Wyatt Spencer, Assistant Golf Professional – Spencer was previously golf professional at Barona Creek Golf Club and embarked on a golf career as an attendant at the prestigious U.S. Navy-owned and operated Admiral Baker Golf Course.

Erik Wilson, Assistant Golf Professional – Wilson worked for Crosswater Golf Club in Sunriver, Oregon for five years in both golf and fine dining before joining The Grand Golf Club in 2004. A graduate from Oregon State University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise sports science and is currently enrolled in the PGA Apprentice Program to attain full membership in the near future.

Private Instruction
Intensive one-hour, three-hour and full-day private sessions are tailored to each student and include work in all facets of the game.

One-Hour Lesson – Discover all of the nuances of your swing using technologically advanced digital video equipment. You’ll develop a confidence in your swing that translates to an enhanced learning experience. Includes a take-home CD of the lesson.

Adults: $175 / $225 with Director of Golf
Juniors: $125 / $150 with Director of Golf

Three-Hour “Train Like the Pros” Session – Revealing precise information on how to improve your game and tailor individual training strategies, this program includes full swing and short game instruction on the practice area, as well as a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, used by the top players on the PGA, LPGA and Champions tours. Includes a take-home CD of the lesson and a short game manual.

$500 / $600 with Director of Golf

Full-Day Program – Begin the day with a valuable on-course evaluation. Then, practice your full swing and short game on the practice area, and receive a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, evaluating your technique and movement skills, before finishing back on the golf course in the afternoon to apply your improved techniques.

$1,000 / $1,200 with Director of Golf

The “On-Course” Experience – Whether you are looking to improve your full swing, chipping, specialty shot skills or more practical aspects of the game such as putting, rules, etiquette and controlling your ball’s flight, there is nothing like on-course instruction and situational practice to test every aspect of your game. As you encounter a particular challenge, you will receive individualized instruction tailored to your skill level.

9 Holes: $300 / $350 with Director of Golf
18 Holes: $500 / $600 with Director of Golf

90-Minute Putting Evaluation
Led by on of The Grand Golf Club’s instructors, fine tune your game on the greens with a complete putting evaluation, featuring a SAM-Putting Stroke Analysis, used by the top players on the PGA, LPGA and Champions tours. The intelligent SAM PuttWare automatically evaluates the putting strokes, calculates all relevant parameters – e.g. rotation, acceleration, swing duration or impact – and graphically displays the results, revealing precise information on how to improve your game and tailor individual training strategies. $275 per person

Club Fitting
The Grand Golf Club provides complimentary club fitting for resort guests. Test drive the newest and hottest equipment from every major manufacturer on the market and experience the most complete outdoor club fitting analysis available – previously only offered to touring professionals. Using state-of-the-art launch monitors on the practice tee, high speed cameras and Titleist Pro VI and other premium balls, we discern what works best for your game.

SAM PuttFit
Rather than making an efficient stroke, most players have to adapt to an ill-fitted putter, often purchased simply based on optics as they wade through an expanding array of brands and models. Try out several putters and receive a report comparing technique, timing, consistency and overall ratings. Then, we will bend and adjust your putter to optimum characteristics with our onsite putter loft and lie device.

$150 / $100 with purchase of a new putter at The Grand Golf Club