
Travis P. Wilson, PGA
Director of GolfTravis Wilson, PGA, serves as the Director of Golf at Balsam Mountain Preserve, a nationally recognized private mountain community in Western North Carolina. With more than two decades of experience in the golf industry, Travis is known for delivering a high-touch, member-focused golf experience that blends championship-level course management with thoughtful instruction and genuine hospitality. As the leader of all golf operations, he oversees tournament programming, player development, merchandising, and the day-to-day culture of the golf experience, serving as a trusted ambassador for both the club and its membership.
As a PGA Coach, Travis brings a practical, personalized approach to instruction rooted in fundamentals, course strategy, and realistic goal-setting. He works with players of all skill levels—from beginners discovering the game to accomplished golfers seeking consistency and confidence—by tailoring each lesson to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all method. His coaching philosophy emphasizes enjoyment, progress, and long-term development, helping golfers play better golf while deepening their appreciation for the game. Whether on the lesson tee, during a playing lesson, or in a member event, Travis’s focus remains the same: creating meaningful golf experiences that last well beyond the scorecard.
Helping players achieve their goals.
Getting Started
Learn the basics
Avoid embarrassment on the first tee
Get comfortable for business golf
Having More Fun
Have more fun on the course
Improving Your Game
Break 80
Break 90
Break 100
Add 10 yards
Improve your Short Game
Make the high school golf team
Coaching Services
Session Type
Individual
Group
Player Type
Teen
Adult
Senior
Male
Female
Playing with disabilities
Youth
Improve with Travis.
Putting
Short Game
Wind Play
Full Swing
Social Engagement
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Sylva NC
*Coaching available to public
81 Preserve Rd, Sylva, NC 28779-9372