PGA HOPE Pratville

PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being. Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations. This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals. No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you. No prior golf experience necessary No VA disability rating required Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

Remote Coaching

Remote coaching offers golfers a convenient and effective way to improve skills from anywhere in the world. With personalized instruction and tailored guidance, this innovative coaching solution bridges the gap between traditional in-person lessons and modern technology, ensuring consistent progress and performance improvement. Remote Coaching Features: \*\*Video Swing Analysis:\*\*Golfers submit swing videos captured on their phone or tablet for detailed analysis on key areas for improvement and drills to address specific issues. \*\*Virtual Sessions:\*\*Golfers can send video, text, post and receive one-on-one coaching, focusing on technique, strategy, or answering questions about their game. \*\*Personalized Practice Plans& Goals:\*\*After an initial assessment, a customized practice routine is developed based on the golfer's goals, strengths, and areas needing improvement. \*\*Progress Tracking:\*\*Regular assessments and follow-ups track progress over time. Performance metrics, swing videos, and feedback are saved for reference and review. \*\*Equipment Consultation:\*\*Remote coaching can include advice on club fitting, equipment selection, and adjustments tailored to the golfer’s swing and playing style. Whether you're a beginner looking to develop foundational skills or an experienced golfer seeking to refine your technique, remote coaching provides expert instruction designed to elevate your game.

Remote Coaching Packages

Remote coaching offers golfers a convenient and effective way to improve skills from anywhere in the world. With personalized instruction and tailored guidance, this innovative coaching solution bridges the gap between traditional in-person lessons and modern technology, ensuring consistent progress and performance improvement. Remote Coaching Features: Video Swing Analysis: Golfers submit swing videos captured on their phone or tablet for detailed analysis on key areas for improvement and drills to address specific issues. Virtual Sessions: Golfers can send video, text, post and receive one-on-one coaching, focusing on technique, strategy, or answering questions about their game. Personalized Practice Plans& Goals: After an initial assessment, a customized practice routine is developed based on the golfer's goals, strengths, and areas needing improvement. Progress Tracking: Regular assessments and follow-ups track progress over time. Performance metrics, swing videos, and feedback are saved for reference and review. Equipment Consultation: Remote coaching can include advice on club fitting, equipment selection, and adjustments tailored to the golfer’s swing and playing style. Whether you're a beginner looking to develop foundational skills or an experienced golfer seeking to refine your technique, remote coaching provides expert instruction designed to elevate your game.

Private Instruction

Approach Shot Performance Pathway

Approach Shot Performance Focus on the shots that create birdie opportunities. Evaluate approach play from approximately 80–200 yards. Approach shots often determine scoring opportunities. Approach Shot Performance is designed to improve consistency, distance control, trajectory, and accuracy from scoring irons through mid-irons. Using TrackMan technology, video analysis, and personalized instruction, we'll evaluate your ball striking, impact conditions, carry distances, dispersion patterns, and club selection. Emphasis is placed on improving predictable ball flights and developing confidence attacking pins while understanding when to play conservatively. A single session focuses on one or two priority areas, while a multi-session coaching develops a complete distance management system with calibrated yardages, improved dispersion, and enhanced decision-making from a variety of approach distances. Areas of Focus may include: Green-hitting potential Ball striking and compression Low-point and contact consistency Carry distance calibration Trajectory management Shot shaping Shot dispersion Distance control Course management and target strategy Structured practice plans

Driver Performance

During your Driver Performance Evaluation, we'll establish a performance baseline by analyzing the key factors that influence distance and accuracy. You'll leave with a clear understanding of how your driver is performing, the reasons behind your current ball flight, and the specific changes that can help you gain more distance and consistency.

Greenside Wedge Performance

Single Session During your Greenside Wedge Performance Session, we'll establish a performance baseline by evaluating the key skills required to score from around the green. Your session may include: Initial short-game assessment and goal discussion Setup, ball position, and club selection evaluation Contact quality and low-point control Carry distance consistency Landing spot accuracy Shot dispersion analysis Trajectory and landing angle evaluation Club selection for various lies and green conditions Randomized distance testing (1–30 yards) Proximity-to-the-hole analysis Personalized coaching recommendations Individualized practice plan You'll leave with a better understanding of your current performance and a clear plan to improve consistency and save more strokes around the green.

Performance Band System

JKG Performance Band System™ The JKG Performance Band System™ is a progressive golf-specific training program designed to improve the way your body moves throughout the golf swing. Using strategically positioned resistance bands, you'll develop better sequencing, pressure shift, rotation, stability, balance, and power through a proven five-stage progression: Structure, Load, Direction, Containment, and Transfer. Whether you're looking to eliminate common swing faults, increase clubhead speed, or build a more repeatable swing, the system provides structured workouts that complement your golf instruction and transfer directly to on-course performance. To learn more, explore membership options, and register, please visit JKG Performance Band System or John King Golf. The JKG Performance Band System™ is the ideal companion to your coaching program and provides a clear roadmap for long-term player development.

Swing Session 30

Swing Performance 30 Available as a Single Session or Multi-Session Coaching Program A focused 30-minute lesson designed to address one or two specific swing priorities. This session is ideal for fine-tuning mechanics, preparing for an upcoming round or tournament, reinforcing previous lessons, or making incremental improvements without becoming overwhelmed. Multiple sessions allow continued monitoring and gradual progression toward long-term swing changes.

Swing Session 60

Swing Session 60 Available as a Single Session or Multi-Session Coaching Program A comprehensive one-hour coaching session that allows time for evaluation, instruction, drill development, and guided practice. Whether your goal is improved consistency, ball striking, distance, or accuracy, each lesson is tailored to your individual needs. A series of sessions provides the opportunity to build lasting movement patterns, monitor progress, and systematically improve every aspect of your swing.

Swing Session 90

Swing Session 90 Available as a Single Session or Multi-Session Coaching ProgramThe Swing Session 90 is the most comprehensive full-swing coaching experience offered at John King Golf. This extended 90-minute session provides the time to thoroughly evaluate your swing, identify the underlying causes of ball flight and consistency issues, and build a personalized improvement plan. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, we'll focus on developing efficient movement patterns that produce lasting results.Using advanced coaching technologies—including TrackMan, SportsBox AI, HackMotion, and high-speed video analysis when appropriate—we'll evaluate your setup, movement patterns, club delivery, impact conditions, and ball flight. You'll receive clear explanations of what is happening in your swing, why it is occurring, and the most effective strategies for improvement.A typical Swing Session 90 may include: Comprehensive swing evaluation and goal discussion Ball flight and impact analysis using TrackMan Video and biomechanical analysis Identification of primary swing characteristics and movement priorities Personalized drills and practice stations Structured practice plan for continued improvement Equipment observations and recommendations when appropriate Questions, review, and implementation strategies For players enrolled in a Multi-Session Coaching Program, the Swing Session 90 becomes part of a progressive coaching pathway. Each session builds upon previous improvements through regular performance evaluations, structured practice progressions, and measurable benchmarks. As your swing develops, coaching priorities evolve to ensure continued improvement in consistency, distance, accuracy, and scoring performance. Ideal for: New students seeking a comprehensive evaluation Golfers returning after time away from the game Players preparing for tournament competition Golfers making significant swing changes Players seeking measurable, long-term improvement through structured coaching Whether you choose a single session to gain clarity on your game or commit to a multi-session coaching program, the Swing Session 90 provides the time, technology, and individualized coaching needed to build a more efficient, repeatable golf swing and a clear roadmap for long-term success.

Junior Private Instruction

This junior only lesson is for anyone under the age of 18. A 1-on-1 lesson where we will work together to better your game. In this lesson, we can work on any part of your game that you would like to work on.