Golf programs near Mills River, NC

PGA HOPE Asheville - Fall

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!

2026 OPL Red Shield Kroc Center

2026 OPL Red Shield Kroc Center - 8 to 12 kids from the Red Shield Kroc Center will learn to play game on golf simulator and at golf facilities. Goal is to have matches set up for PGA Jr League for these kids from the Red Shield Kroc Center

Private Instruction

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Full Swing Kit Evaluation

A distance-mapping session using the Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor is a highly technical, data-driven lesson designed to give players precise insight into their true carry distances with every club in the bag. Through detailed feedback on ball speed, launch angle, spin rates, and dispersion patterns, each shot is measured and analyzed to establish reliable yardage gaps and eliminate guesswork. Rather than focusing on on-course application, this session emphasizes consistency, strike quality, and measurable performance, allowing players to build a dependable distance profile they can trust. The result is a clearer understanding of how far each club actually carries under controlled conditions—an essential foundation for smarter decisions and improved scoring when transitioning back onto the course.

On Course Playing Lesson - 9 Holes

An on-course playing lesson at Balsam Mountain Preserve offers a truly immersive and personalized coaching experience, where instruction meets real-time play in a breathtaking mountain setting. Rather than practicing in isolation, you’ll work shot-by-shot alongside Travis, learning how to navigate the course with purpose—discussing club selection, strategy, course management, and decision-making tailored to your game. Each hole becomes a classroom, allowing you to apply fundamentals under authentic conditions while gaining clarity on how to score more effectively. Surrounded by the natural beauty and elevation changes that define Balsam, this experience blends technical refinement with strategic insight, leaving you more confident, prepared, and connected to your game.

Intro Session

An introductory duscussion is the foundation of a successful coaching relationship and the starting point of your improvement journey. During this first session, we’ll get to know each other, discuss your goals, assess your current skill level, and create a clear, personalized roadmap for your development—whether you’re new to the game or striving to reach the next level. Together, we’ll establish realistic benchmarks, define a timeline for progress, and align on how we’ll measure success, all in a supportive, respectful, and motivating environment designed to help you enjoy the process as much as the results.

Intro Session

This virtual introductory session involves the student consulting with the coach about their aspiring goals and ending with a video swing analysis evaluation. Students must complete an intake form to discuss the components of a coaching program before booking their first private instructional session.

Private Instruction

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Tier 1

Sharpen your skills and lower your handicap. Book a Tier 1 lesson today where I will work with you on specific areas to improve on.

Private Instruction

Individual Instruction with Maddy--available for Putting, Short Game, Wedges or Full Swing Please indicate if you only want a 30-minute lesson in your Pre-Lesson Form

On Course Playing Lesson