Golf Instructors
PGA, Head Golf Professional
Rob Watson
Has been a PGA Class A member since 1992. He began giving lessons in 1988. He was rated Sonoma County’s 3rd “Best Instructor” in a Press Democrat poll in April 1992. His teaching goal is for all of his students to recognize how important the “short game” is to their golf game.
Fees:
45 Minutes $60
Buy a Series of 6 lessons for the price of 5
Juniors – $10 off regular rate
Range and Rita’s is an opportunity for you to “Get Golf Ready.”
The NCPGA has recogonized this program founded by Rob Watson
as a “Best Practice”
LPGA Professional
Marian Arcia
E-mail:Marian Arcia
As an LPGA Class A member, she has been trained to help each individual find the golf swing that best fits his/her strengths. Her encouraging personality and sense of humor make it fun to learn to play golf. Her students often comment that they never thought golf could be so fun and rewarding.
Fees:
45 Minutes $60
Buy a Series of 6 lessons for the price of 5
Juniors – $10 off regular rate
PGA Associate
John Nice
This PGA Associate started playing golf when he was 14. His teaching is based on the idea of keeping things as simple as possible. Basic fundamentals of grip, stance and alignment can go a long way toward developing a swing that is simple, effective and repeatable. Making the game of golf fun whether practicing or playing is key.
Fees:
45 Minutes $60
Buy a Series of 6 lessons for the price of 5
Juniors – $10 off regular rate
LPGA Instructor
LPGA Instructor
Mary Jo Hodgen
Maryjogolf@aol.com
415-613-5929
Mary Jo, has been coaching golfers at all levels for over 25 years. In addition to being a Class A Member in the LPGA, she is a Callaway Club Fitter, is a First Tee Coach, is US Kids golf certified and has coached both boys and girls at the high school level. Whether you are a new golfer or looking to improve your golf game we can customize your needs on the driving range or a playing lesson on the golf course.
Lesson fees:
60 minute $120
Golf 101 is a series of 6, 1 hour lessons offered for new golfers. It covers all aspects of the golf game, putting, chipping, pitching, hybrids, fairway woods, bunkers and drivers. Max 2 golfers per series. A great way to get started. $60 per lesson for each golfer
Mary Jo is also a nationally recognized Callaway club fitter. The 2023 line of product is available for fittings and demos. Contact her to schedule your fitting or to demo clubs.
Fitting Costs:
$125 for a full fitting(minus putter)
$75 for a Driver fitting
$100 for an iron/hybrid fitting
$100 for a putter fitting using the Odyssey fitting board
$75 for a wedge fitting
Demo sets of the 2023 line of Callaway clubs & Odyssey putters are available to try on the golf course. Cost is $75 and is applied towards your purchase of clubs. Contact Mary Jo to schedule lesson, fitting or to demo clubs
PGA Associate Professional
Scott McCulloch
Individual Lesson
$85.00 · 45 minutes
Package Deal (x3)
$225.00 · 45 minutes
Package Deal (x6)
$425.00 · 45 minutes
Prepaid Lesson
Free · 45 minutes
Junior Lesson (<16)
$50.00 · 45 minutes
Junior Clinic
$100.00 · 1 hour
Sonoma County Golf Lessons
Our ultimate objective is to administer effective and innovative golf programs to all levels of golfers at a friendly, family oriented facility. Our staff of professionally trained golf instructors is committed to bringing golfers creative and rewarding instruction that exceeds expectations.

Junior Golf at Rooster Run
Beginning January 2023, Golf with Scott at Rooster Run Golf Club will host weekly after-school golf clinics.
This program is designed for children who are interested in learning all aspects of playing the game of golf, including driving, pitching, chipping, putting, course management and more.
There will be two groups weekly, A and B. Group A will consist of children aged under 13. Group B will consist of children aged 13 or older. Each group is limited to 15 children.