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Celebrate Family Golf Month – Kids Play Free in August with Paying Adult (at select courses).
Instruction for every age and skill level — from first swings to competitive players. Improve your game with camps, clinics, classes and private lessons taught by PGA- and USGTF-certified professionals.
Build confidence and improve consistency with group instruction designed for all skill levels.
Junior options help young golfers build skills in putting, chipping, irons, woods play, course etiquette and safety practices in a fun and supportive environment. Parent-child classes also available! Clubs are not required, but golfers are encouraged to bring their own if available.
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Improve your game with personalized instruction from Pinecrest Golf Academy professionals. Private lessons are available for juniors and adults of all skill levels and are tailored to each golfer’s goals and experience.
Lesson Opportunities

Edwin Coreas is a USGTF Level II Certified Golf Instructor and TPI Level II Certified professional dedicated to helping golfers of all ages and skill levels improve their game. His TPI training allows him to incorporate biomechanics and the body-swing connection into personalized instruction. Edwin's experience includes serving as a high school golf coach, earning Pinecrest Club Champion honors and teaching at Pinecrest Golf Course. His coaching philosophy emphasizes sound fundamentals, technical precision, short-game mastery and strategic course management.

Annalee is a Starting New At Golf (SNAG) Certified Professional who specializes in introducing golfers of all ages to the game. She teaches SNAG group classes for children ages 5–7 and offers private and group instruction for beginner golfers. With more than 20 years of golfing experience, Annalee creates a fun, encouraging learning environment that builds confidence and a strong foundation of skills. She is President of the Pinecrest Women's Golf Association and brings a background in nursing and education to her teaching approach.
| Private Individual Snag Lessons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour Lesson | $90 |
| 1 Hour Lesson - 5 Lessons Package | $405 |
| Snag Semi-private Lessons | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lesson Package | Price | |
| 2 Students - 1 Hour Lesson | $55.00 | Per Student/Per Hour |
| 2 Students - 5 Lesson Package | $225.00 | Per Student/5 Lessons |

Lisa Mijares is a Certified Yoga Instructor who specializes in yoga for golfers, helping players improve flexibility, strength, balance, mobility and overall performance. With more than 15 years of yoga practice and five years of teaching experience, she instructs Hatha, Restorative, Yin and Vinyasa Flow yoga. An avid golfer and outdoor enthusiast, Lisa tailors her classes to support golfers of all skill levels through improved movement, stability and breath control. She holds an E-RYT 200 certification through Yoga Alliance.
Lesson rates with a Hatha Yoga certified instructor who is also a golfer.
| Group Size | Single Session | 5-Lesson Package |
|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $35/person | $150/person (discount of $30/hr/person) |
| 3 People | $30/person | $125/person (discount of $25/hr/person) |
| 4 People | $20/person | $97.50/person (discount of $19.50/hr/person) |

Bill is a USGTF Level III Certified Golf Instructor with more than 35 years of playing experience and over 12 years of teaching experience. Following a 43-year career with Xerox, he has dedicated his time to mentoring golfers of all ages and skill levels. Bill believes golf is an art as much as a science, emphasizing strong fundamentals while helping students develop confidence and a lifelong enjoyment of the game. A lifelong Northern Virginia resident, he is proud to call Pinecrest his home course.

Tim is a USGTF Associate Member Teaching Professional with more than 40 years of golfing experience and a strong background in coaching and player development. A retired Air Force officer and former Director of Diamond Sports at The St. James, Tim currently serves as Head Varsity Golf Coach at Meridian High School, where he led the program to its first VHSL State Championship and was named the Washington Post 2024 All-Met Golf Coach of the Year. His instruction emphasizes sound fundamentals, course management and helping golfers of all ages build confidence while enjoying the game.

Hernan is a USGTF Level III Certified Golf Instructor with more than 10 years of teaching experience. He specializes in swing mechanics, TrackMan instruction, short-game development, long-game performance and on-course coaching, helping golfers build consistency and confidence. Originally from the Philippines, Hernan holds a degree in engineering and applies an analytical approach to instruction. He believes that sound fundamentals and purposeful practice are the keys to long-term improvement and success on the course.

David is a USGTF Level III Certified Golf Instructor and Certified Golf Coach with more than 20 years of teaching experience and a lifelong passion for the game. A former collegiate golfer at Clarkson University, he has also coached youth golf at Alexandria City High School and Cape Henlopen High School. David emphasizes strong fundamentals and believes every golfer can improve with the right instruction. He is also the author of Two-Minute Golf Lessons, a golf instruction book awaiting publication, and has been a Northern Virginia resident for more than 40 years.

Kevin is a USGTF Level III Certified Golf Instructor with more than 10 years of coaching experience and a passion for player development. A former competitive high school golfer, he helped lead his varsity team to three consecutive Virginia State Championships before earning degrees from George Washington University and Cornell University. Kevin teaches a fundamentals-based golf swing using simple, repeatable drills and incorporates TrackMan technology to provide data-driven instruction. He works with golfers of all skill levels, with a primary focus on junior instruction and long-term player development.
| Private Individual Lesson | Price |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Hour Lesson | $50 |
| 1/2 Hour Lesson - 5 Lessons Package | $250 |
| 1 Hour Lesson | $90 |
| 1 Hour Lesson - 5 Lessons Package* | $405 |
| Lesson Packages | Price | Semi-Private Golf Lesson Rates |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Students - 1 hour Lesson | $55 | Per Student/Per Hour |
| 2 Students - 5 Lessons Package | $225 | Per Student/5 Lessons |
| 3 Students - 1 hour Lesson | $55 | Per Student/Per Hour |
| 3 Students - 5 Lessons Package | $150 | Per Student/5 Lessons |
| 4 Students - 1 hour Lesson | $55 | Per Student/Per Hour |
| 4 Students - 5 Lessons Package | $112.50 | Per Student/5 Lessons |
| 5 Students - 1 hour Lesson | $55 | Per Student/Per Hour |
| 5 Students - 5 Lessons Package | $90 | Per Student/5 Lessons |
| Private Individual Lesson | Price | Price per Hour |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Lesson | $50 | $50 per hour |
| 3 Lesson Package | $135 | $45 per hour |
| 5 Lesson Package | $205 | $41 per hour |
| Semi-private Snag Lessons | Price | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Hour Lesson | $100 | $33 per Person |
| 3 Lesson Package | $285 | $95 per Person |
| 5 Lesson Package | $360 | $120 per Person |
| TrackMan 4 Simulator Lessons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 Hour Rental | $110 |
| 3 Lesson Package | $310 |
| 5 Lesson Package | $495* |
*Free golf round for 5 lesson packages!