Discover Crystal Springs Golf Course’s comprehensive instruction programs, from private lessons with PGA pros to specialized clinics for all ages and skill levels.
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Complete Golf Instruction: The Crystal Springs Experience

Nestled in the scenic Burlingame area, Crystal Springs Golf Course offers more than just breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains – it provides a golf instruction program that transforms players at every level. Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or looking to refine your tournament-ready swing, our tailored approach combines expert guidance, state-of-the-art facilities, and personalized attention to help you achieve your golfing goals.

With our PGA-certified instructors guiding your journey, you’ll discover a learning experience that adapts to your unique needs while building the confidence and skills needed for lasting improvement on the course. Let’s explore what makes Crystal Springs’ golf instruction program the region’s premier choice for golfers who demand excellence.

Meet Our Expert Instructors

The foundation of Crystal Springs’ instruction program is our team of dedicated PGA professionals who bring decades of combined teaching experience to every lesson.

Greg Coplin, PGA Director of Instruction

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Greg has developed a teaching philosophy centered on personalization and fundamentals. A former collegiate competitor and tour professional, Greg’s approach combines technical expertise with a keen ability to communicate complex concepts in simple, actionable terms.

“I believe that every golfer has a natural swing waiting to be discovered,” says Greg. “My job isn’t to create a swing from scratch, but to help you find and refine the motion that works best for your unique physical attributes and goals.”

Greg specializes in helping players of all abilities, from beginners to competitive amateurs, and has been recognized as one of the region’s top instructors by Golf Digest.

Johnny Hsu, PGA Teaching Professional

Johnny brings a blend of modern analytics and traditional fundamentals to his teaching approach. His background in biomechanics gives him unique insight into the physical aspects of the golf swing, making him particularly effective with players looking to overcome physical limitations or reduce strain in their swing.

“The most effective golf instruction happens when we work with your body’s natural tendencies rather than against them,” Johnny explains. “By understanding how your unique physical attributes influence your swing, we can create more consistent, powerful results with less effort.”

Johnny’s specialties include club fitting integration, swing analytics, and developing custom practice regimens for rapid improvement.

The Private Lesson Experience

Private instruction at Crystal Springs offers the most direct path to improvement through personalized attention and customized feedback.

Initial Assessment and Goal Setting

Every private instruction relationship begins with a comprehensive assessment. During this session, your instructor will evaluate your current abilities, discuss your golfing history, identify any physical limitations, and establish clear, achievable goals for your development.

This foundation ensures that every minute of instruction time focuses on what matters most to your specific game improvement needs rather than generic tips that might not apply to your situation.

Video Analysis Technology

Our instructors utilize high-definition video analysis to provide visual feedback that complements their in-person observations. This dual approach allows you to see exactly what’s happening in your swing and understand how subtle adjustments create meaningful changes in ball flight.

After each session, you’ll receive access to your swing videos with instructor commentary through our secure online portal, allowing you to review key points between lessons and track your progress visually over time.

Personalized Improvement Plans

Rather than isolated lessons, our instructors create progressive improvement plans that build skills sequentially. You’ll receive specific practice assignments between sessions, with each new lesson building on previous work to create lasting change in your game.

These plans include customized practice drills, on-course strategy recommendations, and benchmark assessments to measure your improvement objectively as you progress.

Group Instruction Programs

Learning alongside others creates a supportive, engaging environment that many golfers find accelerates their improvement while adding a social dimension to their golf development.

Small Group Dynamics

Our group sessions maintain a maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, ensuring you receive personal attention while benefiting from the group dynamic. This setting allows you to learn not only from direct instruction but also through observing others working through similar challenges.

Groups are carefully assembled based on skill level and goals, creating a comfortable learning environment where everyone can progress at a compatible pace without feeling rushed or held back.

Curriculum Progression

Group programs follow structured curricula that systematically address all aspects of the game, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. Each session builds on previous lessons, creating a coherent learning journey rather than disconnected tips.

Weekly sessions typically focus on specific themes – driving one week, iron play the next – while maintaining continuity through consistent reinforcement of core principles that apply throughout the game.

Social Benefits of Group Learning

Beyond technical improvement, group instruction fosters connections between participants who share similar goals. Many of our students form lasting friendships and playing partnerships that enhance their enjoyment of the game long after formal instruction ends.

The supportive atmosphere reduces the pressure many feel when learning, creating a comfortable space where questions are encouraged and mistakes are viewed as valuable learning opportunities rather than failures.

Short Game Mastery Program

With up to 65% of golf shots occurring within 100 yards of the green, our Short Game Mastery Program focuses on the skills that most directly impact scoring.

Putting Fundamentals and Advanced Techniques

Our putting instruction begins with fundamentals of stance, grip, and alignment before progressing to green reading, distance control, and managing break. Using both traditional coaching methods and modern tools like pressure mats and laser alignment systems, we develop putting strokes that remain consistent under pressure.

Advanced sessions address specialized situations like severely sloped greens, extremely fast or slow surfaces, and the mental approach to crucial putts that often determine the outcome of a round.

Chipping and Pitching Versatility

Rather than teaching a single chipping method, our instructors help you develop versatility through understanding how different club selections, ball positions, and swing paths create various trajectories and roll characteristics.

You’ll learn systematic decision-making processes for shot selection around the greens, ensuring you can confidently choose the right shot for any situation you encounter on the course.

Bunker Play Confidence Building

Perhaps no aspect of golf creates more anxiety than sand shots, which is why our bunker instruction focuses equally on technique and confidence building. Through progressive drills that create success experiences, you’ll develop a positive approach to bunkers rather than dread.

Our practice bunkers offer various sand conditions, allowing you to practice everything from fluffy lies to hard-packed wet sand, preparing you for any course conditions you might face.

Junior Golf Development

Our junior programs recognize that young golfers aren’t simply “small adults” – they require age-appropriate instruction that builds skills while nurturing a lifelong love of the game.

Age-Appropriate Teaching Methods

Crystal Springs’ junior instruction adapts teaching methods to match cognitive and physical development stages. For younger children (ages 5-8), sessions emphasize fun, basic motor skills, and simple concepts through games and activities. As juniors progress to ages 9-13, instruction introduces more technical elements while maintaining an engaging, game-centered approach.

Teens receive instruction that increasingly resembles adult programming but with special attention to growth-related adjustments and the mental aspects of competitive play when appropriate.

Summer Camp Curriculum

Our popular summer camps combine comprehensive golf instruction with appropriate physical conditioning and on-course play in a supportive, fun environment. Week-long programs run throughout summer, with half-day options for younger children and full-day immersion for more serious junior golfers.

Camps are structured to develop not just golf skills but also etiquette, rules knowledge, and the social aspects of the game, creating well-rounded young golfers prepared for a lifetime of enjoyment on the course.

Long-Term Skill Development Pathways

For juniors with competitive aspirations, we offer development pathways that structure their progression from beginner to tournament player. These programs include regular assessments, customized practice plans, and guidance on tournament selection to ensure appropriate challenges without creating burnout.

Our junior program graduates have gone on to successful collegiate golf careers, with several earning golf scholarships at prominent universities throughout the country.

Women’s Golf Programs

Crystal Springs takes pride in creating women-friendly learning environments that address the specific interests and needs of female golfers.

Ladies-Specific Clinics

Our women’s clinics create supportive spaces where female golfers can learn without intimidation. These sessions address common concerns women express when learning golf, from basic skill development to on-course strategy and etiquette, all in a judgment-free environment that encourages questions and builds confidence.

Many begin with our popular “Get Golf Ready” series, which introduces complete beginners to all aspects of the game through five structured group sessions that prepare them for their first on-course experiences.

Technique Adaptations for Women

Our instructors understand the physical differences that often affect women’s swings, including flexibility advantages and power generation challenges. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach, we teach techniques that maximize each woman’s natural physical attributes.

Sessions often address equipment considerations particularly relevant to women, such as proper club fitting for smaller hands, slower swing speeds, or different strength profiles than those assumed by off-the-rack equipment.

Building Confidence On and Off the Course

Beyond technique, our women’s programs emphasize the confidence needed to fully enjoy the golf experience. From navigating the pro shop to joining unfamiliar groups, we address the social aspects that sometimes create barriers to women’s participation.

Regular women’s play days and social events help participants build their golf network, creating comfortable pathways to greater involvement in the game at whatever level suits their interests and goals.

Corporate Golf Packages

Crystal Springs offers specialized corporate instruction packages that combine team building with meaningful skill development for organizations of all sizes.

Team-Building Options

Our corporate clinics can be tailored to groups with varying experience levels, from complete beginners to mixed groups of experienced and novice golfers. These sessions emphasize shared learning experiences that translate to improved workplace dynamics while providing practical golf skills.

Popular formats include skills challenges, friendly competitions, and problem-solving scenarios that create memorable team experiences while developing useful golf abilities.

Private Group Events

For more comprehensive corporate golf experiences, we offer private group events that combine instruction with course play, dining options, and meeting facilities when needed. These custom packages can accommodate groups from 8 to 80, with programming scaled appropriately.

Many organizations use these events for client entertainment, leadership development, or employee recognition, finding that the shared golf experience creates meaningful connections that extend beyond typical business interactions.

Custom Program Development

For organizations seeking ongoing golf programs rather than one-time events, our instructors can develop custom curriculums that address specific goals, whether preparing executives for business golf or creating employee wellness initiatives centered around golf participation.

These programs can include regular group sessions, individual instruction for key personnel, or hybrid approaches that maximize value while meeting organizational objectives.

Practice Facilities Overview

Crystal Springs offers comprehensive practice facilities that enhance the learning experience and provide ideal environments for skill development between formal lessons.

Driving Range Excellence

Our double-ended driving range features 25 stations with both natural grass and all-weather mat hitting areas. Target greens at various distances provide reference points for accuracy practice, while distance markers allow for precise club gapping sessions.

The range is equipped with premium practice balls that perform like on-course equipment, ensuring that your practice translates directly to actual play. Covered and heated stations allow for comfortable practice regardless of weather conditions.

Putting Green Design

The 10,000-square-foot practice putting complex replicates on-course conditions with varied contours, multiple hole locations, and green speeds maintained to match the course. This allows for realistic practice of both technical putting skills and green reading abilities.

The putting area’s design permits practice of putts ranging from simple straight 3-footers to challenging breaking 30-footers, ensuring comprehensive preparation for on-course situations.

Short Game Practice Areas

Our dedicated short game facility includes a separate chipping green with surrounding practice rough, multiple practice bunkers with varying sand types, and a pitching area that allows for shots up to 50 yards.

This comprehensive setup enables targeted practice of the specific shots that most impact scoring, with enough space for comfortable practice even during busy periods at the facility.

Lesson Packages and Pricing

Crystal Springs offers flexible lesson options to accommodate different budgets, schedules, and learning preferences.

Individual Lesson Options

Single private lessons provide flexibility for occasional instruction or specific issue correction:

30-Minute Session: Ideal for addressing a single aspect of your game
45-Minute Session: Our most popular option, balancing depth with time efficiency
60-Minute Session: Comprehensive lesson covering multiple aspects of technique and strategy

All individual sessions include video analysis, digital lesson notes, and specific practice recommendations.

Series Discounts and Programs

For committed improvement, series packages offer both savings and structured progression:

3-Lesson Series: 10% savings over individual lessons
5-Lesson Series: 15% savings plus a complimentary 9-hole playing lesson
10-Lesson Series: 20% savings plus complimentary club fitting session and 18-hole playing lesson

Series lessons can be scheduled flexibly within a six-month period, allowing you to pace your instruction according to your schedule and learning style.

Member Benefits

Crystal Springs members receive preferential pricing on all instruction programs:

10% additional discount on all lesson packages
Priority scheduling for prime instruction times
Exclusive access to member-only clinics and practice sessions
Complimentary quarterly group workshops focused on seasonal playing challenges

Member benefits extend to junior programs as well, with special pricing for children and grandchildren of current members.

Booking Your Perfect Lesson

Getting started with golf instruction at Crystal Springs is simple and convenient.

Reservation Process

Lessons can be booked through multiple channels for your convenience:

Online through our interactive booking portal
By phone with our golf shop team
In person at the golf shop or instruction center
Via our mobile app (available for iOS and Android)

New students are encouraged to schedule a brief complimentary phone consultation with an instructor before booking to ensure the right match for their goals and learning style.

Preparation Recommendations

To maximize the value of your instruction time, we recommend:

Arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson time
Wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate golf attire
Bringing the clubs you typically use for play
Coming prepared with specific questions or concerns
Having realistic expectations for single-session results

For first-time students, consider writing down your golf history and goals ahead of time to share with your instructor, helping them customize your experience from the first minute.

What to Expect During Your First Session

Your initial lesson will typically follow this structure:

Brief interview about your golf experience and goals
Warm-up and initial assessment of your current technique
Identification of priority improvement areas
Introduction of key concepts and practice drills
Video analysis and visual feedback
Summary of findings and practice recommendations
Planning for next steps in your development

This systematic approach ensures that you leave with clear understanding, specific action items, and a roadmap for continued improvement.

Testimonials from Crystal Springs Students

Ready to Transform Your Golf Game?

Crystal Springs Golf Course offers more than just instruction – we provide a pathway to lasting improvement and greater enjoyment of the game. Our blend of expert instruction, comprehensive facilities, and personalized approach ensures that players of all abilities can achieve their golfing potential.

Whether you’re seeking to break 100 for the first time, refine your short game to lower your handicap, or introduce your child to a lifetime sport, our programs offer the perfect starting point for your golf journey.

Take the first step toward the golf game you’ve always wanted. Contact our instruction team today to discuss your goals and discover which of our programs best suits your needs. Your best golf is waiting – let us help you find it at Crystal Springs.