8 years coachingJarrett Hill
Richmond, CA
Elite Coaching based on data and results
Full swingShort gamePutting
8.9 mi away
From$74.75
BirdieYard has 9 published coaches within 25 miles of Berkeley, CA. Showing 3 of 9 matching coaches. Compare private lessons, beginner-friendly coaching, local teaching settings, and profile details before requesting a lesson.
Local guide last reviewed October 2026
Golf lessons in Berkeley, CA can happen with a local coach or golf instructor at a backyard setup, home simulator, portable net, driving range, putting green, or on-course practice setting.
Jarrett Hill lists course teaching in Richmond, while Matthew Watkins and Bailey Brown list San Rafael studio settings. Matthew also lists a Novato course setting. Ask which site and lesson plan fit your Berkeley practice routine.
East Bay Regional Park District describes Tilden's range as covered and heated. Check the operator's current hours when planning practice around rain.
The right lesson setting depends on what you need to learn. A coach can use a quiet setup for confidence, a range for ball flight, a simulator for feedback, or a course for decisions you only face while playing.
Backyard nets, garage simulators, and neighborhood teaching spaces help lessons feel private and easy to repeat.
Ranges, putting greens, and short-game areas help with ball flight, distance control, contact, and wedge work.
On-course sessions help with club selection, routines, uneven lies, and course management.
If you are searching for a golf coach, golf instructor, or golf pro in Berkeley, CA, this page is the single local guide. Use it to compare private golf lessons, beginner coaching, junior lessons, short-game help, and places to practice close to home.
A quick language note: golfers often use "golf pro" casually to mean a person who teaches golf. PGA and LPGA Professional credentials are specific designations, and BirdieYard only shows verified language after the specific claim is confirmed.
The terms usually overlap. Look for teaching style, beginner fit, short-game help, and whether the setting matches how you practice.
Private lessons work best when the coach gives you one clear swing cue and a realistic plan for the next practice session.
Current lesson prices for Berkeley are not listed here. Nearby options on this page include private lessons from $5.75 for 60 minutes (“Short game”); playing lessons from $264.50 for 120 minutes (“9 Holes - Playing Lesson”). These are listed lesson options, not a citywide average. Confirm the lesson details with the coach.
No current lesson prices are listed in this group.
Richmond, CA
1 Hour - Private Instruction
Private lesson · 60 min
$126.50
30 minutes - Private Instruction
Private lesson · 30 min
$74.75
9 Holes - Playing Lesson
Playing lesson · 120 min
$264.50
Alameda, CA
Private lesson - Swing
Private lesson · 60 min
$97.75
San Rafael, CA
Short game
Private lesson · 60 min
$5.75
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The park district identifies Tilden as a public Berkeley course with a driving range and practice green; the range is covered and heated.
Check outdoor practice and weather-protected range options separately from the nearby coach meeting locations.
Official operator or public-agency source checked October 19, 2026; current access, instruction rules, and hours should be confirmed with the provider.
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