2 years coachingBradley Dosie
Also teaches in Rohnert Park, CA
Coaching golfers of all ages and abilities in Rohnert Park
Short gameCourse strategy
9.7 mi away
From$92
BirdieYard has 7 published coaches within 25 miles of Petaluma, CA. Showing 3 of 7 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 Petaluma, 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.
Dylan Smith and Bailey Brown list San Rafael studios. Matthew Watkins lists San Rafael studio and Novato course settings. Compare studio analysis with outdoor instruction, and ask for a Petaluma practice assignment afterward.
Rooster Run's official course page lists grass teeing on the range and two practice putting greens. Check current conditions and access before visiting.
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.
A practical search area near Rooster Run and weekday practice routes.
Useful for players comparing Petaluma and Rohnert Park golf options.
A nearby Sonoma County golf market close to Foxtail.
A North Bay market with its own quality-gated page.
If you are searching for a golf coach, golf instructor, or golf pro in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma are not listed here. Nearby options on this page include private lessons from $5.75 for 60 minutes (“Short game”); playing lessons from $138 for 120 minutes (“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.
Rohnert Park, CA
All Around
Private lesson · 60 min
$92
Playing Lesson
Playing lesson · 120 min
$138
Novato, CA
Lesson with Matthew Watkins
Private lesson · 60 min
$178.25
San Rafael, CA
Short game
Private lesson · 60 min
$5.75
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Shops, fitting resources, junior programs, and local golf organizations that can help before or between lessons.
Official Petaluma course information lists grass-range teeing and two practice putting greens.
Use the facilities description to plan practice after a nearby Marin lesson.
Official operator or public-agency source checked October 19, 2026; current access, instruction rules, and hours should be confirmed with the provider.
A few source-backed details that shape how golf feels around Petaluma.
Rooster Run Golf Club is a useful local reference point for players comparing golf lessons in Petaluma, especially when choosing between range work, short-game practice, and on-course coaching.
Source: Rooster Run Golf ClubExplore lesson guides in nearby cities.
