Matthew Watkins
San Rafael, CA· 6 yrs teaching
From$178.25 · lesson hour
Coaching golfers of all levels in Novato and San Rafael
Golf Lessons in San Rafael, CA
Real coach availability
Available golf coaches in San Rafael
BirdieYard has 3 published coaches in San Rafael, CA. Compare private lessons, beginner-friendly coaching, local teaching settings, and profile details before requesting a lesson.
Local guide last reviewed July 2026
Golf lessons in San Rafael, 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.
Start with the lesson outcome: basic contact, putting, junior development, a full-swing diagnosis, or on-course decisions. Then compare the coach's real lesson options with official facility information instead of assuming every San Rafael course offers the same instruction or access.
Marin golfers can move between Peacock Gap's course-and-teaching-center setting, McInnis Park's range and academy programs, and close-to-home coaching. That makes San Rafael a strong hub for beginner, junior, women-focused, private, and short-game lesson research without treating every facility as interchangeable.
Where can you take golf lessons in San Rafael?
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.
Close-to-home setups
Backyard nets, garage simulators, and neighborhood teaching spaces help lessons feel private and easy to repeat.
Ranges and greens
Ranges, putting greens, and short-game areas help with ball flight, distance control, contact, and wedge work.
Playing lessons
On-course sessions help with club selection, routines, uneven lies, and course management.
Neighborhoods and nearby areas around San Rafael
Terra Linda
A central Marin search area for players comparing practice-center and neighborhood lesson options.
Marinwood
Useful for players north of San Rafael who want local coaching without crossing the bridge.
Larkspur
A nearby Marin search area for players balancing workweek lessons with short drives.
Mill Valley
A Southern Marin market with its own quality-gated page.
Local coach search guide
Golf coaches, instructors, and pros near San Rafael
If you are searching for a golf coach, golf instructor, or golf pro in San Rafael, 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.
Coach or instructor
The terms usually overlap. Look for teaching style, beginner fit, short-game help, and whether the setting matches how you practice.
Private lesson fit
Private lessons work best when the coach gives you one clear swing cue and a realistic plan for the next practice session.
How much do golf lessons cost in San Rafael?
Private golf lesson prices in San Rafael vary by coach experience, lesson length, format, setting, and equipment. Compare the real starting price on each available profile and confirm the final price and payment terms directly with the coach.
What will a lesson cost?
There is no reliable citywide price. Compare the current price and session length on each real profile, then confirm payment terms with the coach.
Do juniors need a club membership?
Not always. Public courses, ranges, municipal programs, and independent coaches may offer junior instruction without a country-club membership; confirm access before visiting.
Can I take a putting lesson?
Yes, when a coach has access to a practice green or indoor putting surface. Check profile specialties and the lesson setting before requesting a session.
Between-lesson reps
Practice one cue at a time, track what changed, and bring the next question back to your coach.
Golf courses near San Rafael
Real courses from BirdieYard's database, for golfers comparing where lessons and between-lesson reps might fit.
McInnis Golf Course
San Rafael, CA
Mill Valley Golf Course
Mill Valley, CA
Meadow Club
Fairfax, CA
Marin Country Club
Novato, CA
Richmond Golf Club
Richmond, CA
Indian Valley Golf Club
Novato, CA
Berkeley Country Club
El Cerrito, CA
Presidio Golf Course
San Francisco, CA
Golden Gate Park Golf Course
San Francisco, CA
Tilden Park Golf Course
Berkeley, CA
TPC Harding Park
San Francisco, CA
Claremont Country Club
Oakland, CA
Local golf resources around San Rafael
Shops, fitting resources, junior programs, and local golf organizations that can help before or between lessons.
Peacock Gap Golf Lessons
Official linkPractice ResourcePeacock Gap
Official information for Peacock Gap private lessons, clinics, seasonal programs, and junior golf in San Rafael.
Use it to verify current course-run instruction before comparing those options with a BirdieYard coach profile.
Official course instruction page; reviewed July 21, 2026.
McInnis Park Golf Academy
Official linkPractice ResourceSmith Ranch
Official academy information for private lessons, beginner series, group instruction, junior pathways, and range-based practice.
Useful for comparing a structured program or lesson series with an independent coach-led lesson.
Official golf academy page; reviewed July 21, 2026.
Local golf notes worth knowing
A few source-backed details that shape how golf feels around San Rafael.
Peacock Gap Golf Club anchors local practice context
Peacock Gap Golf Club is a useful local reference point for players comparing golf lessons in San Rafael, especially when choosing between range work, short-game practice, and on-course coaching.
Source: Peacock Gap Golf Club