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Willowick Golf Academy offers one on one instruction through Adult Private Lessons, Junior Private Lessons, Adult Semi-Private lessons for 2 students, and Junior Semi-Private lessons for 2 students. The program also includes Junior On-Course Playing Lessons, Adult On-Course Playing Lessons, Custom Club Fitting, Weekly Coaching Classes, Operation 36 Play Days, and 9-Hole Play Days.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 8-Week Operation 36 Program with Weekly Coaching Classes over 8 weeks and 4 Operation 36 Play Day events; Adult and Junior Private Lessons are 45 minutes; Adult and Junior Semi-Private lessons are 60 minutes; Junior and Adult On-Course Playing Lessons are 90 minutes; Custom Club Fitting sessions are 60 minutes
• Price: Adult Private Lesson 45 minutes $100.00; Junior Private Lesson 45 minutes $70.00; Adult Semi-Private (2 students) 60 minutes $130.00; Junior Semi-Private (2 students) 60 minutes $90.00; Junior On-Course Playing Lesson 90 minutes $125.00; Adult On-Course Playing Lesson 90 minutes $175.00; Custom Club Fitting 60 minutes $120.00
Willowick Golf Academy states a mission to embrace a personalized and holistic approach to golf instruction, combining modern technology with timeless fundamentals, fitness, course management, and mental coaching, with diverse classes that cater to all levels from junior beginners to competitive players and a focus on fun while learning, practicing, and playing golf. The academy uses the Operation 36 Program with levels and a mobile app. The leadership is headed by Ari Rieger, Head Golf Professional, and the staff includes a PGA Class A professional. Willowick Golf Course, where the academy operates, is the oldest 18-hole public golf course in Orange County and features two sets of tees, a grass driving range, three practice putting greens, a pro shop with a wide range of products, affordable green fees, and a 5,000 square-foot full-service bar and restaurant featuring American-bistro fare, imported beer, and outside seating, as well as a generally flat layout with easy transitions from green to tee that is described as an ideal walkers golf course. One testimonial describes it as a great value course for Orange County, easy to walk, with a great clubhouse, friendly people, and tree-lined fairways that will test golfers’ skills.
Last updated June 25, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 8-Week Operation 36 Program with Weekly Coaching Classes over 8 weeks and 4 Operation 36 Play Day events; Adult and Junior Private Lessons are 45 minutes; Adult and Junior Semi-Private lessons are 60 minutes; Junior and Adult On-Course Playing Lessons are 90 minutes; Custom Club Fitting sessions are 60 minutes
• Price: Adult Private Lesson 45 minutes $100.00; Junior Private Lesson 45 minutes $70.00; Adult Semi-Private (2 students) 60 minutes $130.00; Junior Semi-Private (2 students) 60 minutes $90.00; Junior On-Course Playing Lesson 90 minutes $125.00; Adult On-Course Playing Lesson 90 minutes $175.00; Custom Club Fitting 60 minutes $120.00
Willowick Golf Academy states a mission to embrace a personalized and holistic approach to golf instruction, combining modern technology with timeless fundamentals, fitness, course management, and mental coaching, with diverse classes that cater to all levels from junior beginners to competitive players and a focus on fun while learning, practicing, and playing golf. The academy uses the Operation 36 Program with levels and a mobile app. The leadership is headed by Ari Rieger, Head Golf Professional, and the staff includes a PGA Class A professional. Willowick Golf Course, where the academy operates, is the oldest 18-hole public golf course in Orange County and features two sets of tees, a grass driving range, three practice putting greens, a pro shop with a wide range of products, affordable green fees, and a 5,000 square-foot full-service bar and restaurant featuring American-bistro fare, imported beer, and outside seating, as well as a generally flat layout with easy transitions from green to tee that is described as an ideal walkers golf course. One testimonial describes it as a great value course for Orange County, easy to walk, with a great clubhouse, friendly people, and tree-lined fairways that will test golfers’ skills.
Last updated June 25, 2026.
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