Golf Foundations | Spokane, Washington
Finally Play golf, without feeling like the odd one out
Golf Foundations is Spokane's beginner-friendly group program for adults who are ready to stop watching from the sidelines.
Use the code FIRSTFOUNDATION for 30% off your first class
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
✔ Weekly group classes — flexible scheduling
✔ Progress tracking via Operation 36
✔ Award-winning PGA instruction
✔ A welcoming community — no judgment
Golf has a way of making you feel like you missed the memo
You want to play. Maybe your colleagues golf, or your friends have started, or you've just always been curious. But every time you think about starting, something stops you.
It's not lack of interest. It's the feeling that everyone else already knows something you don't — and there's no good way in.
I don't know where to start.
The equipment, the etiquette, the swing — it's a lot to take in before you've even hit a ball. Nobody hands you a roadmap.
What if I'm the worst one there?
Fear of embarrassment keeps more adults off the course than anything else. You don't want to slow people down or look foolish in front of strangers.
Golf should welcome beginners.
Everyone deserves a fair, friendly entry point into the game — not a sport that makes you feel like an outsider before you've even picked up a club.
Bo Baker | PGA Professional
Corey Prugh | PGA Professional
We know how it feels to stand at the edge and not know how to step in.
Most of our students said they almost didn't come. They were nervous, self-conscious, and convinced everyone else already knew what they were doing.
Now they can't imagine not playing.
We have spent years developing a teaching approach specifically designed for adult beginners — one built on patience, clarity, and real on-course results. We’re not here to fix your swing on day one. We’re here to make sure you leave every session feeling more capable than when you arrived.
IEPGA Teacher of the Year — 2023 & 2019
IEPGA Player Development Award — 2025, 2022, 2021
Operation 36 Master Top 50 Coach — 2023, 2024, 2025
IEPGA Youth Player Development — 2020
Use the code FIRSTFOUNDATION for 30% off your first class
Three steps to playing with confidence
No complicated process. No pressure to move faster than you're ready to. Just a clear path from "I've never done this" to "I can't wait to go again."
STEP ONE
TRY ONE CLASS
No commitment required. Come meet the group, get a feel for the coaching style, and see what Golf Foundations actually looks like. Use code FIRSTFOUNDATION for 30% off your first session.
STEP TWO
BUILD REAL SKILLS
Weekly classes combine instruction, guided practice, and on-course play using the Operation 36 development model. You'll track real progress — not just "take more lessons."
STEP THREE
PLAY WITH CONFIDENCE
Hit real milestones. Earn a legitimate handicap. Get on the course and actually enjoy the game — with your friends, your colleagues, or just yourself on a Saturday morning.
Your first class is 30% off
Spots are limited — classes run weekly at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, Spokane.
Another season can go by where golf stays on the "someday" list.
The invitations to play with colleagues keep getting awkward. The weekends your friends tee off without you keep adding up. And the window you think might be closing actually closes.
Intimidation isn't a reason to wait. It's exactly what Golf Foundations is designed to remove.
"Someday is how another season slips by. The only thing standing between you and the course is one class."
This time next season, you could be the one inviting people to play.
Imagine walking onto the course knowing exactly what you're doing. You've got a repeatable swing, a real handicap, and something to genuinely look forward to every weekend.
Golf went from the thing you always meant to try — to one of the best decisions you made this year.
✔ A swing you can trust
Built on fundamentals that actually hold up on the course, not just the range.
✔ Real, trackable progress
Operation 36 benchmarks show you exactly how far you've come.
✔ A community that gets it
Everyone in the program started where you are. No judgment, just growth.
✔ Confidence on the course
Say yes to the next golf invitation without dreading it.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! You can view and purchase available packages here.
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A structured coaching program for adult golfers who are new to the game or returning after time away. It builds confidence, consistency, and clear fundamentals using the Operation 36 development model.
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Operation 36 is a proven framework that helps golfers improve by starting from distances that match their ability and progressing forward as skills develop. It allows players to experience success early and track measurable improvement.
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No. The program is designed to meet players where they are, whether you’re brand new or have played casually without formal coaching.
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No. It’s also ideal for adult golfers who feel inconsistent, lack confidence, or are unsure how to practice effectively.
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Sessions combine skill development, guided practice, and on-course application. Players work on fundamentals while learning how to practice with purpose and apply skills on the course.
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This program blends instruction, practice, and play. Instead of isolated swing changes, players learn how to improve skills and use them in real golf situations.
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Yes. On-course play is part of the Operation 36 framework and is scaled appropriately based on ability and comfort level.
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Progress is measured through Operation 36 benchmarks, scoring goals, and coach feedback, making improvement clear and motivating.
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Players are guided into the next appropriate program based on their progress and goals, including Break Scoring Barriers or continued coaching.
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Simply go to our class schedule page here and find a time that fits your schedule and sign up for it!
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No!
You can pay a la carte if you want to but you won’t have access to discounted private lessons or have access to progress tracking.