NEW ADULT GOLFERS
GOLF FOUNDATIONS.
A beginner-friendly group golf program for adults who want to learn golf the right way — at Qualchan, with PGA Professionals, using a curriculum that actually gets you on the course.
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
What's included
- Join and attend any time — no fixed start
- Small groups — 4 to 6 players
- Real on-course play each level
- Operation 36 progress tracking
- No prior experience required
THE CREEK AT QUALCHAN
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NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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PGA PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
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OPERATION 36 FRAMEWORK
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LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS
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SMALL GROUP ENVIRONMENT
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REALISTIC GOALS
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LOADS OF FUN
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WEEKLY CLASSES
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FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING
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THE CREEK AT QUALCHAN · NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED · PGA PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION · OPERATION 36 FRAMEWORK · LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS · SMALL GROUP ENVIRONMENT · REALISTIC GOALS · LOADS OF FUN · WEEKLY CLASSES · FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING ·
THE PROGRAM
Built for adults who are new to the game.
Golf Foundations is an ongoing group program for adult beginners. There's no fixed start date — you join when you're ready, attend weekly sessions at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, and progress at your own pace. Every session is led by a PGA Professional.
The curriculum is built around the Operation 36 development model — a nationally recognized framework that starts you close to the hole and moves you back as you improve. You advance when you've hit a real scoring milestone, not on a fixed schedule.
Groups are capped at 6:1 player tp coach ratio. Everyone in the group is at a similar stage. The first class is commitment-free — come see how it works before you buy a package.
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
THE PROGRAM
Built for adults who are new to the game.
You advance to the next distance only after you score even par for 9 holes from where you're standing. That means every milestone you hit is real — not a date on a calendar.
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Join any time. Progress at your own pace.
Small groups
4–6 players per session. Enough community to make it enjoyable, enough space for real coaching attention.
Weekly sessions
One 75-minute coached session per week. Attend when you can, progress when you're ready.
On-course rounds
Each level ends with a real 9-hole round at your distance. You play the course, not just the range.
Operation 36 app
Track every score, see your progress over time, and follow a practice plan between sessions.
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
YOUR COACHES
PGA Professionals who specialize in adult beginners.
Bo Baker has spent more than a decade coaching golfers of every age and skill level, with a particular focus on the adult beginner experience. His approach is built on patience, clear explanations, and making sure every student leaves the session knowing what they worked on and why it matters on the course.
Corey Prugh brings the same philosophy and works alongside Bo in Golf Foundations sessions. Between them, they have coached hundreds of adult beginners in Spokane through their first rounds of golf.
Bo Baker | PGA Professional
Corey Prugh | PGA Professional
- 2023–25Operation 36 Master Top 50 Coach
- 2023IEPGA Teacher of the Year & Player Development Award
- 2022IEPGA Player Development Award
- 2021IEPGA Player Development Award
- 2019IEPGA Teacher of the Year
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
WHAT A SESSION LOOKS LIKE
Instruction, practice, and actual golf — every week.
Each 75-minute session has three parts. You won't spend the whole time hitting range balls — instruction, guided practice, and on-course play happen every single session.
First 25 minutes
Instruction
Bo or Corey covers one specific skill — the mechanics, why it matters, and what to feel when you're doing it right. No jargon, no information overload. One thing at a time.
Next 25 minutes
Guided practice
You work on that skill with your instructor present. They watch, adjust, and give you feedback in real time. The group format means you also learn from watching others in the same situation.
Final 25 minutes
On-course play
You take what you just learned onto the course — playing holes at your Operation 36 distance. When you score even par for 9 holes, you advance to the next level.
First class 30% off — use code FIRSTFOUNDATION
PRICING
What you get every single session.
Most beginner golf programs are fixed seasons — you sign up, wait for a start date, and work toward one on-course session at the end. Golf Foundations is ongoing. You join when you're ready, attend weekly, and progress through the Operation 36 levels at your own pace.
Every session: PGA-led instruction, guided practice, and real holes on the course. Groups capped at a 6:1 player to coach ratio — not 8, not 10.
On-course play built into the curriculum
4–6 players per group — not 8
Operation 36 progress tracking every session
IEPGA Teacher of the Year instruction
No fixed season — start when you're ready
Single session
$65
No commitment. Come once, see if it's for you. First class 30% off with code FIRSTFOUNDATION.
Packages
180 day expiration from date of purchase
4 sessions
$61.25 per session
8 sessions Most popular
$58.13 per session
12 sessions
$55.42 per session
Prefer private?
45 minutes · one-on-one
Focused swing work with a PGA Professional
Your first class is 30% off
Spots are limited — classes run weekly at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course, Spokane.
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.