Adult Instructional Offerings
At Chambers Bay Academy, our goal is to serve you. We have carefully designed our instruction programs to cater to golfers of all ages and abilities. Whether you are an elite player or just getting started, let us find the champion golfer in you.
Click on the instruction offerings below for details. For info on junior instruction, please visit our Junior Academy page.
ADULT ACADEMY MEMBERSHIPS
Our Academy Memberships produce long-term results by coaching four key areas: game management, mindset, purposeful practice, and swing technique. With three membership levels, our coaching will fit golfers of all skill levels.
Whether you’re just beginning or competing an elite level, it all starts with our initial On-Course Playing Lesson.
On-Course Group Playing Lesson
This is a 2-hour on-course group playing lesson with one of our Academy Instructors who will provide on-course instruction. After play, each player will receive a playing assessment and a game plan to achieve their goals.
$150 per student
- Saturday, May 18th at 4:15 pm
- Saturday, May 25th at 4:30 pm
- Saturday, June 1st at 4:30 pm
- Saturday, June 15th at 4:30 pm
- Saturday, June 29th at 4:45 pm
- Saturday, July 20th at 4:15 pm
Contact Head Golf Professional, Ryan Young at ryoung@kempersports.com, to schedule an On-Course Group Playing Lesson.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
All of our memberships include weekly training, unlimited Academy Practice Center Use, and coaching via our CoachNow App.
Level I
LEVEL I MEMBERSHIP:
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Weekly Remote Coaching via CoachNow App
- 20% off private instruction
- Golf Club member rates on green fees
- 15% discount on Golf Shop Merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount on Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
$150/month*
*Three (3) month minimum commitment required. Memberships are billed automatically. After three months, two-day cancellation notice required. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Level II
LEVEL II MEMBERSHIP:
- (3) 90-min Off-Course Training Sessions* per month
- (1) 2-hour On-Course Training Sessions* per month
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Recommended Purposeful Practice Homework via CoachNow App
- (1) Video Swing Analysis per month
- (1) Short Game Skills Assessment per quarter
- Recommended Stat Tracking
- 20% off private instruction
- Golf Club member rates on green fees
- 15% discount on Golf Shop Merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount on Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
6:1 Student to Instructor ratio.
$250/month*
*Three (3) month minimum commitment required. Memberships are billed automatically. After three months, two-week cancellation notice required. Prescheduled training sessions occur rain or shine and do not rollover. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Level III
LEVEL III MEMBERSHIP:
- (2) 2-hour Off-Course Training Sessions* per month
- (2) 2-hour On-Course Training Sessions* per month
- Unlimited Academy Practice Center use*
- Required Purposeful Practice Homework via CoachNow App
- (1) Video Swing Analysis per month
- (1) Short Game Skills Assessment per quarter
- Required Stat Tracking
- Recommended Tournament Preparation
- 20% off private instruction
- Golf Club member rates on green fees
- 15% discount on Golf Shop Merchandise (excluding hard goods)
- 15% discount on Chambers Bay Grill and Turnstand
4:1 Student to Instructor ratio. Minimum Advanced Skill Level Required.
$350/month*
*Three (3) month minimum commitment required. Memberships are billed automatically. After three months, two-week cancellation notice required. Prescheduled training sessions occur rain or shine and do not rollover. Unlimited Academy Practice Center use based off of normal hours of operation.
Private Instruction
Individual Lessons
50-minutes with one of our PGA Academy Instructors utilizing video swing analysis sent to your email. Utilize this one-on-one instructional time to focus on the driver, irons, short game, and/or putting.
Practice Center Day Pass included on day of lesson ($30 value).
Single Lesson – $150
Series of 4 Lessons – $500
Ultimate Game Package
Two individual Adult 50-Minute Lessons and a 2-hour On-Course Group Playing Lesson. Utilize this one-on-one instructional time off-course to focus on exactly what you need in your game to become a better golfer. Then, tie everything together on-course as you play Chambers Bay accompanied by one of our PGA Academy Instructors.
Adult Ultimate Game Package – $400
Contact Director of Instruction, Ryan Young, at ryoung@kempersports.com for more info or to book the Ultimate Game Package.
Adult Group Instruction
Welcome2Golf
Welcome2Golf is your perfect on ramp to the game. Four group lessons to get you from the lesson tee to the golf course.
Welcome2Golf Adult Beginner Lesson Experiences Include:
- Six hours of instruction (Four 90-minute classes scheduled once a week).
- Last class of each series includes playing golf on the golf course!
- (10) “Practice with the Pro” Experiences (Supervised group practice sessions by a golf professional to gain the most from your practice sessions. Additional fees apply [$50 ea.].)
- (5) “Play with a Pro” Experiences (2-hour group on-course play experience with tips by a golf professional. Additional fees apply [$150 ea.].).
- FREE rental set equipment during clinics.
- Club fitting.
- And more!
*Classes require a minimum of four ADULT students… SO BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!
Register now for upcoming classes: New classes coming soon!
*For more info or to book a private group class, contact Academy Instructor, Christian Ballard at cballard@kempersports.com.
Weekend Coaching Club
There has never been a better time to work on your game, and the PGA Coaching Club offers the most efficient way to do so. No matter what your skill level, this club is designed to provide you with structured practice each week.
Our PGA Academy Instructors host clinics teaching a specific golf skill followed by a supervised practice session. Club members can also take their learning to the course and play after the clinics for a special sunset green fee*.
Your monthly membership* includes:
- Unlimited use of the practice center including range balls every weekend
- PGA instructed clinics every Saturday from 1-2:30pm
- Eligible for $40 weekend green fees after 2:30 pm (walk-on only)
- Interactive coaching all month via CoahNow app
- Limit to the first 20 members. $40 weekend sunset green fees based on course availability, walk-on only.
$120 per month
Register now for upcoming monthly memberships:
Adult Golf Schools
1/2 Day Golf School
Come join Brian and Ryan for a unique experience to improve all elements of your game! Together, you will receive their complete experience and attention to give your golf game the total plan for improvement.
Brian has been a Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher since 2005 and a Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor since 2010. Additionally, he has had 28 students win on the PGA and LPGA Tours since 2001.
Ryan is ranked as a Golf Digest Best Teachers in Washington State (2024-25). GOLF Magazine added him to the Teachers to Watch List (2024-25). His PGA Chapter awarded him Teacher of the Year in 2023.
1/2 Day Golf School – This package includes a 4 hour golf school. We start with video analysis and work in a small group setting (4:1 Student/Instructor ratio) focusing on all aspects of the game.
Also includes a voucher for a complimentary round of golf at Chambers Bay to be used within 12 months of the school.
$350 per student*
Register now for upcoming schools:
- Friday, August 28-29 – 2-Day Golf School – Full
- Friday, September 13th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
*Alumni discount available. Please contact Director of Instruction, Ryan Young, at ryoung@kempersports.com for discount code.
Stay & Play Golf Schools
Our Stay & Play Golf Schools provide you the complete Chambers Bay experience. This multi-day golf school includes small group instruction, rounds of golf with a pro, dining at our Grill, and stay at the Chambers Bay Golf House hosted by our Director of Instruction.
Stay & Play Golf Schools Include:
- (2) Two-hour small group instruction personalized for each students’ needs (4:1 student to teacher ratio)
- (2) Rounds of Golf – at least two hours accompanied by an Academy Instructor
- (2) Lunch vouchers at the Grill or Turnstand
- (2) Night stay at Chambers Bay Golf House in University Place hosted by our Director of Instruction
- Additional Discounts (10-15% off) at the Golf Shop and Grill
To book a Stay & Play Golf School, contact Director of Instruction Ryan Young at ryoung@kempersports.com
Interested in staying at the Chambers Bay Golf House between golf schools? Check availability here.
Social Events / Member Events
Social 6
Play a leisurely 6-hole loop at Chambers Bay. Everyone will receive (2) drink vouchers to taste spirits by Chambers Bay Distillery.
All registrants will receive 15% off at Chambers Bay Grill following play. Prepaid, no refunds.
$40
Register now for our upcoming events:
7 & 7 Seas
Play a leisurely 7-hole loop at Chambers Bay. Beer tasting provided by 7 Seas Brewing.
All registrants will receive 15% off at Chambers Bay Grill following play. Prepaid, no refunds.
$45
Register now for our upcoming events:
Wine & 9
Join us for 9-holes of sunset golf at Chambers Bay. Our PGA Instructors will host warm-up instruction prior to play. Then following golf, we will host wine tasting by a local vintner at Chambers Bay Grill.
Everyone receives 15% off at Chambers Bay Grill during the wine tasting after golf.
Space is limited so reserve your spot today! Prepaid, no refunds.
$50
Register now for upcoming events:
- Wednesday, August 28th – 4:00 pm Tee Time Start – Jackson Family Wine
- Wednesday, September 18th – 3:00 pm Tee Time Start – Browne Family Vineyards
Thursday Evening Skins Game
Come and compete in a 9-hole skins game with gross and net divisions on Thursday afternoons sponsored by TRUE Linkwear.
- $40 registration fee paid online (credit card only)
- $20 cash skins per division ($40 total to play in both divisions)
- Skins are only paid out for birdie or better (net birdie for net divison)
- Closest to the pin contests on Par 3’s to win TRUE Linkswear gift cards
- Registration opens 2 days before event
August
September
- Thursday, September 5th – Registration opens 9/3
- Thursday, September 12th – Registration opens 9/10
- Thursday, September 19th – Registration opens 9/17
- Thursday, September 26th – Registration opens 9/24
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Elite
CBGA Levels of Player Development
Need help deciding what program fits your game the best? We have labeled each program to help guide you in the right direction. Click Here to learn more about our classifications.