The Best Golf Schools in Arizona Golflink.com

If you’re a resident of Arizona or just visiting on vacation, the Grand Canyon State offers some of the best golf schools in the U.S. With near-perfect weather throughout the year, you can’t go wrong picking an Arizona golf school to get your game in shape. Here are some of the best golf schools in Arizona to choose from, and what makes them elite.

The Best Arizona Golf Schools at a Glance

We recommend five incredible golf schools in Arizona, including academies in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson and Fountain Hills. Here's a quick overview of how they compare. Continue reading for more information on each of these golf schools.

School	Location	Price Range	Duration
Vision54	Scottsdale	$2,000-$4,000	2 & 3 day options
Tour Striker Golf Academy	Phoenix	$998	3 days
Eagle Mountain Golf Academy	Fountain Hills	$425-$1,225	1, 2 & 3 day options
Legacy Golf Performance Center	Phoenix	$600 per day	1, 2 & 3 day options
Bird Golf Academy	Tucson	$2,525-$7,395	18-40 hours of instruction

Vision54 at Talking Stick Golf Club (Scottsdale)

If you’ve previously tried a golf academy and it wasn’t your cup of tea, we highly recommend giving Vision54 in Scottsdale a try. This program is built to improve not only your swing fundamentals but also your human skills. You’ll be amazed by the way Vision54 ties everyday life skills into your golf game to make one harmonious unit that helps you on and off the golf course.

Vision54 preaches that operating like a machine on the golf course just doesn’t work. Fundamentals can be both technical and human and this program teaches you to be your own best coach. Vision54 even offers situational training where you learn how to solve problems on the course and overcome challenges. Vision 54 offers remote coaching as well as a self-coaching option, but the true experience comes from the in-person options, of which you have several to choose.

3-Day Human Skills Comprehensive ($3,500): This is the total package from Vision54 where you learn all nine of their Human Skills including your self-talk and decision-making. You also learn to master the three essentials of the golf swing (balance, tempo, and tension awareness). The maximum student/teacher ratio is 4:1 and each day consists of presentations, coaching, and on-course work.
2-Day Go Deep, Go Low ($4,000): This two-day academy is built around diving deep into your presence and focus on the golf course while applying your skills to shoot better scores. This program is the next level for those who have already familiarized themselves with the Human Skills portion from Vision54 and is recommended for players with a 20 handicap and below.
2-Day Human Skills ($2,000): The Human Skill aspect of Vision54 is part of the overall program and gives you the foundation of how to attack the golf course through understanding and focusing. Each day with this program includes 18 holes on the course learning how to apply your skills to on-course situations.

Vision54 offers many other options besides what we’ve included here, whether you’re looking for a single-day or multiple-day golf academy.

Tour Striker Golf Academy at Raven Golf Club (Phoenix)

Martin Chuck is the man behind Tour Striker Golf Academy and he’s been one of the top instructors to players of all levels for over 30 years. With nearly 4,000 alumni, Tour Striker Golf Academy gives you the confidence you need through on-course lessons and leaves you with a greater knowledge of what to practice and how to practice. From chipping, putting, driving, and play, and more, Tour Striker addresses all aspects of your game to get you on the path to success. Student/teacher ratios are typically 3:1, so class sizes are small but they tend to fill quickly.

3-Day Academy ($998): The 3-day academy includes breakfast and lunch each day, instruction from Martin Chuck and staff, 3D motion and ball flight analysis, daily take-home videos, and on-course play lessons.

Tour Striker Golf Academy also offers programs for juniors, as well as online and private coaching.

Eagle Mountain Golf Academy (Fountain Hills)

Eagle Mountain Golf Club in Fountain Hills is home to Eagle Mountain Golf Academy, one of the elite golf schools of Arizona. Derek Nannen is regarded as one of the best instructors in the game today and his program is built to help golfers of all abilities. Nannen played on the PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour, and we like the fact that the analysis is coming from someone who isn’t just certified, but also played the game at the highest level. Nannen has taught with legends such as Hank Haney, Jim Flick, and Jim McLean.

1-Day Academy ($425): Includes V1 video analysis, range time, chipping and putting, sand play, green reading, long game, on-course play, and lunch.
2-Day Academy ($825): Includes everything listed above plus additional topics, video analysis, and additional greenside shots.
3-Day Academy ($1,225): Includes everything listed above plus a third day dedicated to on-course work.

Legacy Golf Performance Center at Legacy Golf Club (Phoenix)

This state-of-the-art facility is located at Legacy Golf Club and is part of the Golf Channel Academy. You’ll learn on a four-level putting green and a short-game complex in addition to the range. The programs emphasize ball control and the mental side of golf. Your improvement comes from identifying key strengths and weaknesses and focusing on the ideal combination of those. The Legacy Golf Performance Center noted that its alumni have competed and won on all major tours including the PGA Tour. Your academy will have a maximum student/teacher ratio of 4:1, no matter how many days you reserve.

1, 2, or 3-Day Academy ($600 per day): Includes four hours of range time and short game work, 9-holes of on-course instruction, and lunch.

Bird Golf Academy at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador (Tucson)

Bird Golf Academies are located in many states throughout the U.S. and are a great option for personalized instruction over multiple days. If you’re looking to stay in Tucson (or even if you’re not) we can’t think of a better option than the Bird Golf Academy at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador. This AAA four-diamond resort has everything you need to stay in style while you work on your game. The amenities are second to none in Tucson and the courses on the property are stunning.

The golf school options from Bird Golf are extensive. So much so that we’ll provide you with an overview of the three types of academies they offer, but please note that each academy has a 1, 2, or 3-day option, and pricing varies. If it sounds confusing, it kind of is, but what's clear is that Bird Golf is the best golf school option in Tucson.

All academy options include resort lodging, unlimited golf, unlimited practice facility use, and lunch each day with your golf professional.

The Buddy ($2,525-$5,250): Includes 18-30 hours of instruction with a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
The Champion ($2,925-$5,550): Includes 24-40 hours of instruction with a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
The Eagle ($3,495-$7,395): Includes 18-30 hours of instruction with 1:1 individual instruction.

Onward and Upward

Any golf instruction with a certified PGA or LPGA professional is money well spent. If you’ve tried going for a weekly lesson or a yearly tuneup with little result, perhaps a multi-day golf academy is just what you need to get your game to where you want it to be. And where better than sunny Arizona to work toward getting the golf game you really want?