

Expert Instruction. World-Class Facilities. Proven Results.
Elevate Your Game at The Palm Desert Golf Academy
Refine your swing, sharpen your skills, and unlock your full potential – book your lesson today.
Master Your Golf Game in Palm Desert
Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or sharpening a tournament-ready swing, the Palm Desert Golf Academy at Desert Willow Golf Resort is Southern California’s premier destination for golf instruction. Led by award-winning PGA Professionals, our Academy blends personalized private lessons, immersive golf schools, dynamic daily clinics, junior programs, and custom club fitting, all designed to help you play your best golf.
With advanced video swing analysis, golf fitness training, and guided practice techniques, every detail is crafted to elevate your game in an inspiring desert setting.
Explore our upcoming clinics and golf schools today and take the next step toward unlocking your full golfing potential.
Why Choose The Palm Desert Golf Academy?

PGA Certified Instructors with Decades of Experience
Learn from seasoned PGA professionals who bring proven instructional techniques and personalized coaching to help golfers of all levels improve with confidence.

Private Instruction, Daily Clinics, and Multi-Day Golf Schools
Whether you’re looking for a one-on-one lesson, focused skill development, or an immersive golf school experience, we offer flexible programs tailored to your goals.

Cutting-Edge Video Swing Analysis and Feedback
Enhance your performance with high-definition video swing analysis, allowing for precise breakdowns of your technique and real-time feedback during lessons.

Golf Fitness Assessments and Stick Mobility Classes
Improve flexibility, strength, and range of motion through specialized golf fitness training, including Stick Mobility sessions designed to support a more efficient and injury-resistant swing.

Junior Programs and PGA Jr. League Participation
Give young golfers the tools to grow with fun, structured programs that develop skills, sportsmanship, and a love for the game in a supportive environment.

Custom Club Fitting Using the Latest Technology
Stunning desert panoramas frame every hole, enhancing the visual drama of your round.

Practice Facilities in a Stunning Desert Setting
Where Every Swing Meets Scenic Inspiration
At the Palm Desert Golf Academy, practice feels less like a routine and more like a retreat. Our expansive, meticulously maintained facilities invite you to sharpen your skills—whether you’re dialing in your drive, perfecting your short game, or finding rhythm on the putting green.
All of it unfolds beneath the breathtaking backdrop of Palm Desert’s mountains and desert landscape, creating an environment where training is as beautiful as it is effective.
What You’ll Find at Our Practice Facilities:
- Expansive driving range with natural turf
- Dedicated short game areas for chipping and pitching
- Professionally groomed putting greens
- A serene desert setting that inspires focus and flow
Golf Programs at the Palm Desert Golf Academy
From beginner clinics to elite instruction, the Palm Desert Golf Academy offers a complete range of programs designed to help every golfer improve their game.

Beginner-Friendly Golf Instruction
Discover the Joy of Golf with Our Get Golf Ready Program
Take your first swing with confidence at the Palm Desert Golf Academy at Desert Willow Golf Resort. Our Get Golf Ready program is designed for beginners and returning players, offering five weeks of fun, supportive, and skill-building lessons. Led by PGA Professionals, you’ll learn the fundamentals of the game, from grip and swing to course etiquette, all while enjoying the beauty of Palm Desert.

“The Palm Desert Golf Academy is a first class teaching centre. They have a super range, short game facility and putting green. Our instructor Jason Wilkinson has been teaching for 16 years and has many great ways of getting his teaching points across. Use of real time video was so helpful. I have taken lessons from many instructors and the set up at PDGA and Jason as instructor have been the most valuable. Highly recommended.“
– Google Reviewer
PGA Certified Instruction
learn from the pros, master your game
Director of Instruction Paul Bucy, along with our PGA Professional staff, believes that using the right equipment, maintaining proper physical conditioning, and practicing in a structured environment are as crucial as sound technique for advancing your game. Our academy offers state-of-the-art video swing analysis, comprehensive golf fitness evaluations, and innovative swing drills to accelerate learning. The Palm Desert Golf Academy provides top-notch resources for improving every facet of your golf game.


Frequently Asked Questions
About the Palm Desert Golf Academy
We offer a complete spectrum of instruction, from private one-on-one lessons and daily group clinics to immersive multi-day golf schools. Our programs are designed for every level of golfer, from beginner to tournament-ready.
All instruction is led by PGA Certified Professionals, including Director of Instruction Paul Bucy. Our award-winning staff brings decades of teaching experience and a personal, results-driven approach to every session.
Our daily clinics are designed around small-group learning with a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Each 50-minute session focuses on a specific skill, full swing, chipping and pitching, or bunker play, offering hands-on, tailored feedback in a supportive group setting.
Yes. Our Get Golf Ready program is designed specifically for beginners and returning players. This 5-week series builds confidence in a relaxed, welcoming environment while teaching the fundamentals of the game.
Absolutely. We offer year-round junior instruction for ages 7–13, including beginner programs, the Bobcats Players Series, and the PGA Jr. League. Our junior programs are built to develop skills, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love for the game.
Swing & Stretch is our 45-minute golf fitness class focused on mobility, strength, and injury prevention. It combines joint mobilization, deep stretching, and strength training to improve swing efficiency and recovery.
Yes. We use TrackMan technology and expert fitting to match your equipment to your unique swing. We fit leading brands like Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping, and Scotty Cameron, and also offer club adjustments and repairs.
Our Academy offers access to an all-grass driving range, dedicated short game areas, professionally groomed putting greens, and private training zones, all set within the stunning desert landscape of Desert Willow Golf Resort.
You can book a private lesson, join a clinic, or register for a golf school online or by calling us directly at (760) 340-4057 or emailing pbucy@desertwillow.com.
Yes. Academy memberships provide exclusive access to our private practice facility, member pricing on instruction, discounts on apparel, and more. Options are available for single, family, junior, and seasonal use.

Don’t Wait to Improve Your Game!
Book your private lesson, join a clinic, or register for our next Signature Golf School today and experience world-class golf instruction in Palm Desert.











