Palm Desert Golf Academy

at Desert Willow Golf Resort
Learn From The Pros, Master Your Game

The Palm Desert Golf Academy at Desert Willow is a World-Class golf instruction facility providing the finest in instruction, golf clubs, club repair and group clinics. PGA Certified Instruction has been an important component in the twenty-year success of the Desert's premier golfing destination.

Director of Instruction, Paul Bucy and staff believe that using the correct equipment, proper physical conditioning and having a structured environment for practice is as important as sound technique when taking your game to the next level. They offer state-of-the art video computer swing analysis, golf fitness evaluations, and teach innovative swing drills accelerating the learning process. The Palm Desert Golf Academy is a great resource for every facet of your game.

Academy Programs

		Signature Golf Schools (2 + 3 day) Signature Golf Schools offer a very unique approach made up of full swing and short game analysis, proper diagnosis, purposeful situational practice, and expert on-course instruction. 3:1 student to teacher ratio. Learn More...


		Performance Golf Schools (1 day) The Palm Desert Golf Academy's One Day Performance Golf School includes short game instruction, video swing analysis, lunch at The Terrace restaurant, and one round of golf with your instructor. 2:1 student to teacher ratio. Learn More...


		Mastering the Short Game (1 day) Learn the scoring skills required to improve your golf game and lower your scores on the course. This valuable one-day school will improve your skills and your love for golf. 3:1 student to teacher ratio. Learn More...


		Daily Golf Clinics (50 minutes) Regularly scheduled golf clinics provide our guests with professional instruction in a group environment. The Palm Desert Golf Academy's PGA Professional Golf Instructors cover a variety of topics such as Full Swing, Chipping and Pitching, and Greenside Bunker Fundamentals. Learn More...


		Stick Mobility Golf Fitness (45 minutes) The Palm Desert Golf Academy's 45 minute Stick Mobility Golf Fitness class is designed to improve your mobility, stability, and strength in your golf swing. This class focuses on joint mobilization, strength training, and deep fascial stretching to increase overall performance, reduce risk of injury, and accelerate recovery. Learn More...