Private lessons are customized to each golfer. You pick your date and time. Topic depends on your individual golf goals and your current "skill."

All private lessons include video and range balls (plus equipment provided by request).

Golfers in a private lesson can learn:    • Set up, grip, stance, alignment    • Full swing (irons and woods)    • Short game (chipping, pitching, bump and runs)    • Bunkers and putting    • Woods (tee shots and fairway woods)    • Pre-shot routine    • Consistency, contact, distance and direction    • Ball flight laws and trick shots    • Speed and technique    • Golf lingo, golf etiquette and golf rules    • Learn at your own pace - on your schedule!

Golf 101 is a customized private lesson program already in a package for you. Golf 101 is a beginning golf program or "crash course in golf." Becky designed this Golf 101 program to bring you from "no golf experience" to "getting comfortable" to playing with family, friends, co-workers, business associates or in a golf tournament. (Please allow 5 weeks to complete this program.)

  1 - Consultation (1/2-hour - add on to first lesson)
        Golf Goal and lesson plan outline
        How to buy equipment
        Golf terminology and equipment overview

  4 - Private Lessons (1 hour each)
        Lesson 1 (1 1/2 hours with consultation)
              Grip, set up, half swing, video
        Lesson 2
              Full swing, follow through and contact
        Lesson 3
              Woods and tee shots
        Lesson 4
              Putting and chipping

  1 - Playing Lesson* (3-7 holes - approx. 2 hours)
        How to drive a golf cart and make a tee time
        How to tee off and where to tee it up
        What club to hit and where
        Who hits first and the flow of playing golf
        Golf course etiquette and more!
              * Must be at a non-busy time for the golf course

      $400 for the entire Golf 101 package (you save $120)

Golf 201 is for the golfer with some or more experience. To get the scoring edge, you need to advance these golf "scoring skills":

  4 - Private Lessons (1 hour each)
        Lesson 1
              Short game (pitching, lobs, cut shots)
        Lesson 2
              Bunkers (long and short)
        Lesson 3
              Full swing and video
        Lesson 4
              Fairway woods and tee shots

  1 - Playing Lesson* (3-9 holes - approx. 2 hours)
        Side hill lies and uneven lies
        Bunkers
        Fairway woods and tee shots
              * Must be at a non-busy time for the golf course

      $400 for the entire Golf 101 package (you save $120)

Maximum of 3 golfers in playing lessons at one playing lesson. You may split the rate between the golfers. Golfers will pay the green fees directly to the golf course. "On-course lessons" must be booked at least 1-2 weeks ahead of time.

Golfers in a playing lesson can learn:

      • How to make a tee time and score card info

      • How to drive a golf cart and pull cart etiquette

      • Safety and golf etiquette

      • Club selection

      • Shot making (flat lies, side hills, trouble shots)

      • How to work the golf course to your advantage

      • Rules and how they can "save" you strokes

      • Where to stand and the flow of the golf course

 • How do I book a golf lesson?

     • Call Becky Fossum-Willlard at (253) 576-3130 (cell). Lessons are by appointment only.

 • How do I make a lesson payment?

     • Cash or check (made out to "Becky Fossum Golf"), VISA or Master Card. Also on Canterwood account.

 • Where is Canterwood Golf & Country Club? Where do I find out more info about Becky Fossum Golf?

     • For directions to Canterwood Golf & Country Club, click here. For more information about Becky Fossum Golf, click here.

 • Where is Indian Ridge Country Club?

     • For directions to Indian Ridge Country Club, click here.

 • What is the cancellation policy?

     • 24-hour notice by phone call to Becky Fossum, (253) 576-3130 or lesson will be charged to your account.

 • Is there an expiration date on lessons?

     • Yes, one year from the purchase date.

 • Can I purchase golf lesson gift certificates?

     • Yes, they are available all year long through the Pro Shop or Becky.