Thank you for your interest in the Jim McLean Golf Schools at PGA WEST.  We are dedicated to providing you with the absolute finest golf instruction to be found anywhere in the world.  Our entire professional staff is committed to exceeding your goals.  This commitment has earned the reward of being ranked the #1 golf school in America by U.S. News and World Report, CNN, and Travel and Leisure Magazine.  We are proud of our achievement and are determined to remain the best.

Considered the “Western Home of Golf in America,” PGA WEST and La Quinta Resort & Club boast a total of 90 magnificent holes – more than any other resort in the Western United States. Since 1997, the Jim McLean Golf School at PGA WEST has developed the golf swing skills and game improvement for a variety of players from beginner to touring professionals. At PGA WEST, the environment, equipment, and world-class instruction combine for extraordinary golf experiences. PGA WEST offers a two-tier, manicured, 150 yard by 50 yard practice tee, facing the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains that beckon you to practice all day! Short game and putting green areas are adjacent to the practice tee. After arriving at the Jim McLean Golf School, you will absolutely realize that you have made the right choice.

There are three main ingredients that identify a world class golf school. Jim understood from the beginning that the facility itself needed to be first class, the instructors must be at the top of their profession, and finally we must have completely satisfied customers – students who were perfectly attended to and realized improvement!

The Lead Master Instructors are the elite of their profession. All of our instructors are full-time teaching professionals, many are experienced former PGA Tour Professionals who are among the “Top 100” teachers in America.  We have created the premier learning environment for our clientele by thoroughly training and developing the teaching skills of our staff to quite simply, be the best in the business. The critical element necessary to be the best Golf School in the world is guaranteed improvement. Our patented “Superstation” provides indoor video analysis using state-of-the-art JC Video technology, ensuring complete and detailed swing analysis. Need we mention the weather – spectacular in the fall, winter, and spring! Allow us to assist you in selecting the school that best suits your skills, or design a custom program for you and your guests.