Orlando golf school: two days that change how you play
Three golfers per coach. Fourteen coached hours. Nine holes of on-course coaching every afternoon. Built on the six pillars from my book, Instant Golf Improvement.
$1,999 $2,299 per golfer
Why most golf schools don't stick
You've probably seen it. A golfer comes home from a golf school with a notebook full of tips and, a month later, the same old swing.
The problem usually isn't the instruction. It's too many golfers per coach, too much time on the range and nothing after you leave. I built the Instant Golf Improvement golf school to fix all three.
What's included
All for $1,999 per golfer. Tuition rises to $2,299 on January 1, 2027.
- 14 hoursof coaching over two days at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
- 3 to 1coach-to-golfer ratio, guaranteed, so you're coached, not watching
- 9 holesof on-course coaching each afternoon, with real lies, real targets and a real score
- 9 golfersper school, so groups stay small
- Lunchboth days
- Unlimitedfollow-up after the school, so the changes travel home with you
What your two days look like
Mornings are for skills. You rotate through stations with your coach: full swing, short game and putting. Every station ties back to one of the six pillars, so you always know why you're working on something.
Afternoons are for golf. You play nine holes with your coach each day. That's where a swing that works on a flat range mat gets tested on a sidehill lie with water in front. It's also where you learn to manage your game, which saves more strokes than most swing changes.
You leave with a plan. Your coach writes down the two or three things that will help you most, with the drills to own them. Then you've got unlimited follow-up to keep you on track.
Try this before you come: the wedge ladder
Here's a drill straight from our short-game station, and you can start it this week. Put targets on the range at 30, 40, 50 and on up to 120 yards, ten yards apart. Hit three balls to each one with the wedge that feels right. Write down which club and which swing length gets you there.
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Most golfers find big gaps. Maybe nothing reliable between 50 and 80 yards. Those gaps are where scoring goes to die. Bring your notes, and we'll fill them in on day one.
2026 and 2027 school dates
Every school is two days at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, with just nine seats. Pick your dates to see seats remaining and reserve.
- November 9 and 10, 2026Reserve
- February 12 and 13, 2027Reserve
- April 9 and 10, 2027Reserve
- May 21 and 22, 2027Reserve
- July 9 and 10, 2027Reserve
- September 9 and 10, 2027Reserve
- November 19 and 20, 2027Reserve
Tuition schedule
- Now to Nov 26$1,999
- Black Friday to Dec 24$1,699
- Dec 25 to 31$1,999
- From Jan 1, 2027$2,299
Give the gift of a golf school
Shopping for a golfer who has everything? Give them two days that will actually change their game.
- A gift certificate for one golf school seat, $1,999 today
- Good for a full seat at any school, even after tuition goes up
- The golfer picks the dates that work for them
- Emailed right away, ready to print or forward
- No expiration date, so there's no pressure to rush
Meet your coach
I'm John Hughes, a PGA Master Professional of Instruction, one of only 477 PGA of America Master Professionals. In other words, one of the top 1.5% of golf professionals in America. I've spent more than 25 years running golf schools, including as National Director of Instruction for Golf Digest Schools. I've been named a GOLF Magazine Teacher to Watch, a Golf Digest Best in State instructor and a Golf Tips Magazine Top 25 Instructor, and I was inducted into the North Florida PGA Hall of Fame in 2026.
Every coach at an Instant Golf Improvement school is a certified PGA professional, trained in the same six-pillar system.
Questions golfers ask
Is this school right for my level?
Yes. Instant Golf Improvement was built to help golfers get better fast, and the 3-to-1 ratio means your coach works at your level, whether you're breaking 120 or chasing 80.
Where do I stay?
The school is at Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Lodging isn't included, and we're happy to recommend places to stay.
Is golf included?
Yes. Nine holes of on-course coaching each afternoon is part of the school.
What should I bring?
Your own clubs, golf shoes, a glove or two, sunscreen and a hat. Bring your last few scores if you have them.
What if I need to change my dates?
Transfers and cancellations are covered in our terms and conditions.
How does the gift certificate work?
You buy it online and it's emailed to you right away. The golfer you give it to chooses their school dates when they're ready. It never expires and covers a full seat even after tuition goes up.
Can't make it to Orlando?
Start with a free swing analysis from our virtual coaching team.
Ready to play better golf?
Reserve your spot, or give one to the golfer in your life. Small groups fill fast, especially in the winter months, and tuition rises to $2,299 on January 1. I'll see you at the Orlando golf school.