Golf Instruction

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned tournament player, golf lessons can help you achieve your goals. Our qualified instructors will take the time to create a lesson program that meets your needs, whether it's swing basics or eighteen holes of playing strategy.

To schedule a lesson, email any of the instructors below or call the Golf Shop at (408) 253-5357.


Learn more about our Instructors

Ethan Whittier, U.S. Kids

Ethan Whittier, U.S. Kids

Director of the Deep Cliff Players Academy, Deep Cliff Staff Teaching Professional

Ethan is a U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
Email: Ewhittier@playdeepcliff.com

Ethan originally came from an engineering and technology background and decided to change careers to pursue his passion for golf. He has now been coaching and introducing juniors to golf for over 5 years at Deep Cliff and finds teaching the game to others to be very rewarding.

Deep Cliff Staff Professional Teaching Rates
Private Lessons   30 Minutes 
60 Minutes
One Lesson $65.00 $120.00
Six Lessons $325.00 $600.00
Semi-Private Lessons    
One Lesson   $150.00
Lesson Series must be completed with original instructor within one (1) year of purchase. Sorry, no refunds for unused lessons.
Semi-Private lessons are for two students and last one hour. Each additional student $30

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Rick Dudley PGA

Rick Dudley PGA

Teaching Professional

Email: dudley_rick@yahoo.com
Phone: 408-802-3207

Rick has been teaching golf in the San Jose area since 2001 and has been a PGA member since 2006. Focusing on private lessons and building long term relationships with students, he has developed many top level juniors and college golfers over the years. Even though golf is played from the tee to the green, Rick strongly believes the game should be learned from the green to the tee. Although, most people play golf for fun and recreation, eventually players desire and work towards lower scores. Without a solid wedge game, short game and putting, lower scores typically will not happen. Video, drills and fundamentals are part of every lesson with Rick, what you think you're doing and what you're really doing are often times not the same. Video will accelerate the student's progress many times over.In addition to teaching golf, Rick also has been studying Mandarin Chinese for many years and is very capable of providing lessons in mandarin. A member of eight NCPGA cup teams, Rick looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with anyone from beginner to low handicapper to reach their goals in this game.


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All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

Clubs & Leagues

Deep Cliff Golf Course offers a great opportunity for a player of any skill level to improve their game in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The Men's Club offers a way to connect with other men and participate in regular play and tournaments.

The Women's Summer Evening Golf League is a 9 hole golf league and an opportunity for women of all abilities to enjoy the game of golf away from the hassle of men on the course.

The Deep Cliff Players Academy offers a variety of programs for junior golfers at all levels, from beginner to advanced and everything in between.

Click Here for more information on our golf leagues or call (408) 253-5357

All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

  • WSEGL : Womens Summer Evening Golf League

    WSEGL : Womens Summer Evening Golf League

    The Women’s Summer Evening Golf League is an opportunity for women of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game of golf in a friendly environment. Whether you have friends you want to play with or want to make new ones on the links, the WSEGL is a great way to unwind in the afternoon.

    The weekly events are designed to be fun and sociable. At the conclusion of the round enjoy a wine/draft in the DC Tap House. This is a great chance to socialize and enjoy some of our many beverage options. Prizes will be awarded weekly in season on Deep Cliff gift cards. You can spend your winnings on golf, merchandise or memberships.

    Join us Wednesday & Thursday between 3:30-5:00pm starting Day Light Savings and running till end of Day Light Savings. Call the golf shop up to one week in advance (two weeks for Club members) to book a tee time or just walk on and we will pair you up. Events are 9 holes and the green fee is the super twilight rate.

    All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

    Applications available at the proshop.

  • Saturday Men's Club

    Saturday Men's Club

    When you join the Deep Cliff Men's Club, it offers a way to connect with other men that have your same interest – golf!

    The fee to join is $120.00 for first-time members - transfers or renewals are $120.00 as well- and includes Club dues and Northern California Golf Association (NCGA) membership fees.

    Membership in the Men's Club entitles you to a guaranteed tee time on Saturday mornings, as well as NGCA member discounts for tee times at Poppy Hills (Carmel) and Poppy Ridge (Livermore).

    There are one to two tournaments per month that you will be able to enter with the tournament schedule posted in the Deep Cliff Cafe.

    Applications are available in the Golf Shop.

    All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

    Click Here for more information or call (408) 253-5357.

  • Deep Cliff Players Academy

    Deep Cliff Players Academy

    Junior Golf Programs

    • Players Academy Junior Development League for intermediate to advanced players. Specialized clinics with industry leading student/instructor ratios.
    • Half day and full-day camps with personalized instruction and on course play when school is out of session: Summer, Winter break, and Spring break.
    • Fast-track beginner instruction. We offer single or small group (no more than 4 students per instructor) lesson packages at great prices so you can most efficiently come up to speed with the personalized instruction our low student/instructor ratio provides. These packages are focused on students advancing quickly to our intermediate programs and leagues.

    What can junior players expect?

    Commitment—Full support from the Deep Cliff Players Academy Coaching Staff

    Fun—Improve golf skills and experience competitive golf in a supportive and engaging environment

    Friends—meet friendly kids who share an interest in the camaraderie and competition of golf

    Attention—the lowest student/instructor ratio in the area, allowing for more personalized attentive feedback for quicker development

    Learn—etiquette, scoring, shot selection, event preparation, strategy, tactics and mental focus.

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    Individual instruction

    We offer individual instruction by the hour and half hour for kids and adults--or save money and buy a package of lessons to improve your whole game.

    We also offer playing lessons. Sometimes the best way to improve, or to cure a fault, is to test it in real on-course playing conditions.

    All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

    *The Deep Cliff Players Academy is led by Deep Cliff Staff Teaching Professional Ethan Whittier.
    Contact: Ewhittier@playdeepcliff.com.

  • Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf Group

    Tuesday Morning Ladies Golf Group

    Looking for a fun and friendly group to join on the golf course?? Here’s what you need to know about our Tuesday Ladies group.

    Meets every Tuesday morning with guaranteed tee times starting at 8:00 a.m. – year round.

    Members must be 18 years of age or older in good amateur standing. To qualify for membership, a player must score 105. She has 6 games in which to achieve this.

    Weekly sweeps is $3 for each tournament. Special tournaments held throughout the year.

    We have a maximum handicap of 36.

    Initiation fee for new members is $10. Members pay an annual dues of $46.

    All are welcomed regardless of gender identity or expression.

    For more information email:

    Shane Stevens
    sstevens@playdeepcliff.com

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Events Calendar

16 Oct 2025;
05:00PM -
Spark Golf League
18 Oct 2025;
11:00AM - 02:00PM
Callaway Performance Fitting Event
23 Oct 2025;
05:00PM -
Spark Golf League
24 Oct 2025;
05:30PM -
Night Golf - Oct 24th with Stone Brewing
30 Oct 2025;
05:00PM -
Spark Golf League
14 Nov 2025;
04:00PM -
Night Golf - Nov 14th with ANDERSON VALLEY BREWING CO.
04 Dec 2025;
10:00AM - 02:00PM
XXIO Demo Day

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