Papago Golf Club, renowned for its premier golf instruction, caters to golfers of varied abilities. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking handicap improvement, our seasoned PGA instructors, alongside the Head Golf Professional, ensure personalized lessons. With a spacious practice facility, you’ll experience undivided focus.

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Instructors

Matt Trimble, PGA

Trimble taught golf at ASU Karsten from 1992-2018, collaborating with the Men’s and Women’s Golf Programs. He’s been a fill-in coach and is currently a volunteer coach for the Women’s Program under Missy Farr-Kaye. Golf Digest Magazine named him one of Arizona’s best teachers for Ten consecutive years. Testimonials on the website feature recommendations from Jon Rahm, Tim Mickelson, Dana Finkelstein, Linn Grant, and Zach Wright.

Prior to working at ASU, Matt was employed at Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale where he worked for 7 years under head pros Duff Lawrence and John Miller.

Lesson Rates

Adults
Single Lesson	$110.00
3 Lessons	$300.00
6 Lessons	$550.00
20 Lessons	$1650.00

Junior Years 11-17
Single Lesson	$85.00
3 Lessons	$225.00
6 Lessons	$400.00
20 Lessons	$1200.00

All lessons are 45 minutes in length, but can be booked in consecutive means to accommodate the needs of the client. For more information about Matt and to book appointments online, click here to visit Matt’s website.

Scott Watkins, PGA

Scott Watkins is continuing the legacy of his father, Arch Watkins, Papago’s first head professional from 1963 to 1981. A three-time state champion at Coronado High School, Scott achieved Pac-10 Player of the Year and First-Team All-American honors in 1979 at Arizona State University. Breaking into the PGA TOUR at 22 in 1980, he later realized tour life wasn’t his calling, leading him back to Phoenix for a career as an instructor. Despite the shift, Watkins remained competitive in PGA Southwest Section tournaments, securing victories in the Southwest Section Championship four times and the Arizona Open once. His successes also earned him exemptions into PGA TOUR tournaments in Phoenix, Tucson, and Las Vegas.

Scott has also been a Five-Time Nominee for Golf Magazines Top 100 Golf Instructors, with rankings of 9th in 2009, 12th in 2010, 11th in 2011 and 7th in 2013 and been selected as the Southwest Section PGA Teacher of the Year.

Lesson Rates

All lessons are for 45 minutes

Adults
Single Lesson	$150.00
Mini Series of 6 Lessons	$750.00
Palmer Series of 12 Lessons	$1350.00
Nicklaus Series of 30 Lessons	$3360.00

Junior
Single Lesson	$90.00
Mini Series of 6 Lessons	$450.00
Palmer Series of 12 Lessons	$810.00
Nicklaus Series of 30 Lessons	$2015.00

For more information about Scott and to book appointments online, click here to visit Scott’s website.

Zach Amsler, PGA

Zach, a Class A PGA Professional since March 2020, has been active in the golf industry since 2016. He’s shadowed top instructors nationwide, coaching a range of skill levels from juniors to elite adults. Besides private lessons, he leads a successful ‘Welcome to Golf’ program at Papago Golf Club for beginner adults, with over 85 participants in the inaugural season. Before Papago, he played a key role in managing the First Tee Program at French Lick Resort in Indiana.

How to Book: Lessons with Zach can be scheduled either via email, through PGA Coach, or by using the link below. For junior and multi-player lessons, please reach out directly for pricing details.

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