Teaching & Lessons
Welcome to the 2025 Golf Season! At Mill River Country Club, we are thrilled to offer a comprehensive teaching program designed to enhance your golfing experience and help you improve your game. Led by our PGA Head Professional, John Klug, and his dedicated staff, these programs are tailored to make your golf journey more enjoyable and rewarding.
Private Lesson Rates:
John Klug

PGA Head Professional
$60 - 30 minutes
$110 - 60 minutes
Dan Simons
Assistant Professional
$55 - 30 minutes
$100 - 60 minutes
Lesson Package
5-pack of 30-minute lessons, with the 5th lesson on the course
Total Cost: $250
Adult Golf Clinics
Weekly Clinics
Sign up for all clinics through Clubster. Space is limited to 12 students per clinic.
Wine Down Wednesdays
Enjoy a glass of wine after learning a new skill.
- Wednesday, May 14 – Bunker Play
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Focus: How to get out of the bunker
Cost: $35 per person (includes a glass of wine)
- Wednesday, June 4 – Hitting Longer Drives
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Focus: Improve your distance off the tee
Cost: $35 per person (includes a glass of wine)
Martini Friday
- Friday, July 25 – Putting Tips
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Focus: Improve your putting technique and consistency
Cost: $35 per person (includes a martini)
Private Lessons
- John Klug
$60 – 30 minutes
$110 – 1 hour - Dan Simons
$55 – 30 minutes
$100 – 1 hour - Lesson Package
5-pack of 30-minute lessons, with the 5th lesson on the course
Total Cost: $250
Back by Popular Demand – The Practice Club
Open to golfers of all skill levels. This program helps improve every part of your game by identifying weaknesses, correcting mistakes, and making practice time more effective and enjoyable.
Includes:
Skills Test • Pre-Shot Routine • Bunker Play • Fairway Woods • Hybrid Shots • Putting • Pitching • Iron Play • Shot Shaping • Chipping
Schedule:
Fridays – May 9, 16, 23, 30 & August 1, 8
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Cost: $40 per session
Limited to 10 students – Sign up on Clubster
1-Day Golf School
A full day of immersive instruction.
- Date: Tuesday, June 3
- Schedule:
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Instruction
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch (not included)
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: On-course instruction
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Player assessment
Cost: $250 per player
Minimum: 4 students required
“Let’s Take It to the Course” – On-Course Strategy Clinic
Designed to improve decision-making and scoring on the course. Create your own foursome, and either John or Dan will join you for a round focused on club selection, shot strategy, and real-game scenarios.
- When: Wednesday mornings (by reservation)
- Time: 1.5 hours
- Cost: $200 per foursome
- Booking: Contact the Pro Shop to reserve a date and time