At Classic Club, our instruction staff is confident in their ability to take your golf game to the next level. With extensive experience and thousands of successful lessons, our PGA Golf Professionals are ready to help you develop your skills and improve your play. Private, semi-private, and group instructions are available to suit your needs.
David Curtis, PGA
Lead Teaching Professional
drcurtis@pga.com
David Curtis turned professional after leading his college team to a California State Championship in 2004. He has honed his instruction skills over the years with many hours of golf schools, lessons, and junior programs. Current certifications: PGA Class A, Troon Golf Academy, PGA.Coach, Golf Digest Schools, Advantage Golf Schools, Callaway Club Fitter, and True Temper. David has taught with some of the finest instructors in the country, and is excited about passing along his knowledge to his students.
- 2016 PGA Desert Chapter Player of the Year
- 2016 PGA Desert Chapter Assistant’s Championship
- 2017 PGA Desert Chapter Assistant Professional of the Year
- 2018 PGA Desert Chapter Associate Player of the Year
- 2019 PGA Desert Chapter Junior Golf Development Leader
- 2020 PGA Desert Chapter Professional Development of the Year
- 2022 PGA Desert Chapter Teacher of the Year
Or contact David via drcurtis@pga.com
Derek Mazzoni, PGA
Head Golf Professional
derek.mazzoni@troon.com or (760) 601-3674
Derek’s career as a golf professional has guided him to nearly every part of the country where he has gained immeasurable experiences at high-end private & resort facilities, as well as learning alongside nationally award PGA Professionals. Successfully enhancing and creating specialized instructional programs are at the forefront of Derek’s expertise, along with utilizing the latest in instructional technology to maximize the student’s potential.
Derek’s teaching philosophy is rooted in a confident approach to golf. He believes in starting each swing from a repeatable, athletic position, and building sustainable progress through mastering the fundamentals and maintaining a balanced swing. With this approach, Derek is confident that his students will achieve their goals on the course.
Davey Snyder, PGA
Associate Golf Professional
dysnyder@troon.com or (760) 601-3675