Raven Academy
“It has always been our desire to supply a complete golf instruction program from the full swing, to pitching, chipping, and putting areas of the game”. With our first-class practice facility, students will be able to focus on specific skill areas to all skill areas. Whether working on the range on one’s full swing, or at our amazing wedge facility, or on one of the best conditioned practice putting greens, each student will have access to a great learning experience.
Besides private lessons, we will be offering golf schools specifically focused on wedge play and putting. Our schedule for these schools will be published very shortly. I am extremely excited about our upcoming wedge and putting schools as they will greatly benefit and improve players scores immediately.
Finally, and maybe one of the best offerings at the Circling Raven Golf Academy is, the opportunity to take what is learned onto the course at one of the best courses in the country. Players will definitely want to take advantage of our playing lesson option as well. The on course sessions will cover course management, psychology of the game, strategies for attacking the hole and when to be conservative or aggressive in your decision making.
Meet Your Circling Raven Golf Club Instructors
Don Rasmussen, PGA Member
Don is an award-winning golf instructor recognized as one of Golf Digest's "Best In State" instructors in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The San Diego Chapter PGA also awarded Don Teacher of the Year in 2015. With over 35 years of teaching experience, he has given over 60,000 golf lessons and served as a NCAA Division head golf coach for both men's and women's golf programs over several years. Don's passion, drive, and experience in helping players of all ages and abilities continue to make him one of the premier golf instructors on the West Coast.
Joseph Garcia
Joseph is a passionate and personable golf instructor. Since 1998, he has worked to provide golf instruction and tournament preparation to clients of all ages and levels. Joseph is innovative in creating customized instruction plans. Energetic and motivated by a love of golf and commitment to helping others improve their golf skills, he is driven by the need to help clients improve their game while meeting and exceeding their goals.
Ryan Brown
Ryan is an Assistant Golf Professional at Circling Raven Golf Club. He has played in various amateur and professional events in the Pacific Northwest, and was formerly a 4-year starter at both Spokane Community College and Whitworth University. Ryan has a desire to provide his knowledge of the golf swing, and is passionate to watch the development of his students as they progress through their coaching.