Instruction
Poppy Hills has a complete practice facility to hone in all aspects of your game. The facility includes a 2,000 square foot Poa annua putting green, a 25-stall grass and mat driving range, and both public and private chipping, pitching and bunker green complexes.
Set in the pristine Del Monte Forest, Poppy Hills also has the 4View Digital Swing Recorder from Swingpractis. The 4View is available for use by the general public, or with helpful swing analyses by trained PGA Professionals.
From April thru September, Poppy Hills runs Complimentary Clinics for NCGA Members on all topics of the golf swing. For more information, please contact the Pro Shop: (831) 622-8239.
Poppy Hills’ instructional staff includes certified instructors ready to help you improve your game. The links below take you to the individual teacher’s page with a biography, teaching philosophy and contact information.
Instructional Staff
| Ben Alexander – Please contact Ben for rates and more information831-277-9001 | Teachgolfr@aol.com | www.benalexandergolf.com | |
| Patrick Parrish – Patrick offers lessons to golfers of all ages and abilities. He also does corporate clinics831-622-8244 | pparrish@ncga.org | |
| Jesse Plaza – Jesse offers lessons and clubfitting to golfers of all ages and abilities. Please contact Jesse for rates and lesson packages. 831-622-8255 | jplaza@ncga.org | |
| Jeremy Gray – Jeremy offers lessons to golfers of all ages and abilities. Please contact Jeremy for rates and lesson packages.831-822-8239 | jgray@ncga.org | |
| Kelly Cimino – Kelly offers lessons to golfers of all ages and abilities. Please contact Kelly for rates and lesson packages. 831-822-8239 | kcimino@ncga.org |
Instruction Articles by Former Head Professional Justin Williams from NCGA Golf:
- Work on Your Aim to Save your Game – Spring, 2008
- Performing in the Clutch – Fall, 2008
- Gearing Up for the Season – Winter, 2009
- Time to Lower Your Scores – Summer, 2009
- Start Pouring in the Putts – Winter, 2010
- It’s Time to Get Tough From the Rough – Summer, 2010
- Drive for Show…and Dough! – Winter, 2011
- Be Fearless with the Flat Stick – Summer, 2011


