With its double-ended all-grass driving range, large putting and chipping greens, and on-site PGA Learning Center, The Home Course has a full array of instructional outlets for players of all abilities – Junior Camps, Ladies Night, one-on-one instruction with PGA professionals, and packages for a series of lessons.
John Cassidy, PGA
Director of Instruction
2025 Pacific Northwest Section PGA Teacher of the Year
Rates:
Adult:
- Single lesson – $125
- Series of three lessons – $325
- Nine-hole playing lesson – $300
Junior:
- Single lesson – $85
- Series of three lessons – $225
1-Hour Group Lessons:
- $125 for the first person
- $60 for every person thereafter
All lessons must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
*Please contact John Cassidy to book a lesson*
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(360) 791-5053 (cell)
John has 30+ years of experience in the game of golf, he’s been fortunate to compete and travel to amazing places all over the world. His teaching philosophies have formed by combining his personal experiences playing and the knowledge gained by working with some of the best instructors in the country. John's playing resume includes competing in 8 USGA national events (4 US Amateur Public Links Championships, 2 US Amateurs, 1 US Mid Am, 1 US State Team Championship), and 1st person to compete in the US Amateur, US Public Links, US Mid Am and NCAA division I National Championship in the same year. John was All Conference and team Captain at the University of Nevada 2004-2006. Competed on PGA Tour Canada 2008-2011. Washington Open Champion 2014. Competed in the PGA National Assitants Championship 2016,2017,2018 and the PGA National Club Professional Championship in 2019. John has won multiple Chapter and Section Player of the Year awards and has been recognized as the Western Washington chapter Teacher of the Year for 2025.
During his career, John spent 16 years learning and working on his game from Shawn Callahan former lead instructor at the Butch Harmon school in Henderson, NV. In addition, John has spent time with Mike Bender, EA Tischler (co-creator with Mike Adams of the Bioswing Dynamics program), Jonathon Yarwood former David Leadbetter Academy and tour coach, Scott Cowx 2019 Canadian Teacher of the Year and tour coach. John is a Scott Cowx certified instructor and certified in the Forces In Motion bio dynamics program from Sasho Mackenzie and Dr. Phil Cheetham.
John's Own Your Swing system uses Biomechanical screening to assess each individuals body function allowing his students to fully understand their most efficient way to swing the club from the first lesson on. His theory is if you aren't measuring, you're guessing. The Own Your Swing screening takes less than 15 minutes, and quantitatively shows each student their ideal grip, trail arm fold, backswing plane, downswing plane, posture, stance width, foot flare, ideal pressure shift and timing of pressure shift, as well as their dominate and secondary force multipliers. He combines this with the use of Sportsbox AI and GC Quad to measure what connot be seen to create the full picture and understanding for each student. Once the swing blueprint is established, the focus turns to owning "impact skills" (path, club face, low point, strike on the face control) which completes the circle and simplifies controlling/owning the ball flight. Through his system of screening, measurements and drills, it has dramatically decreased the time it takes for students from beginner to professionals to improve, understand and own their swings.
Shane Prante, PGA
Rates:
Adult:
- Single lesson – $100
- Series of three lessons – $250
- Playing lesson – $250
Junior:
- Single lesson – $60
- Series of three lessons – $150
Limited availability – *Click here to book a lesson with Shane Prante*
All lessons must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
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(360) 878-6918 (cell)
Shane Prante is a certified Class A PGA Professional with more than 30+ years of golf experience and has been an instructor for the last ten years.
Originally from Olympia, Wash., Shane has been playing tournament golf since the age of six-years-old. He played in the 2004 U.S. Public-Links, 2006 U.S. Amateur and was a semi-finalist in the 2006 PNGA Men’s Amateur.
He was a member of the Saint Martin’s University (Lacey, Wash) golf team from 2003-2006. Shane was the #1 ranked Division II player in the U.S. most of that time and a winner of 12-collegiate events. Highlighted by 1st Team All-American honors in 2004, 2005 & 2006 and a spot in the USA vs Japan Cup at Stanford University Golf Course in 2005.
Shane turned professional in 2007, and has multiple PNW PGA Section Championships to his credit. Including: The Northwest Open in 2013, 2017 & 2018, The Washington Open in 2019, and The Oregon Open in 2023. He has won the PNW PGA Assistant Player of the Year in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 and Western Washington Chapter Player of the Year in 2016, 2018 and 2020.
“My belief is that everyone is unique in what they bring to their individual golf games. We all have different biomechanics, injury histories, body types and overall understanding of the game. Together, with each student, my desire is to identify and coordinate a realistic plan of getting them from where they are to where they want to be. Both in the short-term and the long-term. Golf is not an easy game and it will test each person in their desire and pursuit of improvement. It is really fun when that effort starts to produce results. If I can help someone get closer to their goals and make a new friend along the way that is what it’s all about for me teaching this great game.”
Sheena Prante, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional
Rates:
Adult:
- Single lesson – $100
- Series of three lessons – $250
- Nine-hole playing lesson – $250
Junior:
- Single lesson – $75
- Series of three lessons – $200
All lessons must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
*Please contact Sheena Prante to book a lesson*
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(253) 964-0520
Sheena Prante returns to The Home Course as a certified Class A PGA Professional, tasked with developing a strong and varied women’s program, a diverse junior program, serving as the pro shop’s lead merchandiser, as well as taking on the course’s social media content and interaction.
Originally from Olympia, Wash., Sheena played her first round of golf when she was seven, and started playing in tournaments when she was eight. She would finish second in two PNGA Women’s Amateur Public Links Championships (2002, 2005), and would later earn a scholarship to play on the Eastern Washington University women’s golf team, where she would have two top-10 finishes in the Big Sky Conference Championship and would also serve as the school’s assistant coach for the women’s golf team for two years.
She graduated with a degree in recreation management, and then earned a Master’s degree in athletic administration.
She’ll be utilizing the newly-opened Performance Center, a stand-alone fully-enclosed facility located on the course’s driving range that utilizes the latest performance technology and is open year-round. She’ll bring her teaching philosophy of “Swing on a shallow angle, be on plane, control the angle of attack” along with her favorite golf tip of “Visualize every shot, how you want to hit it, before you hit it.”
Chris Damron
Assistant Golf Professional
Rates:
Adult:
- Single lesson – $90
- Series of three lessons – $235
- Nine-hole playing lesson – $225
Junior:
- Single lesson – $50
- Series of three lessons – $125
Group:
- Adults – $90 for the first person; $45 for every person thereafter
- Junior – $50 for the first person; $25 for every person thereafter
Monthly coaching:
Once per week, or four lessons paid monhtly
- Adults – $300
- Junior – $175
All lessons must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
*Please contact Chris Damron to book a lesson*
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(253) 324-6169 (cell)
Chris Damron is a retired United States Army veteran with 21 years of distinguished service, including multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. A lifelong athlete and competitor, Chris’s drive for excellence began early as an All-American quarterback and pitcher in high school and later evolved into a deep passion for golf. He started playing at age 10 and continued competing in numerous tournaments throughout his military career.
Leveraging his background as a certified CrossFit, Olympic Lifting and endurance coach, Chris brings advanced insight into strength, mobility, and biomechanics—key components of a powerful and efficient golf swing. His disciplined approach, shaped by both military service and athletic training, enables him to help golfers refine their technique, optimize performance, and build consistency on the course.
When he’s not teaching or playing, Chris enjoys spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, and hiking—activities that reflect his appreciation for focus, persistence, and the natural beauty that parallels the game of golf.