Welcome to The Durland Golf School!

The Durland Golf School is located at The Naples Grande Golf Club in Naples, Florida, and offers private golf lessons, group golf lessons and junior golf lessons, as well as full-day, half-day, and multiple day golf schools. The Durland Golf School was established in 2005, and has since helped thousands of people of every skill level, helping it become one of the most sought-after golf schools in Naples, Florida. Mark’s 30+ years of teaching experience and his proficiency with cutting-edge technology allows him to offer one of the most robust golf lesson and golf school experiences in Naples, Florida. Whether you are looking for a one-hour refresher golf lesson or multiple days of intense golf instruction, the Durland Golf School at Naples Grande can help refine and accelerate your golf game.

If you are not in the Naples, Florida area, but wish to attend a Golf School, or take golf lessons at the Durland Golf School, we are happy to help make reservations at our sister property, The Naples Grande Beach Resort.

Golf Schools and Golf Lessons in Naples, Florida that Provide Results!

What You Can Expect at Each Level of the Golf Game

Golf Lessons with Mark Durland at the Durland Golf School provides an unparalleled experience. Whether you’re a professional golfer, intermediate or beginner The Durland Golf school will tailor each golf lesson to your individual wants and needs. Golf lessons at the Durland Golf school in Naples, Florida offers full-swing analysis with slow motion video capture in tandem with Trackman 4 radar technology.

Never Swung a Golf Club Before or Taken a Naples Golf Lesson?

As a beginner your golf lesson experience will begin with an overview of the equipment used in golf. From there Mark will teach you the proper set up principles used when striking a golf ball. Next, Mark will teach you a baseline golf swing. By the end of the lesson you will be able to hit the ball solid and up into the air with ease. Mark will provide an e-mail follow up with notes from your golf lesson, as well as any applicable drills and a practice plan. If you do not have golf clubs, premium golf clubs will be provided for you, at no additional cost.

Are You a Novice to Intermediate Golfer Looking for Improvement?

Here’s what you can expect from a typical one-hour Naples golf lesson: Mark will analyze your current golf swing and optimize your natural golf swing pattern. Throughout the process of improving your swing Mark will incorporate state-of-the-art technology to assist him with measuring your improvement. Mark utilizes slow motion video capture and Trackman 4 technology, which are used by PGA Tour Players and Coaches. Once the golf lesson concludes, Mark will provide an e-mail follow up with notes from your golf lesson, any applicable drills, a practice plan, as well as a Trackman 4 Screencast, which is a video summation of your golf lesson.

Are You an Elite Golfer Looking for Peak Performance?

Mark has given golf lessons to Mini-Tour, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players so he understands what it takes to perform and play well at the very highest level. Here’s what you can expect from a one-hour Naples golf lesson with Mark, if you’re already an elite golfer: A full analysis of your current golf game, from a physical and mental standpoint. Mark utilizes slow motion video capture and Trackman 4 technology throughout the duration of the golf lesson, as needed. Once the golf lesson concludes, Mark will provide an e-mail follow up with notes from your golf lesson, any applicable drills, a practice plan, as well as a Trackman 4 Screencast, which is a video summation of your golf lesson.

Please keep in mind all Naples Golf Lessons will be tailored to the specific golf needs of each individual, regardless of skill level and each golf lesson is 100% customizable. The Durland Golf School aims to exceed your golf expectations. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Accolades

2017-Present Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher in America
2021 Teacher of the Year, South Florida Section PGA
2020 Teacher of the Year, Southwest FL Chapter PGA
2024, 2022 & 2015 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Florida
2014-15 Golf Digest Best Young Teacher in America (Top 40 under 40)
2012-13 Golf Digest America's Best Young Teacher (Top 40 under 40)
2012 Teacher of the Year, Southwest FL Chapter PGA
2008 Teacher of the Year, South Florida Section PGA
2007 Teacher of the Year, Southwest FL Chapter PGA

Naples Golf Lessons Offered

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Naples Golf Lessons - Golf Schools

Naples golf lessons designed for junior, men, women and senior golfers who are just beginning to play or would like to improve their game in a group environment.
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Naples Golf Lessons - Private Lessons

Naples golf lessons designed for any golfer looking to hone their skills. Enjoy the intensity of a one-on-one learning environment.
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Naples Golf Lessons - Playing Lessons

Naples golf lessons designed to help students take what is learned on the driving range to the golf course for peak performance where it counts.
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Naples Golf Lessons - Ladies Learning Club

Naples golf lessons designed specifically for the lady golfer, whether just beginning to play or an experienced golfer. Have fun in an open and non-intimidating environment.

" I embrace each opportunity to teach a student life skills learned through the game of golf. The best lesson I can ever give is to help a student enjoy both their life and their game more. "