Lessons at Asheboro
Practice Facility
For the golfer who loves to practice, Asheboro Country Club's driving range offers 10 hitting bays over 35 yards. You may purchase individual range bags in the Pro Shop. A putting green with 9 holes is available for you to work on your putting. There is also a practice bunker with a green and separate chipping area for those who want to work on their short game. The Practice Facility is open the same hours as the golf course and is available for general practice or instruction.
Golf Instruction
Asheboro Country Club is home to PGA Golf Professional Tom Coffman. Individual, group instruction and on-course lessons are available by appointment. During your lesson putting, the short game, bunker play, and the full swing can be addressed.
Originally from North Carolina, Tom is a graduate of Ferris State University's Professional Golf Management program. Since becoming a member of the PGA in 1991, Tom has enjoyed helping people of all ages and backgrounds with their golf game.
Tom came to Asheboro Country Club in April of 2006 after a serving as Internship Director of Coastal Carolina University's Professional Golf Management program.
Tom's teaching philosophy begins with inquiring about the student's own goals for his/her game. After determining the goals, Tom explains to the student the approach he feels best for the student, given the student's physical ability and time allocated to practice.
Tom focuses on Cause and Effect of the Swing and Ball Flight. The basic fundamentals are the initial focus of most swing changes. Once the best fundamentals are determined, Tom and the student can begin to reach the student's goals.
Below are highlights of Tom's career:
- PGA/PGM Educational Program curriculum instructor while serving as Internship Director for Coastal Carolina University’s PGM Program
- Assistant Director of the San Diego Golf Academy Myrtle Beach Campus where Tom taught future golf professionals the fundamentals of the golf swing, the essentials of the short game, tournament and merchandising philosophies and strategies, USGA Rules of Golf, and golf course design and maintenance
- Experienced golf instructor using the V-1 Digital Coaching System, Dynamic Balance System, Golf Achiever, and Accusport Launch Monitor
- Physical Education Golf Instructor/Assistant Golf Professional at Duke University for seven years
- Golf Instructor and Mentor with the First Tee Program of Myrtle Beach, SC
- Rules Official for Hooters NCAA Match Play Championship and Canadian Tour
