Golf Instruction

  • Khiana Schmuhl

    Khiana Schmuhl

    General Manager LPGA Golf Professional

    My certifications & qualifications include:
    LPGA Class A Teaching and Club Professional, Titleist Performance Institute Level 2 Certified, Certified PGA Junior Coach, Boditrak, Trackman University (Level 2), Callaway Staff Ambassador

    Born and raised in Sonoma County, Khiana was exposed to golf at an early age. Her love for golf developed through the guidance of her father and found success while competing for Analy High School where she was awarded First Team and Sonoma County Player of the Year honors.

    Khiana has been a golf professional for 7 years, and a LPGA Class A member of the Ladies Professional Golfers Association of America since 2020. Prior to Valley of The Moon, she has worked at The Links at Bodega Harbour, Mayacama Golf Club, The Fountaingrove Club, and most recently Sonoma Golf Club.

    Khiana is a skilled Golf Instructor and Merchandiser, with expertise in hospitality, marketing, member relations, tournament administration and golf operations.

    Outside of work, she enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with her family and 2 dogs.

    Lesson Rates

    Private Adult Lessons

    • 30 Minutes - $60
    • 45 Minutes - $90
    • 60 Minutes - $120

    Private Junior Lessons

    • 30 Minutes - $50
    • 45 Minutes - $75
    • 60 Minutes - $100

    Group Sessions Available (up to 5 people total) An addition $25 per student will be added to the standard rate

    Playing Lesson two hours 9 holes - $175

    To book with Khiana, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • James Perkins

    James Perkins

    Head Golf Professional

    My certifications & qualifications include:

    • PGA Class A Member
    • Callaway Staff Member
    • Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade and Ping Certified Club Fitter

    James has been a PGA Golf Professional for over 20 years. James was born and raised in Northern California and started playing competitive golf in the Junior Golf Association of Northern California at the age of 8. James played golf through high school and ultimately received a golf scholarship to play for Ohio University. After graduation, James played in a few events in and around Ohio before moving back to California to pursue his PGA education. James has a tremendous passion for teaching juniors of all skill levels this great game and he works tirelessly to discover their hidden passion for the game of golf that he found when he was a junior. His teaching philosophy is based around making the game fun and enjoyable for every student. James enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. The whole family enjoys taking trips to the beach, camping around Sonoma County, snow skiing up at Lake Tahoe and trips to Disneyland.

    Lesson Rates

    Private Adult Lessons

    • 30 Minutes - $60
    • 45 Minutes - $90
    • 60 Minutes - $120

    Private Junior Lessons

    • 30 Minutes - $50
    • 45 Minutes - $75
    • 60 Minutes - $100

    Group Sessions Available (up to 5 people total) An addition $25 per student will be added to the standard rate

    Playing Lesson two hours 9 holes - $175

    To book with James, please call the golf shop or email him directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

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