The Federal Club

Golf Instruction/Adult Programs/Club Fitting

Private Lessons

One-on-one private instruction is available for students seeking to better their playing ability. Our Professional Staff can tailor a program to each student’s needs but offers a standard 1 Hour lesson to cover any aspect of the game; putting, short game, irons, or woods; or we can take the learning environment to the course with one of our playing lessons (9 or 18 holes). Learning to play the game properly and manage your skills on the course will help you play better and have more fun!

PGA Instructors

  • Bret Templeton,
    PGA Director of Instruction
  • Matt Farrell,
    PGA Head Golf Professional
  • Sam Barden,
    PGA Associate Assistant Professional

Rates

Bret Templeton

  • Students 18 & over: 50 Minutes- Members $110.00 / Non-Members $130
  • 30 Minutes – Members $70/ Non-Members $80 
  • Junior Students 17 & under: 50 Minutes-Members $90/ Non-members $100
  • 30 Minutes- Members $55/ Non-members $70
  • On Course Playing Assessment or Lesson: 9 holes/2.5 hours *from $125 to $250 depending on the number of players*

To schedule an outdoor lesson with Bret, please Click Here. 

Technology available to measure and provide invaluable feedback:

-OnForm 3D & Analysis and Summary Video after Lesson

-Hackmotion Wrist Sensor (Click Here to see what this is!)

-Trackman

For Trackman lessons or clubfittings with Bret, please contact him directly at Bret@thefederalclub.com.

Matt Farrell

Sam Barden

Results Based Small Group Coaching Programs 

Have you ever been on the golf course with a golf professional, who can assess your game to help you make a practice plan to truly improve? Small Group RESULTS BASED Coaching programs take you out on the golf course (where the game is actually played), in a group (which is the setting that you most often are playing), to simulate the real environment and stress of playing golf. 

After the assessment on the golf course, your pro/coach works with you to come up with a detailed practice plan, and you schedule your group sessions with your coach. Group sessions will rotate on and off the golf course, with off course sessions providing training environments based on what YOU need to improve, and the on-course sessions serve as a time for you and the rest of the group to play and learn correct mental techniques, strategy, and scoring methods.

After the initial on-course assessment, we make a clear, realistic goal for you to achieve based on where you are starting, and we guarantee that you will reach your goals if you follow the plan we lay out for you!

Benefits of Small Group Coaching Programs?

-more time with the coach for less money

-the ability to learn from what each player in the group is doing

-camaraderie and a group that supports you through the journey

-FUN group practice/training

-the ability to get on the golf course, where the game is actually played, with your coach/golf professional

For more information on Results Based Small Group Coaching Programs, please reach out to Bret Templeton, PGA Director of Instruction, at Bret@thefederalclub.com or 804 313 5102.

 

Clinic Rates (with Bret Templeton, PGA Director of Instruction)

  • Member Pricing: 1 Hour Clinic for 2 People $150, 3-5 people $200, 6-10 people $300
  • Non-Member Pricing: 1 Hour Clinic for 2 People $175, 3-5 People $225, 6-10 people $350
  • Lesson Packages: Packages can be customized to fit your needs with varied pricing.

Club Fitting

Have your next set of clubs custom fit at The Federal Club using the latest Trackman 4! We analyze shaft flex, shaft length, lie angle and grip size. We currently fit TaylorMade, Titleist, Srixon, Ping, and US Kids (for Junior Golfers) clubs.

Rates

  • 45 Minute Individual Club Fitting: $60
  • 90 Minute Iron Set/Multiple Club Fitting: $120

The Federal Club Golf Academy

The Federal Club Golf Academy was founded in Fall 2017, with the introduction of the Operation 36 Coaching Platform. Our Academy offers instructional programs for Juniors ages 4-17 as well as Ladies and Men of every skill level. Our Professional Staff is excited to help our members and families grow their skills and love for the game of golf through our first-class programs!

The Platform works for players of ALL AGES and SKILL LEVELS! Social or Competitive players can learn and develop their ability and enjoyment of the game through the simple and structured framework and curriculum of TFC Golf Academy. We believe in three core tenets to developing and loving the game of golf:

  • Playing: In Operation 36, we play TFC Matches to test skills being learned by challenging players to shoot PAR (36) or better for 9 holes. All players start from 25 yards and progress to longer yardages once the objective is achieved!
  • Learning: Our Classes provide a small group environment (6:1 student-coach ratio) to learn and develop golf skills through the Operation 36 curriculum. Players advance through six (6) progressive Levels, demonstrating competency to their Coach for each of the 12 skill objectives. Skill objectives include: Posture, Grip, Alignment, Putting, Green Reading, Power, Ball Flight, Work Ethic, Mastery, Honor, Fitness & Nutrition, and Performance (TFC Matches).
  • Training: Practice, practice, practice! Students can log practice sessions on the Op 36 app, and can refer to the videos to remind them of items they work on in class. Like any skill, golf requires practice and training for improvement!

Please see our Junior Golf Programs page to view program information.

Adult Programs *2026 Program Registration is open!

2026 Ladies Operation 36

Learn all the shots, challenge yourself, and HAVE FUN!

Ladies Op 36 is open women looking to either improve their existing golf games, or new golfers learning how to play.

We welcome non-members to join us for this program with no restrictions except paying a $100 non-member fee.

Classes will be held every Tuesday from April 9th – June 2nd (with the exception of a scheduled OFF week on 5/26). Classes will run from 5-6 PM with the exception of the ON COURSE DAYS on 5/19 and 6/2, which will last longer than an hour.

On Course on 5/19 & 6/2 (Playing from 25 or 50 yards with tee times at 5:00 and 5:10 PM) *Ladies will play 6-9 holes, with some on course instruction and some free play. Cost $330 Member/$430 Non-Member (6 max players per session) For any questions, please reach out to Bret Templeton, PGA Director of Instruction, at Bret@thefederalclub.com.

 

Package Options:
Members: $330/Non-Members: $430

Spring Session:

Eight Tuesday Classes: 4/9 through 6/3 *no classes on 5/26

Class A: 5-6 PM

To sign up, Click Here. (Registration is open!)

Class B: 6-7 PM

To sign up, Click Here. (Registration is open!)

Fall Session:

Eight Tuesday Classes: 8/19 through 10/20 *No class on 9/15(Registration opens July 1, 2026)

Class A: 5-6 PM

To sign up, Click Here.

Class B: 6-7 PM

To sign up, Click Here.