Private instruction in Miami averages around $100 per hour, reflecting the premium South Florida market. Instructors at Doral Resort or private clubs like Miami Country Club may charge $130–$180. PGA Professionals at public facilities like Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne, Biltmore Golf Course, or Palmetto Golf Course typically run $75–$95. The competitive winter market creates good value at accessible public facilities.

November through April is peak season — excellent weather, the highest concentration of serious students, and many of the best instructors in the market. December through March in particular sees Miami's instruction market at its most vibrant. Summer is hot and wet but manageable with before-noon scheduling. Avoid afternoon outdoor lessons from June through September entirely.

Both are accessible, with several resort facilities offering group clinic programs that attract visiting golfers. For serious improvement, Miami's competitive winter market means private instruction quality is high and pricing is reasonable for a premium beach destination. Many of the best instructors here serve an international clientele and are comfortable teaching at all skill levels.

November through April is the optimal intensive period — weekly instruction during this 6-month window, combined with regular play on good courses, can produce substantial improvement. Summer lessons require early scheduling but are manageable, and year-round Miami residents can maintain a consistent lesson cadence with morning-only appointments through the wet season.

Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne is one of the best public golf facilities in the Southeast — a Links-designed layout on Biscayne Bay with quality instruction available. Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, a historic 1925 layout, has a respected teaching staff. Doral Resort's Blue Monster course has top-tier instructors on staff, and Palmetto Golf Course in Pinecrest is a strong public option on the south side.

Miami has a growing junior golf infrastructure that reflects the city's diverse demographics. The First Tee of Miami is active and community-focused. South Florida PGA Section youth programs serve Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne runs junior programs, and the competitive high school golf circuit in Miami-Dade County is increasingly active.

The South Florida PGA Section covers Miami-Dade County and has a professional directory. Our directory allows you to filter by certification and location across the metro. Look for instructors with resort or tour event connections — Doral's legacy as a WGC host has brought and retained high-level instruction talent in the Miami market.

Miami's golf scene is distinctly international — you'll find instructors and students from across Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean at many courses, particularly during the winter season. The city's cosmopolitan character means instruction styles range widely, and many instructors here are multilingual. If you're visiting from abroad or looking for an instructor with specific international experience, Miami is an ideal market.