John Shelden, PGA, is a seasoned golf teaching professional based in La Quinta, California, with a distinguished career spanning some of the most prestigious clubs in the desert region. John served as Head Golf Professional at PGA WEST from 1992 to 1994, one of the most iconic golf destinations in the country, before moving to Tamarisk Country Club, where he held the Head Professional position for twelve years from 1994 to 2006. His extensive tenure at these top-tier facilities gave him deep expertise in both golf operations and instruction at the highest level. John has also served as a PGA Teaching Professional at Mountain View Country Club in La Quinta. Now affiliated with The Palms Golf Club, a beautiful daily-fee course in the heart of La Quinta's resort corridor, John brings decades of experience and an intimate knowledge of desert golf to his teaching. His career at private and resort facilities has equipped him with the ability to work with golfers of all abilities, from resort guests playing their first round to accomplished club players seeking to refine their games. John's deep roots in the Coachella Valley golf community and his track record at world-class facilities make him one of the most experienced and credentialed instructors in the region.