Private Golf Lessons

Intown Golf Club offers private golf lessons to members and non-members. We have highly qualified teaching pros at all our locations who can help you dial in your game using state-of-the-art Trackman technology. Lessons are available every day of the week. To learn more or book a lesson, please email a pro from the club location closest to you.

 

John Hall

Director of Golf, Atlanta
John.hall@intowngolfclub.com

After playing collegiate golf at Berry College in Rome, GA, John Hall began his professional career at Cherokee Town and Country Club, one of the most prestigious clubs in the Southeast. From 2013 to 2019, he rose through the ranks from Outside Services Manager to Senior Assistant Professional, where he led the junior golf program and gained extensive experience in day-to-day operations and member engagement.

Following his time at Cherokee, John spent a season at Wade Hampton Golf Club—consistently ranked among the top 25 golf courses in the United States—before returning to Atlanta. In 2019, he joined the founding team at Intown Golf Club and has since played an instrumental role in its growth and success as Director of Golf.

John is TrackMan Level 1 and 2 certified, as well as TPI Level 1 certified, bringing a data-informed, player-first approach to coaching golfers of all skill levels.

 
 
 
 

James Thompson

Head Golf Professional, Charlotte
James.thompson@intowngolfclub.com

As a graduate of Mississippi State's Professional Golf Management Program, James continued his passion for the golf business at Interlachen C.C. in Minnesota, Kennett Square G & C.C. in Pennsylvania, and TPC Piper Glen in Charlotte. Once Charlotte became home, James served as Head Golf Professional at Firethorne C.C. for 11 years before joining Intown Golf Club. As a Top 25 Instructor with ESPN Golf Schools, under Hank Haney, James is excited to get back to his passion of teaching and improve students' golf game at any ability level. 

James' patient and easy going personality allows students to feel at ease no matter their playing ability.

 
 
 
 

Chris Bunge

Head Golf Professional, Nashville
chris.bunge@intowngolfclub.com

Chris is originally from Lexington, Kentucky and attended Eastern Kentucky University where he graduated with a degree in Marketing and Professional Golf Management. After graduation, Chris worked seasons at Cape Kidnappers (New Zealand), Calusa Pines (Florida), Shooting Star (Wyoming), and spent the last four years as the Senior Assistant at Wade Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers, North Carolina. After working out of IGC Charlotte, Chris and his wife, Arden, moved to Nashville to continue to provide membership with their services at that location. Chris is a certified PGA professional, additionally certified in both Trackman software (Level 1) and TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) (Level 1). Chris loves to share his knowledge through teaching the game to golfers of all skill levels.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Brad Zeitner

Head Golf Professional, Columbus
brad.zeitner@intowngolfclub.com

Brad Zeitner comes to Intown Golf Club from Mountain View Country Club in LaQuinta, California where he spent the past two seasons as the Director of Golf. Prior to that he was the Director of Golf at Brookside Golf & Country Club in Columbus, Ohio for 18 years.  Brad has spent time at Indian Ridge Country in Palm Desert, California as the Director of Golf and at Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California as an Assistant Golf Professional.  He also spent 8 years at The Country Club, Brookline, Massachusetts while serving as the Head Golf Professional there for 5 of those years.  

Brad and his wife Beth have one son, Bennett, who currently attends Marshall University and is a member of the Thundering Herd golf team there and will earn his MBA in the spring of 2025.  Brad and his family are excited to return to Columbus. 

 

Marcus Opheim

Head Golf Professional, Philadelphia
Marcus.opheim@intowngolfclub.com

Marcus Opheim brings over a decade of experience in the golf industry. After graduating and competing on the golf team at Texas State University, Marcus has held Assistant Professional roles at Silo Ridge Field Club and Westchester Hills Golf Club. Most recently, Marcus was the Head Golf Professional at Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Marcus specializes in player development, club operations, and event programming. Marcus is certified in Trackman levels 1 and 2. He is dedicated to helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game while fostering a welcoming club environment.