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.

 
 
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John Hall

Director of Golf, Atlanta - Buckhead
john.hall@intowngolfclub.com

After playing collegiate golf at Berry College in Rome, GA, John began his professional career working at Cherokee Town and Country for over five years. At Cherokee, John moved up the ranks from outside service manager to Senior Assistant with a primary focus on managing the junior golf program. After leaving Cherokee, John took a position to Wade Hampton, a top-25 golf course in the country. In late 2019, he committed to being a part of the Intown team as Director of Golf. In the interim, he spent just over a year at Ansley Golf Club. He has a passion for the operations of a golf club but also enjoys helping all skill levels of golfers improve their game in the ongoing chase for lower scores.

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Austin Barreras

Assistant Golf Professional, Atlanta - Buckhead
austin.barreras@intowngolfclub.com

Austin Barreras was an elite junior golfer ranking in the top 50 in the nation. He then went on to play collegiate golf at Jacksonville University. After graduating, Austin played professionally for 7 years — playing in Web.com, Q Schools, Monday Qualifiers, and Mini Tours around the country — eventually playing on The European Challenge Tour. Austin is a certified Trackman Instructor and loves sharing his experiences and extensive knowledge of the game and golf swing with others.

 
 

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

Assistant Golf Professional, Charlotte
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. Chris and his wife, Arden, just moved to Charlotte with their two dogs. 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.