Golf Lessons by Canoa Ranch Golf School and Academies

If you are looking for a great experience in Southern Arizona, look no further than Canoa Ranch and Torres Blancas. Conveniently located in Green Valley, approximately 30 minutes south of Tucson International Airport, these two full length championship layouts have some of the finest views along the I-19 corridor.

The designers of Canoa Ranch have done a masterful job of routing the course so that the views of the Santa Rita Mountains and Elephant Head Rock are in sight on almost every hole. The design of Torres Blancas uses the Santa Cruz River Valley as the natural back drop for the golf course. The tree lined fairways give you hints and peeks of one of the largest pecan groves in North America, right across the river.

Canoa Ranch and Torres Blancas offer two ideal locations for your golf learning experience. Refine your game with any of the golf instruction packages offered.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Darren Cohen
Director of Golf

Darren Cohen
Director of Golf
Lessons at Torres Blancas Golf Club, by appointment only.

E: DCohen@canoaranchgolfclub.com

P: 520-625-5200 x806 C: 661-904-5484

1 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON (ADULT)
$80.00
1/2 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON (ADULT)
$50.00
1 HOUR SERIES (6 LESSONS)
$400.00
1/2 HOUR SERIES (6 LESSONS)
$250.00
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE 1/2 HOUR
$35.00

Jon Vayre
Director of Instruction

Jon is a graduate from Ferris State University in Professional Golf Management, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Associate Degree in Marketing Sales.
He has an extensive playing career and has participated in numerous Ben Hogan, Nike, Canadian Tour and US Open qualifiers.
Playing experience includes winning Pro Am events in California, Nevada, Arizona, Virginia, Michigan and Wyoming.
His teaching career began in Virginia in 1985. Jon has 35 plus years of teaching experience nationwide, including Canada and Mexico.
Jon has been Director of Instruction at various Southern Arizona courses to include Tubac Golf Resort, Challenge at Santa Rita, San Ignacio Golf Club, Canoa Hills Golf Course, Torres Blancas Golf Club and most recent for the last five years with Canoa Ranch Golf Club & John Jacobs Golf Schools. He has given over 35,000 lessons, has extensive teaching experience and has helped golfers of all ages and all skill levels.
Jon Vayre 520-235-9821

GROUP CLINICS

Group Clinics are offered at Canoa Ranch on Fridays.

for one clinic: $30
for more than one clinic: $25

Call or visit the Canoa Ranch Pro Shop 520.393.1966 ext. 2 or Torres Blancas Pro Shop 520.625.5200 ext. 3 for a list of clinic dates and what each clinic covers.

GOLF SCHOOL

Each golf school provides approximately 5 hours of golf instruction, lunch at the golf course and on-course play/practice after instruction each day. There are instruction programs for every level of golfer. Schools cover full swing (drivers and irons) and short game skills include putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play and uneven lies. Students will also receive an Antigua golf shirt, hat or visor and golf towel.

9AM – 12PM	12PM – 1PM	1PM – 3PM	3PM –
Instruction	Lunch	Instruction	On Course Play/Practice

PROGRAMS	DATES	PRICE
2-Day	thru May 2026	$750 per student
3-Day	thru May 2026	$1,000 per student

Hotel Packages are available and may be booked direct with the Canoa Ranch Golf Resort. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning is included with the hotel package. Call for golf school hotel guest pricing. 520.382.0450
or visit www.canoaranchgolfresort.com

GOLF ACADEMIES

One day golf academies are available. Each academy includes 4 hours of instruction and lunch. Students may golf after lunch at a discounted rate.

9A – 1PM	1PM – 2PM
Instruction	Lunch

1-DAY

thru May 2026

$295 per student

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private or semi-private instruction can be customized to meet your specific needs. Private lessons may be scheduled as an individual session or a series of sessions. Private lessons start at.

TYPE	PER STUDENT
1/2 Hour	$55
1 Hour	$90
2 Hours	$170

SERIES
4 X 1/2 Hour	$200
4 X 1 Hour	$325

GROUP LESSONS

9-Hole Playing Lesson. Includes green fee and cart fee.

1 Player $150 2 Players $250

2025 Junior Golf Clinics with Jon Vayre

Saturday November 1st	10am-12pm at Canoa Ranch
Saturday November 15th	10am-12pm at Canoa Ranch
Saturday November 22nd	10am-12pm at Canoa Ranch
Saturday December 13th	10am-12pm at Canoa Ranch
Saturday December 27th	10am-12pm at Canoa Ranch

Cost: $25 per junior per clinic
Space is Limited
To sign up, call (520)235-9821 or email jonvayre@icloud.com