Oak Creek Country Club · Sedona, AZ
Combine
Golf School
Three days in Sedona that change the way you think about golf — forever.
Next School Dates
September 23 – 25
2026 · Now Enrolling
October 14 – 16
2026 · Limited Availability
Golf Digest Top Coaches
Full Game Attention
Personalized Coaching
Small Group Experience
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A look inside the Sedona Golf School.
You love golf.
You look forward to every round.
You enjoy the challenge.
You probably play once or twice a week, sneak in a range session when you can, and like most golfers, you've invested a lot of time trying to get better.
You've watched YouTube videos. You've read the magazines. You've bought the training aids. Maybe you've even taken a few lessons.
For a while, things improve.
Then, almost without warning, you're right back where you started.
One day your driver feels effortless. The next day you can't find the fairway. Your irons are solid one week and frustrating the next.
You leave the course thinking...
"I know I'm capable of playing better than this."
The frustrating part isn't that you're unwilling to work. It's that you don't know what actually deserves your attention.
You're not trying to play on the PGA Tour. You're trying to enjoy the game more. Maybe you want to finally break 90. Maybe you're chasing your first round in the 70s. Maybe you're simply tired of giving away shots because of the same mistakes over and over again.
The reality is, life is busy. Between work, family and everything else competing for your time, every practice session matters. You don't have hours every day to experiment with another tip you found online. You need to know that the time you're investing is actually moving your game forward.
Most Golfers
Practice what feels wrong.
Chase swing tips instead of solving problems.
Change drills every week.
Guess why they hit bad shots.
Work hard but improve slowly.
Combine Golf Golfers
Understand exactly where they lose strokes.
Know what deserves attention first.
Practice with purpose.
Build skills that transfer to the golf course.
Improve with a clear plan instead of guesswork.
Here's the Good News...
You don't need to practice more.
You don't need another swing thought.
And you probably don't need to rebuild your golf swing.
You simply need to understand your game well enough to know what matters most.
That's exactly what the next three days in Sedona are designed to help you discover.
It isn't because they don't care.
It isn't because they don't practice.
And it certainly isn't because they aren't capable.
Most golfers stay stuck because they're trying to solve the wrong problem.
Think about it.
A slice isn't the problem.
It's the result of something else.
Poor contact isn't the problem.
It's the result of something else.
Three-putting isn't the problem.
It's the result of something else.
The shots you remember are usually just symptoms. The real cause is almost always hiding somewhere deeper.
That's why so many golfers get caught in an endless cycle.
You hit a bad shot.
You search YouTube.
You watch another swing tip.
You try a new drill.
It works for a week.
Then the old ball flight comes back.
So you start searching all over again.
Not because the advice was necessarily wrong… but because it wasn't designed for your golf game.
Every golfer is different.
Different movement patterns. Different strengths. Different limitations. Different goals. Different ways they lose strokes.
Yet most instruction starts with the swing.
At Combine Golf, we believe it should start with understanding the golfer.
Because when you finally understand why the ball does what it does… everything changes.
Your practice becomes more focused.
Your confidence begins to grow.
The game starts making sense.
And instead of chasing the next tip… you begin building a game you can trust.
Stop Treating Symptoms.
Start Understanding Causes.
That's the difference between collecting golf tips… and having a plan built specifically for you.
We Discover Your Game.
Every golfer walks into our school believing they know what they need to fix.
After coaching thousands of golfers, we've learned something surprising.
Most of the time…
They don't.
The swing issue they came to fix usually isn't the issue that's costing them the most strokes.
That's why every Combine Golf School begins with one simple question:
"What's really holding your game back?"
Not what feels wrong.
Not what your buddy noticed.
Not what you watched on YouTube.
What does the evidence actually tell us?
The Combine Golf Assessment is the foundation of everything we do.
Instead of guessing where improvement should begin, we evaluate your game from every angle to uncover the patterns that influence how you score.
Because golf isn't just a swing.
It's how you move.
How you strike the ball.
How you manage the golf course.
How you perform under pressure.
How your short game supports your full swing.
How your putting saves—or costs—you strokes.
When you understand all of those pieces together, the picture becomes remarkably clear.
What We Evaluate
YOUR SWING
How your body moves, how the club moves and how those movements influence ball flight.
YOUR BALL FLIGHT
The relationship between face angle, club path, contact and consistency.
YOUR SCORING PERFORMANCE
Where you're actually gaining and losing strokes—from the tee box to the final putt.
YOUR SHORT GAME
The shots that influence scoring more than any other part of the game.
YOUR PUTTING
Start line. Speed control. Distance management. Decision making.
YOUR PRACTICE HABITS
Not just what you practice… but whether your practice is actually helping you improve.
Because the Goal Isn't More Information…
It's knowing exactly what deserves your attention first.
That's how golfers stop chasing random tips.
That's how confidence starts replacing uncertainty.
And that's how lasting improvement begins.
The Combine difference
We don't just teach a swing. We deliver a full scoring system.
Every hour you spend with us is anchored to real data from your real game. Not tips. Not theory. Evidence — and a plan built specifically around what your numbers say.
A 72-shot skill assessment + on-course assessment to see your skill level and how it translates to the course.
Small groups of 12, with a 4-to-1 coaching ratio.
A full 90-day plan once you arrive home to continue improvement.
Most golf schools are built around instruction.
Three days of tips.
Three days of drills.
Three days of trying to squeeze as much information into your head as possible.
Then you go home…
…and you're left wondering where to begin.
We believe there is a better way.
That's why every Combine Golf School follows one simple philosophy.
First, understand the golfer.
Then coach what matters most.
Then build a plan that lasts.
Assess. Coach. Train.
Three simple words.
One connected process.
Not three separate days.
Not three separate lessons.
One complete journey designed around your game.
Assess
Before we change anything, we need to understand everything.
We evaluate how you move.
How you swing.
How the golf ball behaves.
Where you lose strokes.
How your short game supports your scoring.
How you perform on the golf course — not just on the driving range.
Because every great improvement begins with clarity.
You leave Day One knowing something you've probably never known before…
Exactly what's holding your game back.
We assess three things:
01
How You Move
So we can determine the most efficient way to swing for your body.
02
Your Skills
So we can determine where you are strong and what areas are costing you strokes.
03
Your Scoring
So we can see how you're able to transfer your skills to real on-course scenarios.
Coach
Once we know where your biggest opportunities are, coaching becomes remarkably simple.
Instead of overwhelming you with ten different swing thoughts…
We focus on the few changes that can make the biggest difference.
Every golfer receives personalized coaching.
Not because it sounds good.
Because no two golfers lose strokes the same way.
This is where confusion disappears.
Everything begins making sense.
We start with the foundational elements that affect your swing before you ever take the club away — setup, posture, alignment, grip and balance.
From there, we focus on the four critical connection points that determine how efficiently your body and the club work together.
Everything we coach ties back to the three priorities that make you a better golfer:
01
Strike Quality
How consistently you find the center of the face.
02
Club Face Control
Where the face points at impact — your primary source of direction.
03
Swing Path Direction
How the club travels through the ball, shaping your curve.
Train
Knowing what to do is only half the battle.
The real question is…
Can you repeat it when you get home?
That's why Day Three is about building habits instead of chasing perfect swings.
You'll learn how to practice.
How to train.
How to measure progress.
How to take what you've learned on the range and trust it on the golf course.
Because improvement doesn't happen during one great lesson.
It happens when great coaching becomes consistent practice.
This is where we teach you how to practice more effectively — one of the missing keys as to why most golfers never improve.
01
Block Practice
We use block practice to make your new movements feel natural and repeatable.
02
Random Practice
Then we make those new movements hold up under the variable scenarios you face on the course.
03
Pressure Practice
Finally we apply your new skills to different shots and scenarios, so you have the confidence you can do it with one ball, when it matters.
Three Days. One Complete Plan.
By the time you leave Sedona…
You won't just have better mechanics.
You'll have something far more valuable.
You'll understand your game.
You'll know exactly what deserves your attention.
And you'll leave with a clear roadmap for continuing your improvement long after the school is over.
Because our goal isn't to help you play better for one weekend.
It's to help you build a better golf game for years to come.
The methodology
Coach Joe on why we don't teach the way most schools do.
Here's something we've learned after coaching thousands of golfers.
Real improvement doesn't happen because of one great lesson.
It happens because golfers continue working on the right things after they leave.
That's why we never wanted Combine Golf to feel like a destination.
We wanted it to become the beginning of a better golf game.
Over three days in Sedona, you'll gain something incredibly valuable…
Clarity.
You'll finally understand why the golf ball does what it does.
You'll know where you're losing strokes.
You'll know what deserves your attention first.
But understanding is only the first step.
The real transformation happens when those discoveries become habits.
That's why every golfer continues their journey inside the Combine Golf 90-Day Practice Program.
A Personalized Practice Roadmap
Know exactly what to work on each week so every practice session has purpose.
Video Swing Reviews
Submit your swings and receive personalized feedback from your coaching team as your game continues to evolve.
Live Coaching Sessions
Stay connected through ongoing coaching, strategy sessions and Q&A designed to keep you moving forward.
Progress Tracking
Measure improvement, celebrate wins and identify new priorities as your game develops.
Accountability
Because lasting improvement isn't about staying motivated. It's about staying connected to a proven process.
The Difference Isn't Three Days.
The Difference Is What Happens After.
Most golf schools send you home with notes.
We send you home with a plan.
Most golfers slowly drift back into old habits.
Our golfers continue building new ones.
Because when coaching continues…
Confidence continues.
Improvement continues.
And the game becomes a whole lot more enjoyable.
Your Golf School Doesn't End When You Leave Sedona.
That's when the next chapter begins.
The biggest transformation isn't a prettier golf swing.
It's confidence.
Confidence that comes from understanding why the ball does what it does.
Confidence that comes from knowing what to practice.
Confidence that comes from stepping onto the first tee with a plan instead of a collection of swing thoughts.
That's the difference golfers experience every day at Combine Golf.
"For the First Time, Golf Finally Made Sense."
Every golfer arrives with a different story.
Some have been playing for decades.
Some are trying to break 90.
Others are chasing single digits after years of feeling stuck.
What they all have in common is this:
They stop guessing.
They stop chasing random swing tips.
And they finally begin practicing with purpose.
More Than Better Swings. Better Decisions.
01
Better Decisions.
Golfers learn where they're actually losing strokes and begin making smarter decisions both on the range and on the course.
02
Better Practice.
Instead of spending hours working on everything, they learn how to spend their time working on the right things.
03
More Confidence.
When you understand your tendencies, pressure becomes easier to manage because uncertainty begins to disappear.
04
Better Scores.
The goal has never been to create a perfect swing. The goal is to help golfers play better golf.
And that's exactly what happens when practice finally has direction.
The Best Part...
The transformation doesn't stop when the school ends.
Because every golfer leaves with a plan.
Every golfer continues receiving coaching.
Every golfer knows exactly what comes next.
That's why Combine Golf isn't remembered as just another golf school.
It's remembered as the moment everything finally started making sense.
Why Sedona?
The Right Environment Changes Everything.
You're not coming because it's Sedona. You're coming because this environment gives you the time, space, coaching, and focus to make a real breakthrough.
Time to Focus
Three Days of Uninterrupted Attention
Real improvement requires focus. Not fifteen minutes after work. Not a rushed bucket of balls before dinner.
For three days, Sedona gives you something that's difficult to find at home.
Time to slow down. Time to learn. Time to practice with purpose. Time to understand your game without the distractions of everyday life.
Your Classroom
Where Every Shot Has a Purpose
Surrounded by Sedona's breathtaking red rock landscape, Oak Creek Country Club becomes more than a golf course.
It becomes your classroom.
Every practice session builds on the one before it. Every conversation with your coach adds another piece of the puzzle. Instead of driving home wondering what to work on, you wake up the next morning and continue exactly where you left off.
That's why golfers make breakthroughs here.
Morning coaching sessions
Personal video feedback
On-course learning
Purposeful practice design
When the Day Is Over
An Experience as Memorable as the Instruction
Exceptional dining. Luxury accommodations. Incredible hiking. Art galleries. World-famous scenery.
Whether you travel alone, with friends, or alongside your spouse, Sedona offers the perfect balance between world-class golf instruction and an unforgettable getaway.
Not luxury for the sake of luxury. Luxury because that's how golfers actually experience these schools.
Championship Golf
Oak Creek Country Club.
Stay & Relax
Beautiful accommodations.
Explore Sedona
Dining. Hiking. Shopping.
Bring Your Spouse
A golf getaway you'll both enjoy.
Why Sedona?
Come Early. Stay Longer.
Many golfers choose to arrive a day early or stay an extra day or two to experience everything Sedona has to offer.
Our concierge team can help with hotel recommendations, dining suggestions, local activities, and travel planning — so you can make the most of your visit.
Meet Joe
The coach behind every breakthrough.
Joe DiChiara founded Combine Golf after two decades of teaching serious golfers — and watching too many of them plateau after generic lessons.
His approach is simple. Understand the golfer first. Coach what matters most. Give them a plan they can actually follow when they get home.
It's the philosophy every coach on the Combine staff shares — and the reason golfers keep coming back.
30,000+ Lessons Taught
20+ Years Coaching Golfers
Founder of the Combine A.C.T. System
Trusted by Golfers Across the Country
“The goal isn't to build a perfect swing. It's to build a game you can trust.”
— Joe DiChiara, Founder
Your investment includes
More Than a Golf School. A Complete Improvement Experience.
You're not paying for three days of instruction. You're investing in a complete system designed to help you understand your game, improve with purpose, and continue making progress long after you leave Sedona.
Three Days of Personalized Coaching
Small-group instruction with a maximum 4-to-1 golfer-to-coach ratio, giving you meaningful coaching and personal attention throughout the experience.
The Combine Golf Assessment
A complete evaluation of your game that identifies where you're losing strokes, why it happens, and what deserves your attention first.
Personalized Coaching
Instruction built around your swing, your body, your goals, and the way you learn — not a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
On-Course Coaching
Take your improvements from the practice tee to the golf course, where better decisions lead to better scores.
Advanced Performance Technology
3D motion analysis, launch monitor data, pressure mapping, and high-speed video. Technology doesn't replace coaching — it makes coaching more precise.
Your Personalized Improvement Roadmap
Leave with a written plan that shows you exactly what to practice, how to practice, and what to focus on over the coming weeks.
90 Days Inside the Practice Program
Continue receiving coaching, video reviews, accountability, and ongoing support as your game continues to improve.
Breakfast and Lunch Each Day
Focus on your golf while we take care of the details.
Complimentary Travel Concierge
Hotel recommendations, travel suggestions, and local information so your Sedona experience is as enjoyable off the course as it is on it.
Sedona Golf School
Oak Creek Country Club
Starting at
$4,000
Maximum 12 golfers per school
What's Included
Three-Day Experience
Combine Golf Assessment
Personalized Coaching
90-Day Practice Program
Breakfast & Lunch
Travel Concierge
Questions? We'll help you determine whether this is the right school for your goals before you ever enroll.
Great golf doesn't happen by accident.
It happens with clarity. It happens with coaching. It happens with a plan. That's exactly what you'll take home from Sedona.
Choose Your Sedona Experience
Reserve your seat.
Every Combine Golf School follows the same proven A.C.T. System. The difference is simply choosing the dates that work best for you. To ensure every golfer receives personalized coaching, each school is intentionally limited to a small group. If you're considering joining us in Sedona, we encourage you to reserve your preferred dates early.
Oak Creek
Country Club
NOW ENROLLING
September 23 – 25
2026
Maximum 12 golfers
STARTING AT
$4,000
Oak Creek
Country Club
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
October 14 – 16
2026
Maximum 12 golfers
STARTING AT
$3,500
Have Questions?
Talk with our Experience Manager.
Traveling?
We'll help coordinate your visit.
Bringing Your Spouse?
We'll help you make the most of your Sedona getaway.
Experience Manager
Michael Croft
Talk with our team
Meet Michael Croft, our Experience Manager.
Michael will walk you through the school, answer any questions about travel, accommodations, skill level, and help you determine if the Sedona Golf School is the right fit for you.
There's no pressure—just a conversation to help you make the best decision for your game.
Answers questions about travel & accommodations
Helps match the right school date to your schedule
No pressure—just honest guidance
More Than a Golf School. A Destination Experience.
Three days of personalized golf development in one of America’s most inspiring golf destinations — where world-class coaching meets unforgettable scenery.
Ranked #4 in the Nation
USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.
“I came for the golf. I left wanting to book my next trip to Sedona before I even got home. The coaching was incredible, but the location made the entire experience unforgettable.”
— COMBINE GOLF SCHOOL ATTENDEE
WHY SEDONA?
The Right Environment Changes Everything.
“There is something about being here that makes the coaching stick. You leave not just with a better swing, but with a clearer head — and a plan you actually believe in.”
— COMBINE GOLF SCHOOL ATTENDEE
Three days of focused golf improvement feels different when you’re surrounded by one of the most unforgettable landscapes in the country.
Set against Sedona’s iconic red rocks, Oakcreek Country Club combines championship golf, more than 55 years of tradition, and a setting that helps you slow down, focus, and reconnect with your game.
Ranked #4 in the Nation
Oakcreek Country Club was named one of the Best Public Golf Courses in the U.S. in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.
This isn’t just where you come to work on your golf game. It’s a destination worth building a trip around. Whether you’re traveling with a spouse, extending your stay for a few extra days, or simply looking for a golf experience that feels different from the usual lesson-and-leave routine, Sedona gives you plenty of reasons to stay.
Why You’ll Love Sedona
☀️ Beautiful Golf Weather
Comfortable mornings and incredible desert conditions.
🏆 Award-Winning Golf
Play and train at one of the nation’s highest-ranked public golf courses.
🏜️ Iconic Red Rock Scenery
Few golf-school settings in America look anything like this.
✈️ Easy Access from Phoenix
Approximately two hours from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
🏨 Luxury Resorts & Boutique Hotels
Turn your golf school into a complete Sedona getaway.
🍷 Dining, Wine & Entertainment
Spend your evenings exploring Sedona’s restaurants, wine bars and local experiences.
🥾 Hiking & Outdoor Adventures
Extend your trip and experience everything Sedona is known for beyond the golf course.
🚙 Complimentary Travel Concierge
Need help planning your stay? Our team can assist with lodging, travel and recommendations.
Make Sedona Part of Your Golf Journey
Frequently Asked
Questions Golfers Ask Before Joining Us
Making the decision to invest in your golf game is a big one. We want you to feel completely comfortable before choosing a Combine Golf School. Here are some of the questions we hear most often.
Is this school right for my handicap?
Absolutely. Our schools are designed for committed golfers of all skill levels. Whether you're trying to consistently break 90, reach single digits, or simply become a more confident golfer, every recommendation is personalized to your game. Because every golfer begins with a comprehensive assessment, your coaching is built around your strengths, challenges and goals—not someone else's.
Will everyone receive the same instruction?
What makes this different from taking private lessons?
Do I need to be in great physical shape?
What should I bring?
Are meals included?
Is lodging included?
Can my spouse or travel companion come?
What happens after the school?
I still have questions.
Still Have Questions?
Talk with our Experience Manager. We'll answer every question before you make a decision.
We believe choosing a golf school should feel exciting—not stressful. That's why we're happy to answer every question before you decide.
Before you decide
Good Golf is attainable.
The right golf school shouldn't leave you with more confusion — it should give you a clear roadmap. At Combine Golf, we help golfers improve with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Still have questions?