Here at the PlayDCGolf Academy, we believe that everybody can learn and enjoy the game of golf. Our mission is to develop and serve life-long golfers of all ages and abilities by encouraging students to learn, practice and play in an environment that makes experiencing the game of golf fast, easy and fun.
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Click the link above to reach our online booking sites. Choose the form of instruction you are interested in, create an account, purchase your lesson, and book at your leisure.
What Do We Offer?
Winter Season Special
Enjoy private lessons at a discounted rate each winter! All lessons in the package may be booked starting November 1 and must be used by March 31. Winter lessons are held at the East Potomac Driving Range, where all range stalls are heated and covered.
Private Lessons
Any Time. Any Day. Any Course. One-on-One and Two-on-One sessions with our instructors promote personalized attention and rapid improvement. Select from a number of options based on your availability, commitment, and schedule.
Group Lessons & Leagues
Choose the small group lesson that’s right for you! Develop skills and progress from our LEVEL ONE Beginner series to our LEVEL TWO Intermediate player series. Don’t forget to check out our weekly adult leagues.
Junior Programs
Growing the game is top priority for us! We offer a wide variety of Junior Programs throughout the year.
FAQs
Click here to visit our booking page. The best and quickest way to purchase and book lessons is through our online portal.
Our lessons are offered for anyone and everyone! There are options for all skill levels, ages, and genders. We are consistently adding new group classes, so keep an eye out if there is something you are interested in but don’t currently see. Let us know if there is a different form of instruction you would like to see.
No, the Academy has a wide variety of clubs available for all age groups to use during their lesson. If you do have your own clubs, we do recommend you use those to best improve your game.
Yes, the Instructor will provide range balls for the lesson. If your lesson is on the putting green, course, or practice holes, balls will also be provided.
All of our courses are public courses, so there is no strict dress code. Come as you feel most comfortable. Keep in mind our driving range is covered with heaters which will help during the colder months.
East Potomac – When you arrive, you will walk up the main walkway passed the Clubhouse and Academy office on your right. There is no need to check-in, you can continue on to the driving range. Follow signs for the Academy, which will guide you to the far right side of the driving range past the putting greens. You will enter the last entrance to the driving range where your Instructor will meet you. If your lesson is on the course or a practice hole, your Instructor will most likely meet you at the starter stand across from the Academy office.
Langston & Rock Creek – Your Instructor will meet you in our outside of the clubhouse at the start of your lesson.
Lessons at East Potomac are held rain or shine. The driving range is covered and protected from the elements. If there is severe weather in the area, the Academy may make the decision to adjust your lesson, if this is the case, you will receive a phone call or email with updates.
Call the Pro Shop at Langston or Rock Creek for the updated status of your lesson if there is inclement weather.
If you miss one or two classes of your four-week session, we offer supervised practices to make up for a missed class. Supervised practices are held Wednesdays at 6:30 PM and Sundays at 1 PM. An Instructor will be present to assist in learning what you missed. Other students from other classes may be in the class as well. Call the Academy 202-554-7760 ext. 123 or 124 to get in a supervised practice class.
Academy History
Est. 1989 | 4,500+ Enrolled Annually
The playDCgolf Academy, (formerly GolfDC Academy and Capital City Golf School) founded in 1989, has decades of experience in designing and executing high-quality, comprehensive golf instructional programs in the greater Washington, DC, area. Currently, at our three locations in the Washington Metro area, we serve over 4500 students annually, including key participation by women and junior golfers.
The playDCgolf Academy has a large team of both year-round and seasonal instructors. Both our instructor and sales staff look forward to meeting you and assisting with your golf goals!
Since the Academy’s founding, our vision has been to bring new golfers into the game and keep those involved connected to the game. This concept is the cornerstone of our Company commitment to “pioneer player development.” We continue in our mission to keep the sport of golf accessible and affordable for all.
The Academy has experience in all aspects of the “business” of golf instruction – conceiving player development programs, instructor development programs and establishing best business practices. The Academy spearheads programs that meet the local community needs of that location to ensure our success in growing the game!