Lessons and Teaching Staff

Game-improvement lessons are available from PrairieView’s professional teaching staff, and can be tailored for any level of player, from beginner to accomplished, and for any aspect of the game. Lessons are available every day by appointment, and group clinics, playing lessons and series of lessons are also available.

Instruction by Steve Murray, PGA Head Professional:
• Private Lesson (30 minutes): $35
• Private Lesson (45 minutes): $50
• Semi-Private Lesson (2 – 4 students/60 minutes): $60

Instruction by Jim Marinelli, Assistant Professional:
• Private Lesson (30 minutes): $30
• Private Lesson (45 minutes): $40
• Semi-Private Lesson (2 – 4 students/60 minutes): $50

May Junior Group Lessons

Junior Group (ages 13-17) Lessons

Junior Group (ages 5-12) Lessons

Parent Child Group Lessons

 
Lessons and Teaching Staff Imageries
Steve Murray

Steve Murray

PGA Head Professional

  • PGA Member since 2001
  • Four Illinois PGA victories; 20 top-10 finishes
  • Four-time Royal Cup member
  • Three-time Radix Cup qualifier
  • Two-time Club Professionals National Championship qualifier
  • University of Louisville graduate (1994); four-year golf scholarship
  • Certified club fitter for Titleist, Tour Edge, Muzuno, Henry Griffitts
  • Director of Instruction, Aldeen Golf Club (Rockford, IL) 1997-2002
Jim Marinelli

Jim Marinelli

Assistant Professional

  • PGA Apprentice (2008)
  • Graduate of University of St. Ambrose (2007)
  • Collegiate golf team captain for 2 years
  • Winner of three college tournaments
  • Thee-time Illinois Open qualifier
  • Three-time Illinois State Amateur qualifier
  • Two-time Western Amateur qualifier
  • Seventh-place finish 2008 Assistant Stroke Play (Medinah C.C.)
  • Low tournament round: 65
  • Three aces; one double eagle