Lessons at The Bluffs

Lesson Instructor
Mark Uribe, Golf Professional

Mark has been an active member in the golf community since 1986 when he first started caddying at the age of 14! He has worked his way through several positions and found himself at the Bluffs starting in 2005! At The Bluffs he discovered his passion for teaching and progressing the game of golf through private and group lessons.

Looking to improve your golf game, get started, or just knock some cobwebs off after a long winter? Contact Mark for information and to set up a lesson! He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (815)521-2482!

Private Lessons

Group Programs

Women’s Introduction to Golf – While the kids are in school, spend an hour learning the game of golf! This class is for women with little or no previous experience. Bring any clubs you have to each session.

Adult Golf Lessons – Beginner – Learn the fundamentals of golf and put your skills to the test at The Bluffs. This course will teach you the proper swing, putting, scoring, chipping techniques as well as general course courtesy. Balls and tees will be provided. Please bring a 1 or 3 wood, 5, 7, and 9 iron and putter to each session.

Adult Golf Lessons – Intermediate – So you have taken the Adult Beginner Class or you have been playing for a while and you are looking for the next step, well here it is Adult Intermediate. This class will take you to the next level with more in depth instruction on Irons, Drivers, Wedges, and putting as well as bunker shots, uphill/downhill lies and various shots needed to take you where you want to be. This class is designed for people who have course experience, but would like an answer to questions that have eluded them for quite some time. If you are looking to get hooked on golf or you already are but would like to play better, this is the class for you. Balls and tees will be provided. Please bring a 1 or 3 wood, 5, 7, and 9 iron and putter to each session.