Golf Lessons

feel your confidence soar, your skills sharpen, and your love for the game deepen.

Learn to Play...Play for Life

Carolina National celebrates golf at every level. We take pride in developing a wide range of junior talents, as well as introducing the game to hundreds of new golfers every year. With our friendly and personal approach, we strive to teach each student at his or her own level and ability. We offer private lessons, group lessons, golf clinics, and junior academy programs.

Our player development programs offer professional instruction that’s affordable, enjoyable, and less intimidating for students of all levels. Our Golf Instruction staff will help serious golfers reach their personal goals as well as teach beginners to learn to love the game.

Meet our Professional Staff

BLAKE VALAND, PGA

About Blake

Blake Valand has been a golf professional since 2009, bringing over 15 years of experience and a genuine love of teaching to Carolina National Golf Club. His career includes time at Porters Neck Country Club, Cape Fear National, and Magnolia Greens, giving him a wealth of knowledge across some of the region’s finest courses.

Known for his keen eye for detail and ability to connect with golfers at every level, Blake is committed to helping each student understand the why behind their swing — not just what to fix, but why it matters. His modern, student-centered approach empowers golfers of all ages and skill levels to develop efficient, powerful swings and make lasting improvements to their game. Whether you’re picking up a club for the first time or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, Blake’s instruction will meet you where you are and help take your game to the next level.

Single Private Lesson $100
Multi-Lesson Rate $90
9 Hole Playing Lesson $250

JEFF SOBIERAJ, PGA

About Jeff

Jeffrey A. Sobieraj, Certified PGA, is originally from Fairfield County, CT and moved to southern NC in April 2022. He went to Sacred Heart University where he played golf collegiately as a 4-year starter and 2x captain. Upon his graduation with a double major in business and finance, he began his professional career at Rock Ridge Country Club in Newtown, CT. This is where he would earn his Class A PGA status as well as becoming one of only 861 PGA Professionals out of 29,000 (3%) to be certified in Instruction.

After 11 years at RRCC, Jeff moved on to the Yale Golf Course in New Haven, CT, the #1 ranked college course in the country. He has given many lessons for The First Tee Program and the Wounded Warrior Project as well as receiving several accolades. Those accolades include being a Dean’s List Scholar-Athlete in college, the 2007 CT PGA Section Private Merchandiser of the Year, and the 2009 CT PGA Section Assistant Professional of the Year to name a few.

Jeff’s teaching philosophy is to maximize each student’s fullest potential with a minimalized, simplistic approach. He believes that being too technical and analytical can confuse and overload the student’s knowledge and ability to learn the golf swing. A quote from one of his former Division I collegiate students, “I have known Jeff since I was a little kid. He has given me the tools to fulfill my dream to become a D-I golfer, which I will never forget. He has always made golf fun, yet gave me my work ethic and routine to accomplish my goals, not only in golf but in life.”

30 Minute Lesson $45
45 Minute Lesson $65
Lesson packages and gift certificates also available

MARK ARMISTEAD, PGA

About Mark

Mark Armistead, PGA is a Colorado native and recently relocated to North Carolina. He graduated from Arizona State University where he was a member of one of the top ranked golf teams in the country.

Mark began his professional career as an assistant professional at Marriott’s Camelback Golf Club. He later became the head professional at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, AZ. While there he won the Southwest Section PGA Championship which gave him exemptions in the Phoenix Open, Tucson Open and Las Vegas Open. Mark played professionally for several years before becoming a sales representative for TaylorMade Golf and later Cleveland/Srixon Golf.

With Mark’s experience as a player and over 30 years of teaching and club fitting experience, he can definitely help you with your game.