Private Lessons

Gaylon Cude is a Class A member of the PGA of America and has been with the Golf House TN team for ten years. Gaylon brings a special passion and enthusiasm for helping his students improve and enjoy their golf games. Gaylon has worked diligently to hone his skills as a teacher and coach and has already helped many area golfers to elevate their skills. Gaylon is also an instructor with the TPGA Junior Golf Academy and serves as its director. Gaylon was recognized as a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher Honorable Mention recipient in 2014.  He has also been named to Golf Digest’s list of Best Teachers by State in Tennessee from 2017-2020 as well as their list of Best Young Teachers in America since 2018. He was also named the 2021 Middle Tennessee Chapter PGA’s Youth Player Development Award recipient. Gaylon is a native of Middle Tennessee and joined the professional staff at Golf House Tennessee following a successful intercollegiate career at Belmont University. 

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Office Phone: 615-465-6322
Email: gcude@tngolf.org

Hank is an associate professional in the PGA of America. He has been on the instruction staff at Golf House Tennessee since 2022, where he currently serves as the Director of the TPGA Junior Academy and teaches his own students in Private Lessons. Hank spent part of his childhood playing Junior Golf in Middle Tennessee, including practicing and playing middle school golf right here on this property. He also brings a unique perspective to athlete development from his time spent working on the staff of the University of Kentucky Men’s basketball program.

His passion to develop well-rounded human beings through the game of golf is the heart of the mission. Hank’s passion for teaching and his qualifications are reflected through his thorough understanding of the biomechanics of the golf swing in all phases of the game. He also boasts a great understanding of Trackman, which allows him to give the player the tools they need to improve their swing and apply it to their game quickly!

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Office Phone: 615-465-6305
Email: hcurtis@tngolf.org

Collin Jones is our newest Assistant Golf Professional, joining us from Methodist University’s prestigious PGA Golf Management Program. Collin brings an energetic passion for quality instruction and a strong commitment to building meaningful relationships with his students. He has learned from some of the industry’s most respected instructors, including valuable experience working at the Jim McLean Golf School in Coral Gables, FL. Collin also grew up competing in junior golf across Tennessee, including winning the Chattanooga City Junior Championship at just 15 years old. Collin is proficient with a wide range of modern training aids and technologies, including TrackMan. His love for teaching drives him to sharpen his skills every day, ensuring each student receives tailored, effective coaching. He is also currently pursuing his TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) certification to deepen his understanding of the body–swing connection and elevate the improvement of his students.

To book a lesson with Collin please reach out by phone or email at:

Office Phone: 615-465-6338

Email: cjones@tngolf.org