Golf Lessons & Golf Academy in Chandler, AZ at Bear Creek

East Valley home of the Combine Method.

Bear Creek Golf Complex · Chandler, AZ

3 Coaches on Staff

Bear Creek Academy.

About the academy

High-performance coaching. A complete golfer.

High-performance coaching. A complete golfer.

Nestled in the Sonoran desert, our Bear Creek academy delivers the same proven Combine coaching system in a relaxed, high-quality East Valley environment. From first-swing juniors to competitive adults, players train with modern performance tools, structured practice, and a clear pathway from the lesson tee to the golf course.

Nestled in the Sonoran desert, our Bear Creek academy delivers the same proven Combine coaching system in a relaxed, high-quality East Valley environment. From first-swing juniors to competitive adults, players train with modern performance tools, structured practice, and a clear pathway from the lesson tee to the golf course.

Location

Bear Creek Golf Complex

500 E Riggs Rd, Chandler, AZ 85249

Coaching Staff

Joe DiChiara

Founder

Jim Morrison

Senior Coach

James Mackie

Staff Coach

The A.C.T. System

Assess. Coach. Train. One continuous cycle.

Lasting improvement isn't built from a single lesson, it's built from a cycle. At Bear Creek, we assess your game to find what's really costing you shots, coach the changes that matter most, and train them until they hold up across Bear Creek Golf Complex's two courses. Then we reassess, and the gains compound.

Junior Academy

Development with direction.

A clear, measurable pathway from the first swing to tournament-ready golfers.

A clear, measurable pathway from the first swing to tournament-ready golfers.

At our Bear Creek academy in Chandler, the Junior Academy helps young golfers grow from their very first swing to tournament-ready athletes through a clear, measurable pathway. Every junior receives individualized coaching that evolves with their game, right here in the East Valley, focused on athletic development, swing mechanics, and scoring skills that hold up under pressure.

Weekly coaching with hands-on instruction and guided practice

Physical development to support long-term swing mechanics

Skill testing, progress tracking, and video feedback

Tournament planning and college recruiting guidance

Junior Academy

Step 1: Start here

Junior Skills Snapshot

45 minutes

State of Game Report

$99

For juniors shooting in the 90's or higher. A focused look at where the game stands today so we know exactly what to build first.

First step before the Tournament Prep Program

Junior Full Combine Assessment

90 minutes

State of Game Report

$199

For juniors shooting in the 80's or better. A complete performance assessment across skills, movement, and scoring data.

First step before the Tournament Player Program

Step 2 — Build your coaching plan

Your assessment shows us where to focus. From there, you and your coach build the right plan around your game, your goals, and the level of support you need, combining coaching, supervised practice, and on-course training to turn what you learn into lasting improvement.

Tournament Prep Program

Quarterly Skills Snapshot

1 Group Skills Class per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Rules, etiquette, place of play coaching

Tournament selection guide for parents

Progress report for parents and juniors

Clear path into Tournament Player program

Combine Tournament Kit included at signup

Tournament Player Program

Full Combine Assessment (Once per semester)

1 Private lesson per month

2 supervised practice sessions per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Tournament stat tracking with Decade Golf

3D movement pattern tracking

12 month periodized training blueprint

Growth Height velocity tracking

Partner benefits with True Spec Golf

Physical screen and golf specific strength program

Direct Coach Access all season

Combine Tournament Kit included at enrollment

Step 2 — Build your coaching plan

Your assessment shows us where to focus. From there, you and your coach build the right plan around your game, your goals, and the level of support you need, combining coaching, supervised practice, and on-course training to turn what you learn into lasting improvement.

Tournament Prep Program

Quarterly Skills Snapshot

1 Group Skills Class per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Rules, etiquette, place of play coaching

Tournament selection guide for parents

Progress report for parents and juniors

Clear path into Tournament Player program

Combine Tournament Kit included at signup

Tournament Player Program

Full Combine Assessment (Once per semester)

1 Private lesson per month

2 supervised practice sessions per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Tournament stat tracking with Decade Golf

3D movement pattern tracking

12 month periodized training blueprint

Growth Height velocity tracking

Partner benefits with True Spec Golf

Physical screen and golf specific strength program

Direct Coach Access all season

Combine Tournament Kit included at enrollment

Step 2 — Build your coaching plan

Your assessment shows us where to focus. From there, you and your coach build the right plan around your game, your goals, and the level of support you need, combining coaching, supervised practice, and on-course training to turn what you learn into lasting improvement.

Tournament Prep Program

Quarterly Skills Snapshot

1 Group Skills Class per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Rules, etiquette, place of play coaching

Tournament selection guide for parents

Progress report for parents and juniors

Clear path into Tournament Player program

Combine Tournament Kit included at signup

Tournament Player Program

Full Combine Assessment (Once per semester)

1 Private lesson per month

2 supervised practice sessions per week

1 On Course Session Per Month (9 Holes)

Tournament stat tracking with Decade Golf

3D movement pattern tracking

12 month periodized training blueprint

Growth Height velocity tracking

Partner benefits with True Spec Golf

Physical screen and golf specific strength program

Direct Coach Access all season

Combine Tournament Kit included at enrollment

Adult Academy

A game you can trust.

Personalized coaching for every skill level. on the range, on the course, and under pressure.

Personalized coaching for every skill level. on the range, on the course, and under pressure.

Adult Academy

Our Bear Creek Adult Academy helps East Valley golfers of every skill level build a game they can trust, on the range, on the course, and under pressure. Whether you're new to the game or trying to break a scoring plateau, every player receives personalized coaching through the Combine Method™ that evolves with their goals.

Private and small-group coaching tailored to your level

Data-driven swing assessments with advanced 3D technology

Practice plans designed for real transfer to the course

Progress tracking through our A.C.T. System (Assess · Coach · Train)

On-course playing sessions and performance reviews

Step 1: Start here

Full Combine Assessment

90 minutes

State of Game Report

$199

The Skills Snapshot is meant for us to learn exactly what will move the needle in your game, and for you to gain clarity on how to most efficiently reach your goals. All new students must begin here, because the only way to truly achieve lasting improvement starts with knowledge.

Step 2: Adult player development

Stop taking lessons. Start following a plan.


Real improvement doesn't happen in a single lesson.

Every Combine Golf Adult Development Program begins by understanding your game, building a personalized coaching plan, and then giving you the coaching, structured practice, on-course experience, and accountability to follow it.


Choose the level of commitment that fits your goals.

3 Months

Essential

Build your foundation

A focused 90-day coaching program designed to identify what is holding your game back and give you a clear plan to improve it.

6 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to build your foundation?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Essential is the right place to start.

6 Months

Most popular

Performance

Build lasting change

Six months gives you and your coach the time to assess your game, coach the changes, train them, take them onto the golf course, and measure your progress.

12 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to create lasting change?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Performance is the right path for you.

12 Months

Elite

Own your game

A complete year of structured player development for golfers who want an ongoing relationship with their coach and a measurable plan for improving their entire game.

24 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to own your game?

Speak with a coach about your long-term goals and whether Elite is the right level of coaching for you.

Step 2: Adult player development

Stop taking lessons. Start following a plan.


Real improvement doesn't happen in a single lesson.

Every Combine Golf Adult Development Program begins by understanding your game, building a personalized coaching plan, and then giving you the coaching, structured practice, on-course experience, and accountability to follow it.


Choose the level of commitment that fits your goals.

3 Months

Essential

Build your foundation

A focused 90-day coaching program designed to identify what is holding your game back and give you a clear plan to improve it.

6 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to build your foundation?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Essential is the right place to start.

6 Months

Most popular

Performance

Build lasting change

Six months gives you and your coach the time to assess your game, coach the changes, train them, take them onto the golf course, and measure your progress.

12 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to create lasting change?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Performance is the right path for you.

12 Months

Elite

Own your game

A complete year of structured player development for golfers who want an ongoing relationship with their coach and a measurable plan for improving their entire game.

24 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to own your game?

Speak with a coach about your long-term goals and whether Elite is the right level of coaching for you.

Step 2: Adult player development

Stop taking lessons. Start following a plan.


Real improvement doesn't happen in a single lesson.

Every Combine Golf Adult Development Program begins by understanding your game, building a personalized coaching plan, and then giving you the coaching, structured practice, on-course experience, and accountability to follow it.


Choose the level of commitment that fits your goals.

3 Months

Essential

Build your foundation

A focused 90-day coaching program designed to identify what is holding your game back and give you a clear plan to improve it.

6 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to build your foundation?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Essential is the right place to start.

6 Months

Most popular

Performance

Build lasting change

Six months gives you and your coach the time to assess your game, coach the changes, train them, take them onto the golf course, and measure your progress.

12 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to create lasting change?

Speak with a coach about your game and goals to see if Performance is the right path for you.

12 Months

Elite

Own your game

A complete year of structured player development for golfers who want an ongoing relationship with their coach and a measurable plan for improving their entire game.

24 Private Lessons

1 on-course session per month (9 holes)

A full 30 day practice program to follow

All range balls during practice times included

Tee times included

Never more than 6 students per supervised practice

Never more than 4 students on course at a time

Access to Combine Video Vault (over 300 educational videos)

Additional Skills Snapshot each quarter to track progress

Ready to own your game?

Speak with a coach about your long-term goals and whether Elite is the right level of coaching for you.

Photo & video gallery

Inside Bear Creek Academy.

A look at the facility, coaching, and players training here.

Golf coach watching a student's full swing on the practice range at Bear Creek Golf Complex, Chandler
Aerial view of a green, bunkers and pond with the clubhouse behind at Bear Creek Golf Complex
Junior golfers hitting balls on the practice range during a Bear Creek junior academy session
Coach talking with a group of junior golfers seated on the range at Bear Creek

Frequently asked

Questions answered.

Where is the Combine Golf Academy at Bear Creek?

Where is the Combine Golf Academy at Bear Creek?

We coach at Bear Creek Golf Complex, 500 E Riggs Rd, Chandler, AZ, a full-service East Valley facility with two 18-hole courses, a par-3, and a lighted range.

Is Bear Creek suitable for beginners and juniors?

Which programs run at Bear Creek?

Do I need to be a Bear Creek member to train with Combine Golf?

How is Bear Creek different from the Biltmore academy?

Can I work with Combine if I don't live near an Academy?

Curious how it works?

Let's talk about your goals, and the fastest path to reach them.
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Know Your Game. To Own Your Game.

A national golf-school company built around a simple idea: real improvement begins when you finally understand your game.

© 2026 Combine Golf. All rights reserved.

Know Your Game. To Own Your Game.

A national golf-school company built around a simple idea: real improvement begins when you finally understand your game.

© 2026 Combine Golf. All rights reserved.

Know Your Game. To Own Your Game.