Golf Instruction




Coaching Rates:
Half Hour: $55
Series of 4: $205
Series of 10: $500
Ryan Bakken
PGA Head Golf Professional
US Kids Golf Certified Coach

Ryan grew up in southeast Minnesota and moved to Colorado in 2015 when he started at Thorncreek. He became a PGA Member in 2011 and PGA Certified in Golf Operations in 2017. He has an extreme passion for the game and enjoys playing competitively. In 2020 he qualified for the National PGA Professional Championship, a career playing accomplishment. Ryan lives in Westminster with his wife, Alicia, who is also a golf coach.
Lesson AvailabilityWednesdays between 9a-2p
Fridays between 9a-5p
Saturdays between 11a-4p
Phone Number:
720.977.5952
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Coaching Rates:
Half Hour: $45
Series of 4: $170
Series of 10: $410
Christina Kirkpatrick
Golf Instructor/Ladies League Coordinator
US Kids Golf Certified Coach

Christina is a Colorado Native who currently lives in Broomfield with her husband, their four children and their sweet chocolate lab. She has been teaching women and kids to love the game of golf for 9 years. She is in her second stint of teaching at Thorncreek and has been back on the staff here since 2018. Specializing in the “fun”damentals of the game, her sessions get ladies and kids “golf ready” so they are confident on the course. It is her goal to bring more women into the game of golf and to teach juniors that golf is a lifelong sport that will bring delight, satisfaction and challenge to them the rest of their lives.
Phone Number:
303.885.9596
Call or Text Christina @ 303.885.9596 to inquire about scheduling.