Meet our Golf Instructors

Zach Vinal

Zach is in his 15th year of teaching all levels of golf from beginners to PGA Tour players. He started his teaching career under the tutelage of Jamie Mulligan (Top 100 Teacher) in 2008 in which he spent a decade at Virginia Country Club in Southern California. From there,  Zach has elevated his teaching prowess to help improve your game and develop players. He is currently a PGA Associate and is one of the top players in the North Florida PGA Section. Zach celebrated an accomplished junior career, which included 5-time all New York State and 3-time Syracuse District Boys & Junior Player of the Year. He had a decorated Division 1 college career at Binghamton University, including breaking the all-time school scoring record in 2007 & 2008 and was a Cleveland Golf Scholar All American, along with 3 Ping All-Region selections. Zach also was Syracuse District Men's Player of the Year in 2007 & 2008 during this time. From there, he coached Division 1 golf at Long Beach State while achieving a master’s degree in Sports Management in 2009. He started as a Golf/Teaching Professional at Virginia Country Club in 2009 until 2017 in Long Beach, CA. Then became Director of Golf & Instruction at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club in 2018 until joining The Yards in 2020.

Justin Ragognetti

Originally from Southern California, Justin played golf at the College of William & Mary before relocating to Florida. He has spent the last 18 years teaching golf in Ponte Vedra Beach, working with junior golfers, casual players, and touring professionals. All lessons come with video swing analysis and use of Trackman launch monitor data.

  • Private lessons

  • Playing lessons

  • Equipment check/Loft & lie adjustments

Boots Farley, PGA

Boots is a PGA Golf Professional who’s given thousands of lessons to beginners and professionals, receiving many awards for teaching. He has gained a reputation in the golf industry due to his patient and effective teaching style, expertise in golf mechanics, and ability to tailor each lesson to individual needs. Additionally, Boots was inducted into the 2013 North Florida Section Hall of Fame for a lifetime of dedication to the profession and the game of golf. He is a respected figure of the golf community and continues to be a sought-after instructor for golfers of all levels!

  • Learn to play

  • Lower your score

  • Build confidence

  • Enjoy the game!