Teaching Staff

Tony Schwartz

My name is Tony Schwartz, my goal is to provide the highest quality instruction. I teach to each student based on his or her learning style, physical abilities and personal objectives. I am a PGA Apprentice and have been playing golf for more than 30 years and teaching golf for over ten.  As Director of Golf at WildHawk I have had the chance to inspire and instruct some of the top players in the area. With years of playing and teaching experience I bring a wealth of knowledge about the golf swing and the game of golf to each lesson. Some of my former and current students have gone on to receive college scholarships or played professionally. 

I have a great sense of satisfaction helping my students attain their goals, whether that goal is to lower their score or handicap, to play professionally or just to learn the game.

As one of my students you don't just receive a golf lesson, you receive a personalized instruction plan that takes your current playing level, personal objectives, physical attributes and learning style into consideration.   

  To book a lesson with Tony online click here.

Kim Coppin
Kim is a PGA Apprentice and a graduate of Sacramento State University.   She was born and raised in Sacramento, where she began playing golf at the age of 12.

Kim was a member of Sacramento State’s Women’s golf team for four years, where she led the team to the Big Sky Conference Championship in 2007.  Kim placed fifth individually.  In her senior year she was also a member of the National Golf Coaches Association, Division I All-Scholar Team.

After graduation Kim served as the Sacramento State’s Assistant golf coach, working with the younger players with game improvement and swing analysis.  WildHawk is happy to have Kim on our professional teaching staff.  She has a keen insight on tournament preparation and can improve anyone’s game.  Kim is well known in the Elk Grove and Sacramento area and hopes to pass on her knowledge and past competitive experiences to her students.  To book a lesson with Kim online click here.

Clifford Cheathon, Sr.
Cliff has been a PGA Apprentice since 2006 and has been enthusiasticly teaching golfers ever since.   Cliff enjoys making instruction fun and challenging for students at all levels of the game.  Cliff also serves as the Head Varsity Golf Coach at Elk Grove High School and has taken that team to respectability in only a few short years.  
Cliff has a special interest in junior golfers and spends extra time developing their attitude, etiquette, rules of golf, swing concepts and course management skills. Cliff is a student of the game and would love to pass on his passion and knowledge to you.  To book a lesson with Cliff online click here

Boni Bonilla
Boni Bonilla is a Level III USGTF certified golf instructor. Boni’s philosophy in teaching golf is that there are some fundamentals that every golf swing must have. Because everyone has a different physical and psychological makeup, it is almost impossible to take a cookie cutter approach to teaching golf. Every golfer must create their own swing. Before every lesson, objectives are set, so the lesson is focused on reaching an established objective, and under the watchful eye of Boni, subtle changes will be made to accomplish that objective. To become a better golfer, an understanding of swing mechanics coupled with an attitude change will promote lasting success. Whether it be driving distance, accuracy or scoring, Boni can help to improve your golf game. To book a lesson with Boni click here

Kristian Gudmunson 

Kristian has over 30 years experience playing golf. Entering his 23rd year as a professional player and instructor, he has coached and competed professionally throughout the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Having hit well over 3 million golf balls, Kristian has discovered the undeniable truth and education to be found at impact. The core element of his teachings are born from the 'Impact Position' being the fundamental building block of the golf swing, short game, and putter. His experience gathered from comprehensive study of his golf swing and body movements using mirrors has led him to develop the 'Art of Reflection Training'. In 1987 he began his professional career at The Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, CA.  He became one of the Teaching Professionals and remained so for 15 years. He is happy to now be a part of the WildHawk team. Lessons available by contacting Kristian in the golf shop (916) 688-4653 or directly on (530) 300-4972.