Christian D. Melson
Director of InstructionChristian is a PGA Professional and member of the Tennessee Section of the PGA of America. The men and women of the PGA are recognized as experts in the game and business of golf and are dedicated to the enjoyment of the game. Currently Christian is the Director of Instruction at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, TN.
Christian has a background in a blend of a dozen sports and locations culminated in a dedication to competition. Before golf, he played lacrosse at a high level and was introduced to the coaching side after an accident left him unable to play any longer. He naturally made the transition to golf, having learned the game from his Father at a young age.
Collegiately, he attended the Mississippi State PGA management program where he prioritized understanding the fundamentals of the golf swing and began honing his teaching skills. Competitively he had success at Mississippi State by winning multiple events as well as earning the Rod Perry Player of the Semester Award; Christian understands what it takes perform competitively and is the perfect coach if you are ready to elevate your game.
When not teaching or playing golf, you can find Christian hiking any of the trails in East Tennessee with his wife, Whitney, and two rescue dogs.
A percentage of proceeds from each lesson is shared with organizations helping women fight the same vicious disease that claims more than 40,000 lives in the US annually, including Christina Monroe, Christians Mother, in Spring of 2023.
Helping players achieve their goals.
Getting Started
Learn the basics
Get comfortable for business golf
Avoid embarrassment on the first tee
Having More Fun
Connect with golfers of similar age
Have more fun on the course
Connect with golfers of similar skill
Improving Your Game
Break 100
Break 80
Improve your Short Game
Make the high school golf team
Prepare for Tournament Golf
Earn a college golf scholarship
Add 10 yards
Break 90
Get swing diagnostic testing
Coaching Services
Player Type
Adult
Male
Playing with disabilities
Senior
Teen
Youth
Session Type
Individual
Group
Holston Hills Country Club
Knoxville TN
Located just east of Knoxville near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the golf course at Holston Hills Country Club is a well preserved Donald Ross design. Built in 1927, it was immediately recognized as the finest course in Tennessee, hosting every important regional tournament, including a PGA Tour event. Now a McConnell Golf property, the private golf course consistently ranks high in various GolfWeek and GOLF.com ratings.
*Coaching available to public
5200 Holston Hills Rd, Knoxville, TN 37914-5126