PGA Instructors:
Joel Waters, PGA
Director of Instruction
Joel is originally from Laurens, Iowa where he started to play and develop an affection for the game of golf at a very young age. His passion led him to Mississippi State University, where he completed the PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program and became a PGA Professional. Over the years, Joel has continued to study the game of golf with the motivation and desire to help others execute better golf shots, shoot lower scores, and enjoy the game more! He takes a very comprehensive approach to player development, helping his students become more competent in swing/stroke mechanics, practice techniques, course management, physical and mental training, and proper equipment selection (just to name a few!). Joel and his wife, Krista, live in Elkhorn. They have two children, Carter and Callie.
Contact Joel
Phone: 402-936-2100
Email: joeldwaters@icloud.com
Sam Jonell, PGA
Director of Golf
Sam joined the River Wilds staff as the Director of Golf in the spring of 2023. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Lincoln with his Bachelor’s in PGA Golf Management and was elected to the PGA in May of 2013. Sam came to River Wilds from Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis Center where he spent the past 7 years as an Assistant Professional and the prior 2 years in Saint Louis at Persimmon Woods Golf Club. Sam and his wife Gabbi live in Omaha with their two boys Lincoln and Ford.
Contact Sam
Phone: 402-426-2941
Email: sam@riverwilds.com
Pricing based on 45 minutes per lesson
| Individual Lesson | Individual Series of 4 | Junior Lesson | Junior Series of 4 | Playing Lesson |
| $75 | $270 | $55 | $200 | $90/hr |