The Hopkins IX Philosophy
Mastery in golf is found within the details. At Hopkins IX, we focus on the nine points of impact that define elite performance, providing a sophisticated, year-round environment designed for the complete development of your game.
Within our Advanced IX Bays and across the expansive Short Game Gauntlet—featuring tour-spec synthetic greens and authentic sand bunkers—we provide the technology, the territory, and the professional expertise to forge a superior game. By integrating elite coaching, custom club fitting, and advanced ball-flight analytics, we ensure every aspect of your play is refined under one roof with tour-level consistency.
We do more than offer a place to practice; we establish a new standard for excellence in every shot. Whether you are a dedicated amateur or a competitive player, our mission is direct: deliver measurable improvement with every visit.
“We don’t just provide a place to play; we define the standard for excellence in every shot.”
— Hopkins IX Golf Performance
The Vision Behind Hopkins IX
Golf became a passion in my late teens, and as a self-taught player, I broke 80 within just two years. But as life moved forward—career, marriage, and raising amazing children—my time on the course diminished until I was the ‘once-a-year scramble guy.’ In 2025, with our children nearing college, I decided to reclaim my game. I quickly realized that true performance isn’t found by just hitting balls, but in the technical shots that actually lower scores—bunker play, precision chipping, and consistent putting.
Recognizing the constraints of cold weather and a shortened golf season, I built Hopkins IX to be the year-round home for the dedicated golfer—a facility designed for intentional mastery, not just practice.
Founder Portrait
Private Lessons
One-on-one coaching built around your swing, your goals, and your schedule, with a heavy focus on the shots that actually lower scores.
Elite Programs & Short Game Gauntlet — Coming Soon
Serious coaching and scoring-focused practice for golfers who want more than just range time.
Limited founding spots. Lock in early access and preferred rates.
Clinics & Small Groups
Focused group sessions that blend coaching, reps, and competition so you get better alongside other serious players.
Tour spec Short Game area
The fastest way to lower your score is inside 100 yards. Our tour-spec short game area provides a realistic environment to practice bunker shots, chipping, pitching, and putting—so you can see real results on the course.
10,000 SQ FT INDOOR SHORT GAME ARENA
One of the nation’s largest dedicated short game environments, built for serious players to actually lower scores.
The 10,00 sq ft Arena
A dedicated short game playground where every lie, slope, and shot is built to feel like real golf, not a putting mat.
Premium Synthetic Greens
Three tour-spec surfaces that mirror real green speeds and breaks so your practice actually shows up on the course.
Real Sand Bunkers
Authentic sand with varied lies and depths so you can finally get comfortable escaping—and scoring—from the bunker.
Foresight Falcon Tech Bays
High-fidelity data and visuals that turn your swing and ball flight into clear feedback, not guesswork.
Meet our lead golf instructor
Expert instruction tailored to the nine points of impact, helping you master every facet of your game year-round.
Total Coaches: 1
Mark Spruill
Lead Instructor & PGA Associate
Mark Spruill is a golf coach and club fitter from Morgantown, West Virginia. He has a true passion for helping golfers of all ages and skill levels play their best and enjoy the game more. Over the past five years, Mark has coached everyone from young beginners and competitive juniors to adults and seniors who just want to keep getting better.
He didn’t start playing until he was 14, so he knows what it’s like to catch the golf "bug" — and he hasn’t lost that spark since. As a player, Mark has spent 11 years competing in events like the West Virginia State High School Championships and the West Virginia State Open, and he’s also passed the PGA Playing Ability Test. Those experiences have helped shape his coaching style and how he connects with his students.
Mark is currently working through the PGA Associate Program toward his Class A Membership while continuing to grow as both a player and a coach. He’s also spent time working and caddying at private and public courses in West Virginia and Florida, gaining a lot of insight into different golfers and how they approach the game.
Through education from Titleist University, Mizuno, and PING fitting programs, Mark helps golfers find equipment that fits their swing and goals. More than anything, he loves seeing players improve, build confidence, and have fun — because that’s what golf is all about.
Founding Member Interest Form
Tell us a bit about yourself and which membership you’re most interested in. We’ll follow up with next steps and availability.