Our golf professionals are a wealth of knowledge about the entire golf industry. With a few tips, you can start the journey today and quickly get comfortable with the sport. By creating a plan to play, your game will be under construction as you develop a swing, relationships and a sense of accomplishment.
Our Director of Instruction and Head Professional is Garrett Mack, a PGA member since 2011. Garrett began his career in golf as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Milwaukee Country Club 18 years ago. For 5 years, he had the honor of studying the golf swing from legendary Hall of Fame golf instructor Manual de la Torre. Manual was voted the first ever PGA National Golf instructor of the year in 1986 and has been credited with helping legendary golf professionals Carol Mann, Sheri Steinhauer, Tommy Aaronn, Lauren Roberts and many others achieve success on their respective tours. In 2011, Garrett graduated from the PGA Golf Professional Training Program and was elected to PGA Membership. Shortly after Garrett was honored as the 2013 Assistant Golf Professional of the Year, an award given to the individual who shows outstanding service to his facility, the community, and to the Wisconsin Section of the PGA. He also has experience working at some of the top golf facilities in Wisconsin including the Grand Geneva Resort, West Bend Country Club, The River Club of Mequon, and Western Lakes Golf Club.
“Over my career I have continued to study the golf swing from other great golf instructors, but mostly believe in the club-focused philosophies taught to me from my mentor Mr. Manual de la Torre. In contrast to other philosophies I focus on teaching the successful motion of the club, knowing the movements of the body will correctly fall into place. It’s important that I quickly learn every student’s learning style to help them understand a golf swing that is easy to understand, execute, and repeat. Whether you are a beginning golfer looking to learn the basics or a low handicap player looking to play in competition, I can help you reach your full potential.”
Adult Rates
JUNIOR RATES- H.S. or Younger
I am the Director of Junior Golf and an Associate Golf Professional in my fourth year here at Western Lakes Golf Club. I am also a LvL 3 Teaching & Coaching Student in the PGA – PGM program, and ADM Certified.
My goals and passion are to teach. I sincerely love this game and having started later in my life I know the struggles and pains associated with learning the game better than most. I teach in a simple, yet effective manner.
My primary objective is to introduce this great game to as many people as possible and hope they can find the joy that I’ve found from this exceedingly challenging hobby.
My teaching methodologies is club-Focused and based upon Manuel de la Torre, but I draw from all modern teaching methods being a part of the PGA-PGM program, and I know I can get you feeling ready, and confident to step onto the course!
We are officially opening the Spring Junior clinics. These small group lessons will be run by our Director of Junior Golf Colton Brendel. They will also feature Andy Friberg who has 25+ years of teaching experience, and our new Associate Professional Adam Forsythe.
The Spring clinics will feature two different options for students. Option one is designed for students to prepare for our intermediate Jr Program. Option two is for advanced students who have completed at least one season in our Jr Intermediate program, or students who are planning on participating in our PGA Jr league.
JUNIOR RATES- H.S. or Younger
Carl has been teaching the game of golf for over 50 years. During that time, he has helped produce a Men’s State Amateur Champion, Girls junior Player of the Year, and multiple junior golfers many of whom have received golf scholarships and gone on to have successful college golf careers. Carl has also helped many players who have competed in state and local events achieve success. In adding to a being a highly regarded instructor, Carl is an accomplished player as well. His strong game has allowed him to play on PGA Tour, Caribbean Tour, and the Senior Champions Tour alongside some of the world’s best players. “My teaching philosophy is simple and geared to help students of al levels. Everyone has the ability to learn, I can help to bring out your best. From beginners, to intermediate and advanced players my position is to replace bad habits with good habits and install the swinging motion of the golf swing.”
Adult Rates
JUNIOR RATES- H.S. or Younger
I am the Assistant General Manager and an Associate Golf Professional at Western Lakes as well as an Assistant Golf Coach at Franklin High School. The game of golf was introduced to me at a young age by my Dad and Granddad. I had the privilege of taking my first lessons from one of Wisconsin greatest golfers and instructors, Eddie Terasa while he was the Head Pro at Oconomowoc Golf Club. From there I was hooked and have played competitively and recreationally ever since.
Since becoming a coach at Franklin High School my passion for the game has grown even more. I enjoy working with those who are new to the game and helping them to understand the golf swing and the game. My goal with anyone I work with is to help them to play better and get as much enjoyment out of the game as possible.
I am currently enrolled in the PGM program and I’m working towards becoming a Class A PGA professional.
Adult Rates
JUNIOR RATES- H.S. or Younger
