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.”
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Chris started playing at the age of ten and started working in the golf industry at Kenosha Country Club as a caddy at the age of 12. In 2011 he became a professional when he passed his playing ability test and is currently enrolled in the final stages of the PGA PGM Program. In the years since, Chris has worked at many wonderful facilities and has been involved in all facets of their operations. Of the many hats worn by a Golf Professional, teaching the game is his favorite.
In the past 7 years as a professional I have been able to learn from many great professionals. In 2011 I had the opportunity to learn from 2 great teaching professionals at Grand Cypress in Orlando, Florida. Gus Holbrook and Fred Griffin who taught me a lot about not only the game of golf but how the golf swing works. I have learned that everyone learns differently and every person’s golf swing is unique, so I don’t have a specific set or rules. The golf swing is like a finger print, it is exclusive to every person, thus making each student different. What I do is observe your golf swing, and then make a list of goals that myself and the student create – a plan of attack so to speak. This process helps me assess what needs to be done in order for those goals to be met. In the golf swing the basics such as stance, posture, alignment, and grip are most important because if you are in the right position to start, your chances to hit the golf ball improve dramatically. After the setup is obtained than we will work on the mechanics of the golf swing and how your body moves the golf club. This process will help us obtain an idea of how we can work together to improve your game and shoot lower scores. I look forward to seeing you on the lesson tee.
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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.”
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I learned and played golf as a child, but it wasn’t until later in life that I truly fell in love with the game, and the golf swing’s harmony and beauty. I found something to truly be passionate about in my life, and that is why my goal is to spread this game to as many people as I can. I am currently enrolled in the PGM program and I’m working towards becoming a full-fledged PGA teaching professional.
JUNIOR RATES- H.S. or Younger
