PRIVATE LESSONS
Known as a fair test of golf skills for any golfer, Pine Meadow also has such picturesque beauty with its fairways lined with towering blue spruce, pines as well as wild life, that it is easy for a player to forget they’re here to play golf.
Rated the No. 1 best “new public golf course in America” by Golf Digest in 1986, it continues to be ranked in the top 100 of the country. 2005 finds Pine Meadow rated No. 28.
While the Pine Meadow Golf Club course is nationally known, so to is its learning center and practice facility. The learning center and practice facility is considered the best of its kind in Northern Illinois. It is not unusual to see a PGA/LPGA Tour player taking advantage of the facility when in town.
Our facility features grass tees or mats, bunkers, chipping and pitching greens as well as lights. All this is complimented by a state of the art fitting center.
What really separates our learning center and practice facility apart from the rest is the instructional staff and master club fitter. The blending of the teaching and fitting facility is an excellent example of what Pine Meadow Golf Club is all about, the total integration of the golfers’ game and equipment.
The staff of Pine Meadow invites everyone to use our facilities and to experience the difference one of our instructors can make in the quality of your golf game.
Dennis L. Johnsen, PGA
Club Manager, Director of Golf
How to book a golf lesson at Pine Meadow Golf Club:
It’s easy, it’s simple and our Clubhouse staff is here to help.
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First, choose an instructor…if you are new to Pine Meadow feel comfortable to ask questions of the staff about our instructional team. Consulting any friends that may have had lessons here previously is a great source of information as well as this brochure.
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Second, call (847.566.GOLF) or stop by the golf shop…we have the instructors appointment books at the counter.
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Third, try to be at least 15 minutes early for the lesson…this allows you time to purchase your range balls and loosen up without being rushed. If you have time we recommend that you purchase a basket of range balls that allows you to have some for practice after your lesson.
Meet the Professionals at Pine Meadow.
Mark Winkley, Member PGA of America
Head Golf Professional, Pine Meadow Golf Club
Director of Instruction, Estancia Club, Phoenix, Arizona
Golf Digest School Instructor since 1987. Assignments have been across the United States, as well as Australia, Singapore and on cruise ships.
Contributed instruction articles for Golf Digest, in October, 1996, “The Lob, A Tough Shot Made Simple” and in March, 1997 was featured on the cover for the “What Every Golf Needs to Know” issue.
Instructs our “No Embarrassment” Golf Schools, Junior Camps and Clinics.
Mark works with all level of players from beginners to tour players, including
Jim Rutledge, Nationwide Tour; Dale Douglas, Champions Tour; Ted Purdy,
PGA Tour.
Rate: ½ Hour: $65.00
Hour: $125.00
Sandy Underwood, Member LPGA of America
Has been an instructor at Pine Meadow Golf Club for 20 years.
Has achieved international recognition as instructor and trainer of trainers.
Has worked with beginners and tour players looking to improve their games.
Her teaching reflects a fundamentalist approach focusing on pre-swing fundamentals. This approach flows into her short game teaching as well.
Results guaranteed.
Ladies clinics for 20 years, 2005 schedule: Student teacher ratio 8 to 1
• Clinic 1: every Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm, May 10 - June 14.
• Clinic 2: every Thursday 6:30pm – 7:30pm, May 12 – June 16.
• Clinic 3: every Wednesday 11:00am – 12:00pm, June 1 – July 6.
• Clinic 4: every Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm, June 28 – August 2.
• Clinic 5: every Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm, June 30 - August 4.
• Clinic 6: every Wednesday 11:00am - 12:00pm, July 13 - August 17.
Clinic Rate: $150.00 payable to Sandy first day of class.
Individual lesson:
Rate: ½ Hour: $60.00
Hour: $120.00
John Andrews, Member PGA of America
PGA member since 1992.
Teaching Professional at Pine Meadow since 1996.
Former instructor Golf Digest Schools.
Nominated Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year for 2004.
Qualified for Gate Petroleum PGA Open 1993.
Competed professionally for 3 years.
Collegiate player at West Texas State University.
Former Head Golf Professional at Amelia Island Plantation.
Rate: ½ Hour: $65.00
Hour: $120.00
Earl Puckett, Member PGA of America
Instructor and Master Club Fitter.
Has taught at Pine Meadow Golf Club since 1998, began teaching career in 1960.
Instructor Golf Digest Schools, PGA National Resort, November through April.
Teaching philosophy influenced by Harvey Penick, John Jacobs and has worked with Jim Hardy, Hank Haney and David Leadbetter.
Head Golf Professional and club maker for 32 years.
1982 Illinois PGA Golf Professional of the Year.
Multiple winner of Illinois PGA events.
Senior Player of the Year, 1987, 1988, 1989.
Participant in U.S. Senior Open, 1986, 1988, 1989.
Competitor U.S. Open, 1965.
Rate: ½ Hour: $70.00
Hour: $110.00
Jon Reese, Member PGA of America
Instructor at Pine Meadow since 1994.
Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year, 1999.
Illinois PGA Junior Golf Leader of the Year, 2000.
PGA Member for 21 years.
Contributor to PGA of America Teaching Manual.
Teaching and coaching since 1980.
Currently has 15 nationally ranked juniors in his Masters Program.
Rate: ½ Hour: Not Available
Hour: $150.00
Betty Kaufman, Member LPGA of America
7th year as head men’s golf coach at DePaul University.
1987-1993 assistant golf professional, Deerpath Golf Course.
1994-1998 teaching professional Golf Learning Centers of America.
1998 LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year.
2001 Top 50, Teachers in the Country, by Golf for Women Magazine.
2001 Top 400 Teachers by Golf Magazine.
1979-1980 played on the Women’s Professional Golf Tour.
1982 competed in U.S. Women’s Open Championship.
Member of the Dayton Athletic Hall of Fame.
Rate: ½ Hour: $60.00
Hour: $120.00
Julius Richardson, Member of United States Golf Teachers Federation (USGTF)
Instructor at Pine Meadow since 2000
Teacher of the Century, USGTF.
Golf Magazine top 100 instructors.
Has appeared on The Golf Channel.
Winner of over 40 tournaments.
Instructing golf since 1957.
Author of golf instructional book, “Better Golf, A Skill Building Approach.”
Rate: ½ Hour: Not Available
Hour: $110.00
Bob Dickman , Member of PGA America
Rate: ½ Hour: $75.00
Hour: $150.00
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