Michael Wenzel

PGA Director of Golf Instruction

Michael has been teaching and coaching golf for over 20 years and specializes in youth development. He uses a straightforward approach with his coaching working from impact back, while helping students understand the fundamentals that apply uniquely to their game with the help of Trackman Technologies and video analysis. As your coach he will keep things simple and fun, as you strive towards reaching your goals.

Michael has been recognized by the IPGA, US Kids Golf as a Top 50 Master Kids Teacher, Golf Digest as a Top 40 Under 40 in 2019 and a Best-In-State Teacher from 2013-2021, and a Top 100 Growth of the Game Professional by Golf Range Association of America in 2022-2023. He played division III golf for Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and has experience working with players of all levels. Contact Michael today, and take the first step towards improving your play. 

Adult Lessons
60 Minute Assessment • $200
30 Minute Assessment • $100
(Lesson packages available) 

Youth Lessons
60 Minute Assessment • $160
30 Minute Assessment • $80
(Lesson packages available) 

Greg Baron

PGA Director of Golf Operations

Greg is a 25-year Class A PGA Member that has been teaching and coaching golfers of all levels of playing abilities for over 30 years. Greg has 22 years of experience with the Northbrook Golf Academy in youth and new golfer development. He uses a simplified approach to golf which uses concepts that help students better learn and understand the fundamentals to playing the game. As a longtime user of technology in instruction, Greg also utilizes Trackman and clubfitting technologies to help you progress and make the most effective use of your learning time.

Private Lessons
60 Minutes • $150
45 Minutes • $120
30 Minutes • $80

John Billiter

PGA Head Golf Professional

John brings over 15 years of teaching experience to the Northbrook Golf Academy, offering game-improvement to players of all ages and playing abilities. He is a Class-A PGA member with certifications in both Golf Operations and Teaching and Coaching. John can help recreational or competitive players alike improve and enjoy the game through full swing, short game and on-course coaching.

Private Lessons
60 Minutes • $150
30 Minutes • $80

Andrew Howard

PGA Associate Teaching Professional

Andrew has 4 years of teaching experience in addition to 10 years of industry experience. He plays a big role in supporting our golf programs. His instruction is student-focused to help players reach their own individualized goals with utilization of drills, technology, training aids, and video analysis. To ensure students know what to work on after lessons, Andrew sends out personalized notes of specific things to do before the next lesson. He works with players of all ages and skill levels. He is quite passionate about growing youth golf and speaks Spanish fluently. Contact Andrew to improve your golf game. 

Adult Lessons
60 Minutes • $130
30 Minutes • $65

Youth Lessons
60 Minutes • $110
30 Minutes • $55

Joe Schulenberg

PGA Associate Teaching Professional

Joe is a recent addition to the Northbrook Golf Academy. His mission is to help people of all skill levels and ages improve their performance and enjoyment of the game. He is a PGA L1 associate with ADM Certification. Joe has launch monitor and club fitting experience to take players games to the next level.

Adult Lessons
60 Minutes • $130
30 Minutes • $65

Youth Lessons
60 Minutes • $110
30 Minutes • $55

Cindy Lee-Pridgen

Teaching Professional

Cindy is in her first year with the Northbrook Golf Academy, and assists with coaching clinics, camps, youth leagues, and the LPGA*USGA Girl’s Golf program. She previously played on the Futures Golf Tour (now Epson Tour) from 2005-2010, and also qualified to play in several LPGA and international events. Coach Cindy is currently enrolled in the LPGA Teacher Education Program working towards becoming a certified LPGA Professional. When she’s not teaching, she paints murals, works in the garden, cooks/bakes, and spends time with her husband and 2 boys.

Adult Lessons
60 Minutes • $130
30 Minutes • $65

Youth Lessons
60 Minutes • $110
30 Minutes • $55