Michael Wenzel

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 and as a Best-In-State Teacher from 2013-2021. 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 Assessment
    60 Minutes • $160
    30 Minutes • $80

Junior Assessment
60 Minutes • $130
30 Minutes • $65

Greg Baron

Greg is a 23-year Class A PGA Member that has been teaching and coaching golfers of all levels of playing abilities for over 25 years. Greg has 20 years of experience with the Northbrook Golf Academy in youth and new golfer development. He uses 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.

Adult Lessons
30 Minutes • $60
60 Minutes • $120

Junior Lessons
30 Minutes • $50
60 Minutes • $100

Custom club fitting appointments also available.

Bill Madigan

Bill has been a professional for over four years. His method is to help golfers discover their best play, while understanding how to improve and enjoy the game along the way. Bill enjoys both enabling and learning from students of all ages and skill levels. Having played and competed for many years the transition to teaching and coaching the game has been a pleasure.

Adult Lessons
30 Minutes • $60
60 Minutes • $120

Junior Lessons
30 Minutes • $50
60 Minutes • $100

John Billiter

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.

Adult Lessons
30 Minutes • $60
60 Minutes • $120

Junior Lessons
30 Minutes • $50
60 Minutes • $100

Custom club fitting appointments also available.

Melissa Goldberg

Melissa is an LPGA Class A Professional, U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach, and holds a Master of Education. Her instruction is student-centered and a wide variety of drills are utilized to help students achieve their goals. She works with players of all ages and abilities and is passionate about growing the game for girls and women.

Adult Lessons
30 Minutes • $60
60 Minutes • $120

Junior Lessons
30 Minutes • $50
60 Minutes • $100

Range balls not included in lesson fee. Lessons available May-September.

Hours of Availability
Sundays • 2-5pm
Mondays • 4-6pm
Wednesdays • 8:30-11:30am