About
My services always exceed expectations because I simply provide results that are reachable and catered specifically to the student from the beginning of the golf lesson.
I enjoy working with with people in the game of golf because all walks of life come and support getting better at the this game we love . Meeting them , getting to know them , teaching them , and nothing is more rewarding then to see a student expierence that "ah ha" moment when striking a golf ball crisply. That’s why I do this , it's a pretty cool moment to watch and be apart of .
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Mark W.
Mark W.
Paula McLean this is my name. The L.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
General Golf Lesson
-5 minute Stretching of Core ,Arms, and Legs -During this time, we're going over what you want to get out of the Lesson. Then your either watching me if your a visual learner or I can instruct by verbalizing key aspects if you prefer that method .
-Practice hitting balls (about 10) with favorite Iron .Then making our way up to Driver by hitting a hybrid or wood (about 10 balls) , back to wedges (ten balls) , then finish on putting green after the lesson if need be .
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SAME START
-IRON focus / WOOD Focus / PUTTING focus / CHIPPING focus
-always finish on the green as you would on a golf course.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
-I have been a student of the game for 29+ years and been instructing/consulting for 12 + years.
-I've maintained a WSGA handicap for 15+ years , and before a elbow surgery , and 5 of those years , below a 5 handicap.
-Played in several mini tours and events around the Midwest, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas.
- Been a Working Member at Muskego Lakes Country Club, Browns Lake CC , Morningstar CC, Tuckaway CC in Wisconsin , Carrol County CC in Arkansas, Payne Stuart Golf Club in Branson, MO and Olde Hickory CC in Ft. Myers, FL.
-Work and Taught with some of the best instructors in those areas and I engrained their techniques and coaching styles to develop a well groomed mix to enhance my students wants and needs.
-I worked at Golf Galaxy for 6+ years , setting players up for success. Club Fitting, Alining, Adjusting, along with making custom clubs for all ages of golfers.
- I have taught individuals and groups with junior golf, women's leagues, and men's programs around the country.
-I am a TaylorMade/Adams (TMAG) certified club fitter. I also have certifications with Ping, Callaway, Mizuno, Titleist, and Bridgestone as it pertains to fitting their respective clubs.
-I've conducted demo days and training seminars for the biggest brands in the game such as Adidas/TaylorMade/Adams./Maxfli.
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Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing is as Follows :
30 minute Lesson "The Bogey" focuses on one concerning area and then try to correct it. $40
45 minute Lesson "The Par": focuses on state of game as a "hole" and emphasis on problem area.$50
1 Hour Lesson "The Birdie": let's me take a view at the golf swing , go through adjustments with the student, work on them together with the help video training aides , and then we inject those tips into the golf swing . This is the best option in regards to getting back to the drawing board and asking questions that pertain to your swing and how to fix it.$60
How did you get started teaching?
When I was giving all my friends & family small playing lessons, regular lessons , and on course instruction (after getting serious with the game in my teenage years ) they all said you should teach this game because , I had a way of using their strengths (with minimal tweaking) and minimizing their weaknesses in the game of golf. Their words, not mine. Many pros want to rip your swing down , have you be god awful for many seasons with the mantra -"trust the process" . I take what god given strengths you have , draw up a gameplan that will have you be a more consistent golfer, PLUS, be the talk of your foursome about how much better your getting in this game we love. I don't think anyone of us can quit our day jobs to strictly live off our golf game , so let's make the best of it, learn our limitations, maximize our potential, strive for greatness and not perfection, and I promise you will be amazed at how fast it can happen.
What types of students have you worked with?
All shapes, sizes , ages, colors, and creeds ! ☮️&❤️ Makes the "golf" world go round!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I was teaching a co-worker in every aspect of the game for 3 months before a big work outing and seeing him birdie 3 holes by himself without help from the foursome in a practice scramble .
Also, just gave a lesson to a 6 year old who's dad was riding him pretty hard because he's sees the potential in him and well , he's his dad's only son! This 6 yr old told me that he "loves" coming to practice but he even likes practicing with dad now too because he "plays the same golf games we do at practice! Plus, he's nicer now when we practice! " - his words , not mine!!!!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
There are many PGA professionals out there (many of them at clubs around the Greater MKE Area) that bank on return lessons after return lesson. They try to overhaul the swing to make it the country club picture perfect swing not knowing what you’re looking to get out of golf.
This is not my style . I would rather see you for just tune ups in early Spring / Summer to make minor changes in hopes of you having a more enjoyable & consistent summer of golf. If for some reason your game goes to shambles, I’m one call away to help you out!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Where's your achevable happy place with the game your working on?
what kind of practice and time frame with my skill set is it going to take ?
Affordability?
What are your expectations ?