   Matt Johnson
PGA Director of Instruction
Winnetka Golf Club
Email: mjohnson@winpark.org
Phone: (847) 501.2079 Scheduling Lessons:
(847) 501-2050 or (847) 501-2051
Professionally at the Club:
Matt is the Director of Instruction and Junior Elite program coordinator at the Winnetka Golf Club. He is a lead instructor and developer in the award-winning junior golf program and has coached many junior golfers to successful competitive careers. Prior to this role he spent 5 years at the Glencoe Golf Club where he served as Director of Instruction. Matt began his career at the Winnetka Golf Club as an assistant golf professional.
Teaching:
Matt has given over 5000 private lessons and clinics to all age groups and aspects of the game. He has developed a loyal and dedicated following of students that have achieved astounding results. He believes that communication is the key to successful lessons and therefore improvement. Practice is always more beneficial and productive if there is a purpose and goal involved. Improvement is measured through setting goals, which the student, along with Matt’s guidance and support, will strive to achieve. Anyone can be a better golfer as long as they have the proper road map to follow. Matt stresses that there are many different swing types and therefore there is no one swing model for all golfers. He believes strongly in the theory of function over form as long as it can be repetitive. He enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels.
Teaching Aids:
- GASP video training system
- Zelocity launch monitor
- SAM Puttlab
- Explanar
Education:
- Bachelors of Arts, Hillsdale College, 1991
Professional Background
- Elected PGA membership 2002
- Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified instructor
- Certified SAM Puttlab
- Certified club fitter.
- Callaway Staff member
- 2006, 2007, 2008 PGA president’s council on growing the game.
- 2004 Mastering the Essentials of World Class Teaching
- Attended numerous educational seminars lead by such coaching greats as Hank Haney and Chuck Cook.
- Illinois Open participant 2004, 2005
Days Available for Lessons:
Rates:
- $50 per half hour
- Semi-Private Lessons, add $10 per person, per half hour
Lesson packages available:
- 3-hour Package ($280)
- 6-hour Package ($560)
Family:
Matt and his wife Anne, reside in Glenview, and have three children: Emma, Hunter & Gardner.
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