Author: Trevor Groebner

A Systemic Approach to Lowering Scores: Friday, 11am – 11:45am

Friday, 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Performance Stage

Chris Foley and his family’s life have revolved around the game of golf and he has spread his passion for the game to his three children. His oldest son Michael is the Head Golf Professional at Somerset Country Club in St. Paul, MN and played college golf at the University of Northern Iowa. His son Joe played golf at Gustavus Adolphus College and is a teaching professional at the Golf Performance Center at Sea Island Golf Club. Chris’s daughter Katie attends the University of St. Thomas and plays on the golf team. She is pursuing a possible career in the golf industry. Amy, Chris’s wife, plays an integral part in the operation of Chris Foley Golf and teaches our entry level junior program, SNAG.

The focus of Chris’s professional career has been increasing the enjoyment of golfers through his instruction programs. One of his main focuses has been his multi-level Junior Golf Development Program. The program annually introduces 200+ kids to the game and has produces over 80 college golfers over the past 20 years.

Chris’s students include internationally ranked amateurs, club professional, and passionate golfers from around the world.

A member of the PGA of America since 1992, Chris is one of only 330 Professionals to have earned Master Professional status. His summer programs are conducted at Madden’s on Gull Lake in East Gull Lake, MN and he splits his winter between the Madden’s and Eldorado Country Club in Indian Wells, CA.

Chris Foley Head Shot

5 Common Mistakes Golfers Make, and How to Fix Them: Friday, 12:30pm – 1:15pm

Friday, 12:30 pm - 1:15 am at Performance Stage

Nick Pelle is the Regional Manager of GOLFTEC Minnesota and has been coaching golf for over 20 years.  During that time, he's given over 50,000 golf lessons and helped golfers of all abilities, from helping beginning golfers, to helping players prepare and play on the PGA Tour.  An award winning golf coach, Nick has won numerous awards.  Nick recently won the 2024 MN PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year award and has been voted by Golf Digest as Best in State since 2016 as well as one of the Best Young Teacher in America in 2018 by Golf Digest.  Other awards are the 2019 MN PGA Horton Smith award and the 2017 MN PGA Player Development Award.

Nick Pelle

Strength & Flexibility for Every Shot: Saturday, 10am – 10:45am

Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:45 am at Performance Stage

John Oliver (MS CSCS DPT) is an elite level trainer, #1 best-selling Author, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

He works with professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes, physicians, persons with physical and mental disabilities and average everyday people just looking to achieve ultimate results.

John has created multiple successful businesses including BLAST (a Fitness and Performance Center), Fit 4 Life Formula® (a Health and Wellness community, with his own line of Nutrition supplements and fitness system).

He is the President/CEO of JOLT® (an elite level Sports and Personal Training company), consults for Life Time, and has served as a personal results specialist for Tony Robbins and the Robbins Research Institute.

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Getting Kids Started in Golf: Saturday, 11am – 11:45 am

Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Performance Stage

Anthony Marksch currently serves as an assistant golf professional at The Meadows at Mystic Lake after joining the award-winning course in 2023.

Anthony also established the PGA Jr. League at The Meadows and oversees its operation.

Prior to arriving at The Meadows at Mystic Lake, he spent seven years working at a pair of Arizona golf courses. At Skyline Country Club, Anthony established and coached the club's PGA Jr. League for four years while he also served as head teaching professional at the Arizona National Golf Club.

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“A Game of Threes,” Covering Set-Up Fundamentals: Saturday, 1pm – 1:45pm

Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm at Performance Stage

Jeff Otto currently teaches professionals at Bluff Creek Golf Course in Chaska, MN.

This is the start of his 7th season at Bluff Creek and has have over 25 years of teaching experience on the SW side of town.

His teaching philosophy is based on setting up in balance and utilizing the student’s strengths.

2013-14 “Golf Digest”, Best in State-MN

Jeff Otto

Four Ways Every Golfer Can Improve: Measuring Achievement: Saturday, 2pm – 2:45 pm

Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm at Performance Stage

Brad has helped countless golfers—from beginners to elite players—refine their skills, on-course strategy, and golfing mindset to gain confidence, and enjoy the game more than ever before. Brad Pluth is a trusted PGA professional, a passionate coach, and a dedicated student of the game himself. He has a knack for simplifying the complex, making improvement feel both achievable and fun.

  • TPI and ACE Certified Golf Fitness Professional
  • Golf Digest Best In State
  • US Kids Top 50 Master Coach
  • Callaway Master Staff

Brad is going to walk us through “Four Ways Every Golfer Can Improve.” Whether it’s technique, strategy, mindset, or practice habits, you’re about to hear insights that can transform the way you play.

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Short Game Fundamentals: Sunday, 11am – 11:45am

Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Performance Stage

Eric was one of 35 Lead Instructors in the United States for ESPN Golf Schools from 2003-2009. Listed in Golf Digests 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 Top Teachers in the U. S. and #3 Minnesota Top Teacher in 2023

  • 2013 Minnesota section Teacher of the Year.
  • 24th Year as a PGA Director of Instruction in the Minnesota Section.
  • Eric utilizes Trackman and V1 video software.
  • Top 10 finish in 2012-2014, 2016-2019, 2021 and 2023 Minnesota PGA Section Player of the Year points
  • Played in the 2022 Senior PGA Championship
  • 10+ career professional wins
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A Look Back at the 2016 Ryder Cup: Sunday, 12:30pm – 1:15pm

Sunday, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm at Performance Stage

Chandler Withington is a PGA Member of nearly 20 years and has worked in the game of golf for over 30 years. Chandler is the retired head golf professional from Hazeltine National Golf Club (2012 - 2021). Prior to Hazeltine, Chandler was an assistant golf professional at Merion Golf Club (PA) and Seminole Golf Club (FL). Over the last three years, Chandler has become a licensed artist for the United States Golf Association and PGA of America. Chandler's personal mission statement is to have a positive impact on the lives of those around him.

Chandler Withington
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