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One of the most respected golf instructors in
Minnesota, Chris Foley has been a member of the Professional Golfer Association
since 1992. Since 1997, he has served as Head Golf Professional at Madden's on
Gull Lake. His prior experience includes:
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Head Golf Professional - Glen Oaks
Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1995-1997
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Assistant Golf Professional -
Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA 1991-1995
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Assistant Golf Professional - Des
Moines Golf and Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1989-1991
The main focus of his professional
career has been increasing the enjoyment of golfers through his instruction
programs. Foley annually gives 1000+ individual lessons along with many
different group offerings. His group instruction includes "For Women Only" Golf
Schools and corporate clinics.
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Voted 2002 Minnesota Section PGA Teacher
of the Year.
One of only 57 PGA Professionals to
have achieved Master Professional of Instruction from the PGA of
America. |
Additional honors and awards include:
- Named Top Teachers in Region by Golf
Magazine
- 2004 Callaway National Club Fitter of the Year
- Named One of the Top 2 Teachers in Minnesota
by Golf Digest Magazine
- Named to T&L Golf's MASTER CLASS of Teaching
Pros in America
The biggest influences on his teaching career have been world-renowned
instructors Hank Haney and Mike Shannon. Haney is consistently recognized as
one of the top teachers in the world and has worked with over 100 PGA and LPGA
Tour players. Mike Shannon is one of the best putting instructors in the world,
currently teaching 30+ Tour players and some of the top amateurs in the
country. He has been extremely innovative and influential in putting
instruction.
Foley has spent time teaching with, studying, and observing with these
world-class instructors. |
