Get A Golf Education. Right Here, On Campus!
The professional staff at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex offers golf instruction to all ages and abilities. Private lessons provide quality one-on-one instruction with an experienced teacher. Group lessons are available for two to five students. Golf clinics for more than five students are available by request or join us for one of the various clinic topics scheduled throughout the year.
See below for information on Golf Lessons.
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Click Here for information on 2008 Junior Golf Programs.
Daniel M. Ross
PGA Head Golf Professional
Director of Instruction Dan has been a golf instructor since 1993, when he gave lessons as an Assistant Professional at Harrison Lake Country Club in Columbus. During his time at Harrison Lake, from -1996, Dan taught under PGA Master Professional Tony Clecak. It was during this time that Dan developed a strong interest in Junior Golf, which has remained a major part of his teaching programs to this day. From 1997-2003, Dan worked with over 500 students at both Walnut Creek Golf Courses and Edgewood Country Club. In 2004, Dan became the Head PGA Professional at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, and in 2006 added the title of Director of Instruction. Each year Dan coordinates and teaches six collegiate level golf classes per semester called, "Golf: For Business and Life". Dan has worked with over 1,400 students in this class alone. In 2005, and again in 2007, Dan attended the PGA: Teaching and Coaching Summit. One of the best parts of going to these Summit's, was realizing the importance of technology with teaching. Dan utilizes the V1 Video system for those wanting swing analysis. In addition to his teaching expertise, Dan is also proficient in club fitting, specifically brands such as Nike, Ping, and Callaway.
Dan Ross
dmross@purdue.edu
765-496-2203
One Private Lesson $60
Series of 4 Lessons $220
Video Swing Analysis $75
Group Lesson $40 per student, 2-6 students
On-Course Lesson $120
Custom Club Fitting $50 or FREE with purchase of clubs.
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Brent Wills
Assistant Golf Professional
Inside Operations Manager Brent joined the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex Staff professional staff in March 2004. Brent has played golf since he was 7 years old and is orginally from Zionsville, Indiana. Brent has taught more than 1,000 students the game of golf as an instructor for the Purdue University courses "Golf: For Business and Life" and "Individual and Dual Movement Forms". He offers private and group instruction to beginner and novice golfers including ladies, seniors and juniors. Brent also assists with coordinating and teaching Golf Clinics and Junior Golf Programs along with club fitting and repair services.Brent Wills
btwills@purdue.edu
765-496-9310
One Private Lesson $50
Series of 4 Lessons $180
Group Lesson $30 per student, 2-6 students
Custom Club Fitting $50 or FREE with purchase of clubs.
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Joe Kercheval
Assistant Golf Professional
Outside Operations Manager
Joe joined the professional staff at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex in the spring of 2006 and previously worked as an Assistant Professional at Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello. Joe has a lot of experience working with Junior Golf programs as well as giving private lessons. Joe graduated from Bethel College in 2005, where he was a member of the golf team from 2000-2005. Joe is also certified in club repair by the Mitchell Golf Club Repair School in Ohio and with this knowledge Joe is able to analyze and adjust your equipment to properly fit your swing.
Joe Kercheval
jkercheval@purdue.edu
765-496-9730
One Private Lesson $50
Series of 4 Lessons $180
Group Lesson $30 per student, 2-6 students
Club Fitting $50 or FREE with purchase of clubs
Click Here to be begin Improving Your Game.
Click Here for information on upcoming Clinics.
Click Here for information on 2008 Junior Golf Programs..
