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John Means Golf – Be the best you can be!
 
Many people claim to be qualified in teaching and instruction, but can you honestly remember when you were told "why" you needed to make a change.  John will make sure that you understand your swing and the why's to make a difference.  Whether it is an individual lesson or going to the junior camp or adult school, you will definitely see a difference and more importantly, understand what needs to happen to be the player that you want to be.  Most of the best players seek John out for his understanding of the swing, and the why's to make it happen!
 
What does John know about college golf?
 
John has coached college golf since 1978, he started the golf program at Colorado State, spent 11 years at the United States Military Academy, 11 years at the University of Minnesota, and is currently at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.  During he years of coaching, John was the President of the Golf Coaches Association of America, and spent 10 years on the Board of Directors for that organization.  John know virtually every college golf coach in the country and knows the rules for every level of NCAA or NAIA colleges.  There is not a single person in the country with more qualifications or who has more information about college golf, so beware of impostors posing as college golf professionals!
 
How good can I be?

Are you a recreational golfer… but serious about improving? Or maybe you’re an junior player with the potential to earn a college scholarship. No matter where your game is right now, you’ve probably wondered how good you can be. At John Means Golf you will find out. 
 
Why would I want to choose John Means Golf?

Good question. We know that there are plenty of golf schools to choose from, so what makes John Means Golf special?

If his nationally ranked Minnesota Junior Golf Camps or Minnesota Adult Schools aren't reason enough, I can give you some more! You know that golf is a difficult game…that’s not a big secret. And even though there are lots of gimmicks and gadgets out there, you know there’s no magical fix.  Improving your golf game takes work.  And at John Means Golf, you’ll get the help you want from some of the best instructors in the world.  This is serious instruction for serious players.  Whether it is help on the practice tee, or help on the golf course, John Means Golf can taylor a program especially for you.We spend the time necesary to get the job done. How much you improve depends on how much you’re willing to put into it!

And yes, you will have fun. It’s fun to see progress. It’s fun to improve. It’s fun to take that money from your buddies on the course. 

What about all that cool electronic stuff I’ve seen?

Sure, we have it. Split screen video analysis of your swing is all part of the program to help you reach your full potential. But it’s the personal attention from your instructor to interpret what you’re seeing and translate that into an improved game.
 
Who is John Means and who’s on his staff?

John Means, the Director of Golf and nationally ranked instructor, is the former head coach of the University of Minnesota golf team. His Minnesota Junior Golf Camps have been ranked number 1 for seven years, and include juniors from Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Kansas. He led the resurgence of the Gophers to a national power and he has Big 10 and NCAA championships to his credit. John is currently the Head Women's Golf Coach at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and his teams have been ranked in the top ten in the country ever since his arrival. John also works with several PGA tour players, an LPGA player and some of the top ranked juniors in Minnesota and Wisconsin,  His staff of highly skilled and dedicated instructors know what it takes to get your game to the next level and beyond.  Director of Instruction at the golf camps and adult schools is Lee Deitrick from San Dimas, California.  Lee is an Authorized Instructor of The Golfing Machine, a Medicus Golf Institute Master Instructor, and was trained and coached by Jim Flick for 20 years.  Lee currently works with several tour players along with top ranked amateurs in California.