INSTRUCTION

The Golf Center at Michigan State University offers the most comprehensive adult and junior group instructional program in Mid-Michigan.

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If you are new to the game or are searching to improve your current game, the Golf Center has a program designed to enhance your performance and enjoyment of the game. Our junior golf programs are designed to refine the core skills of the junior golfer in a fun and enjoyable environment. We invite you to look through our programs to find a lesson program that will increase your knowledge and fun of the game. Learn to love the game at the Golf Center at Michigan State University, Mid-Michigan's leader in golf instruction.

The professional staff at Forest Akers Golf Courses create a dynamic practice schedule tailored to your needs. The Golf Center offers the most comprehensive lesson program in Mid-Michigan; whether in one of our golf schools or in a individual golf lesson, let us help you perform your best.

You may choose from the following professionals: Click here to sign up online

Steve Ruthenberg, Director of Golf Instruction, PGA Professional.
Steve has been a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America for over 20 years. He has taught hundreds of students of all ages and abilities. He is an adjunct professor for the MSU Kinesiology Department. He is the author of two books "Golf Fore Beginners" and "Golf Fore Kids".

Tom Kang, Teaching Professional, PGA Apprentice:
As a PGA Apprentice, Tom is a graduate of Michigan State University and the San Diego Golf Academy. He is entering his 4rd year as part of the Golf Center Staff, Fluent in Korean, Tom is a valuable addition to the instructional staff at the Golf Center.

Stephene Benkert, Teaching Professional, Golf Shop Manager:
Stephene joined Forest Akers in the spring of 1998. She was a member of the MSU Women's Golf Team and gained experience at Fair Oaks Golf Park in Fairfax, Virginia, and at Swing Video Golf Academy in Monroe, Michigan. Stephene has served as the Golf Coach for the Okemos High School Girls Varsity Golf Team since 2005.

Rachel Lubahn, Teaching Professional:
A former four-year varsity member of the MSU Women's Golf Team, Rachel brings great knowledge and excellent skills to her students and our staff. During her senior year, she helped her team to a 16th place finish nationally in the NCAA Division I Women's National Golf Championship. Rachel was also the 2007 Women's Individual Golf Champion, holding the record for the lowest 72-hole combined score in Women's Big Ten Championship History. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rachel enjoys working with golfers of all ages and abilities.

Bart Lower, Teaching Professional:
A native of Western Michigan, Bart brings a combination of over 10 years of teaching experience and nearly 20 years of competitive tournament play to the The Golf Center at MSU. As a co-captain of the Eastern Michigan University Men's golf team and former contestant of the The Golf Channel's reality series "The Big Break". Bart's experiences have helped him develop an abilitiy to communicate the intricacies of the golf swing in a clear and easy to understand manner for golfers of all abilities and ages.

Ron Applegate, Teaching Professional, PGA Professional:
Ron has a degree in Education along with experience coaching both high school and college golf. He has taught in the Lansing area for thirty-five years. He has competed professionally, with a runner-up finish in the 1982 Central Chapter Championship and once scored a 65 playing a celebrity Pro/Am. He currently teaches golf classess for Lansing Community College. As an instructor, his strength is teaching his students so they understand the game in relation to their ability.

PGA Instructor Rates

Teaching Professional rates for:

Playing Lessons
Join the professional of your choice for 2 hours of instruction on the course and on the practice tee. Develop a winning on-course strategy based on your abilities while improving your scoring potential. Early morning or late afternoon reservations recommended.

Customize Your Own Golf School
The professional staff can customize a golf school for your group. You can determine how many hours per day and what particular aspect of the game your group would like to cover. A great opportunity to build the foundation of a correct golf swing while establishing confidence and promoting consistency.

Custom Club Fitting
The Golf Center is committed to total performance of all players. Whether in one of our golf classes or individual lessons we strive to help you succeed. We are committed to providing our customers the finest and most innovative equipment available. Our philosophy is that correctly fitted golf equipment is part of the equation for success in golf. Every golfer needs to know that properly fitted equipment can help a swing tremendously and ill-fitted equipment can negatively effect a golfers' swing and ability to improve.

We are excited to offer a comprehensive equipment evaluation and recommendation for equipment that fits your game. The professional staff can evaluate your current set composition, and then suggest and dynamically fit the 14 clubs that produce your best golf.

The Golf Center offers a custom-fitting program with Nike Golf Products. Whether looking for a new set of irons, the correctly fitted driver, wedge or putter, let our professional staff improve your game.

Custom Club Fitting Fee: $60.00
If purchasing clubs recommended during the Custom Club Fitting Session, the price of the fitting will be reimbursed through a $60.00 range card at the Golf Center at Michigan State University.