GOLF - INSTRUCTION
WHETHER YOU ARE JUST STARTING OUT OR WANT TO FIX THAT SLICE, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
TAKE LESSONS FROM OUR PRO!
Instruction available by appointment with Dan McGinnis and The Dan McGinnis Golf Academy. Whether you need to start from scratch or need a tune-up, Dan can offer full-swing, short-game or putting lessons. Individual Lessons $75 per hour, $45 per 1/2 hour with a series of 4 for $200. Learn more about Dan, below.
Our practice facility and driving range are open to the Public. Range balls are available at the Pro Shop. All instructor sessions are held at Sugar Springs Golf Course.
DAN MCGINNIS
Sugar Springs Golf Club
Head Professional
DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION - DAN MCGINNIS
After graduating from the Professional Golf Management program at Ferris State University, I spent 8 years at The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club in Ann Arbor. In 2004 I made a move to Grosse Pointe and spent another 8 years at the prestigious Country Club of Detroit. In 2012 I moved to Northern Michigan and worked at The Quest Golf Club in Houghton Lake and Cedar River at Shanty Creek Resort before starting at Sugar Springs in 2023. Over that time, I have worked with all levels of golfers from juniors and beginners to collegiate players and aspiring tour professionals.
Swing Philosophy
I believe that the golf swing, while unique to each player, needs to be kept as simple as possible. It is my goal to help my students get into the five key positions to a successful golf swing.
- Set up
- Backswing
- Forward swing
- Impact
- Finish
With correct positions and perfect timing, the golf swing can seem an effortless task to perform.
Rates
Private Instruction (adults)
$40.00 – 30 Minutes
$75.00 – 60 Minutes
$120.00 – 2 Hour Playing Lesson (includes golf and cart)
Private Instruction (juniors aged 17 & under)
$30.00 – 30 Minutes
Package Special
4 – 30 Minute Private Lessons and a 1-Hour Playing Lesson for $200.00 (a $35.00 savings).
Group Instruction (up to 5 students)
Add $15.00 per person per 30 Minutes.
1996-2003 Instructor at The Polo Fields Golf & Country Club, Ann Arbor, MI
2004-2011 Director of Instruction at The Country Club of Detroit, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
2012-2019 Director of Instruction at The Quest Golf Club, Houghton Lake, MI
2020-2022 Head Golf Professional at Cedar River at Shanty Creek Resort. Bellaire, MI
2023-Currently Director of Instruction at Sugar Springs Golf Club, Gladwin, MI
2018-Currently Roscommon High School Boys Golf Coach
To schedule a lesson, contact Dan McGinnis at 734.972.4454 or mcginnid@hotmail.com.
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Dan – we really enjoyed taking lessons with you. You are a very good teacher – very patient and you make learning fun! I will try to use the tips you gave us and hopefully will improve my game so that I can beat my husband on a real golf course (unlike the smaller courses in the Villages). Thanks again and have a great weekend!
(On her son qualifying to participate in the Putt, Chip, and Drive competition at Augusta, GA). Coalt is so excited and we are so proud. He won all three MI competitions (by ten or more points). He is learning to be a fierce competitor. Please take credit for this as you played a huge part in the win! Thank you.
Thank you so much Dan. I loved working with you today and you really helped me with my swing. I cannot wait to get out on the course before the snow flies and work on what we discussed. All the best to you.
Thanks for the lesson and the nice follow up notes! Your instructions were clear and easy to follow… I’ll practice the set up and be back for help on short irons… Oh- and then there is always putting! 🙂
I appreciate you as my “swing doctor.” You have the wonderful quality so important for good teaching; a positive attitude and the ability to explain what needs to happen. Having the brain involved helps in developing confidence. As we all know, the mental aspect of any endeavor is more than half the battle. Keep up the good work!!!