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Beyond the Club: How Caleb Nilsen Builds Community at The Golf Practice
Each Sunday morning, Golf Practice coach Caleb Nilsen can be found high-fiving young golfers as they cheerfully enter the Highland Park facility. "At that age they haven't seen any of the wrong in the world. They come in and are just excited to hit golf shots and be...
The Best Places to Play Golf Near Downers Grove
Downers Grove, a picturesque suburb located in DuPage County, offers golf enthusiasts a variety of exceptional golfing experiences. Whether you're a seasoned player looking to challenge yourself on championship courses or a beginner seeking to improve your skills, the...
From Green to Varsity: How The Golf Practice’s Varsity Prep Program Transforms High School Golfers
A Premier Training Experience for Aspiring Varsity Golfers The journey to becoming a successful high school golfer requires dedication, proper training, and expert guidance. For high school students in the Chicagoland area who are passionate about golf but may not...
Trackman Technology Deep Dive: How Our Advanced Analytics Improve Your Golf Game
In the ever-evolving world of golf training, technology has become an indispensable tool for players seeking to elevate their game. At The Golf Practice, with locations in Highland Park and Lisle, we harness the power of Trackman technology to transform how golfers...
Naperville’s Best Golf Destinations: Indoor Training to Championship Courses
For golfers in the western suburbs of Chicago, Naperville offers an impressive array of golfing opportunities throughout the year. Whether you're seeking challenging courses for weekend play or looking to improve your game with indoor golf in Naperville during the...
From Canal Shores to Coach: Pete Leinenweber’s Golf Journey
Pete Leinenweber's career in golf has come full circle. Leinenweber, the Junior Elite Program Director at The Golf Practice, grew up blocks from the Canal Shores Golf Course where, as a child, he learned to play the game he now loves. "That course is very...
Illinois PGA Names Chris Oehlerking 2024 Teacher of the Year
Over the past two decades, TGP's own Chris Oehlerking has tirelessly worked to grow the game of golf while helping hundreds of golfers of all ages and skill levels become the best players they can be. For his work, Oehlerking has been named the 2024 Illinois PGA...
One-on-One vs. Group Lessons: Which Training Style Fits You?
If you want to improve your golf game, choosing the right training format can make all the difference in your development as a player. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, understanding the benefits of private lessons versus group...
The Golf Practice Expands to Lisle: New State-of-the-Art Facility
The finishing touches are being put on The Golf Practice’s new location in the southwest suburb of Lisle, where golfers will be able to practice the game they love year round in a spacious state-of-the-art facility. “The Golf Practice Lisle is a next step in the...
Junior Golf Travel League: Developing Young Athletes Through Competitive Play
The journey from casual golf enthusiast to competitive player requires careful guidance, structured training, and meaningful exposure to tournament play. The Golf Practice, with its state-of-the-art facilities in Highland Park and Lisle, Illinois, has developed a...
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