M360 College Prep 17u

Director of Coaching and Player Development

With a teaching career that spans 20+ years, Chris Oehlerking serves as the Academy’s Dean of Instruction and is recognized as one of the leading coaches in the Midwest. In 2025, Chris was named the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year and honored by Golf Digest as one of the publication’s “Best Teachers in State.” He was also selected by Golf Magazine to their “Teachers to Watch” list for 2024–2025.

Chris’s teaching philosophy was shaped under the tutelage of legendary instructors Hank Haney, Stan Utley, and Michael Hebron blending technical precision with a deep understanding of learning and performance. He works with players of all abilities — from professionals and collegiate athletes to competitive juniors, elite amateurs, and dedicated recreational golfers — helping each student develop the clarity and structure needed to unlock their potential. Known for his ability to design personalized training plans, Chris focuses on creating deeper learning and retention for lasting improvement.

A proud native of Canada, Chris became a PGA Professional in 2005. His work and insights have been featured across multiple media platforms. Beyond his teaching, Chris is deeply involved in growing the game, serving on the Boards of Directors for the Illinois PGA Foundation and the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA), as well as The First Tee of Greater Chicago’s Young Ambassadors Council.

M360 Program Coach

Zach Hayes is a passionate golf coach at The Golf Practice, bringing a diverse background in education and a deep love for the game to his role. Before transitioning to full-time coaching, Zach spent years working in elementary, middle school, and special education settings, where he developed a unique ability to connect with students of all backgrounds and abilities. His teaching experience has equipped him with the skills to adapt his approach to meet the individual needs of each golfer, whether they are beginners or more advanced players.

Zach’s journey into golf coaching began in 2015 at Canal Shores where he spent several summers working at our golf camps. This hands-on experience with young golfers and beginners was foundational in shaping his coaching philosophy, which emphasizes patience, encouragement, and building confidence. His time at Canal Shores allowed him to hone his skills in creating a fun, supportive environment where golfers could develop both their technique and their love for the game.

Now a full-time coach at The Golf Practice, Zach is dedicated to helping players of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals on the course. His unique combination of educational experience and golfing expertise allows him to provide a well-rounded, personalized coaching experience. Zach’s focus is not only on improving technical skills but also on fostering a positive mindset and a lifelong appreciation for the sport of golf.

M360 Program Coach

Introduced to the game at a young age by his dad, golf has always been a constant in Kevin’s life. With more than 8 years of private club experience, golf has become more than just a career for him – he takes great pride in helping players build confidence and reach their goals. There’s nothing he enjoys more than when his students have that “aha” moment.

A former high school and collegiate golfer, Kevin has a strong passion for competitive golf and pursuing improvement in an imperfect game.

As a coach, Kevin wants his students to thrive and enjoy the game of golf just as much as he does. He has a particular interest in short game instruction and loves the creativity it requires in playing different types of shots around the green. Kevin has experience in teaching golfers of all ages and is never satisfied until the student feels confident and excited about their golf game.

M360 Program Director – Highland Park

Born and raised in Dallas, Jantzen attended Sam Houston State University and completed its PGA Golf Management Program, which led to an opportunity with The Golf Practice.

Jantzen specializes in physical training and helps players understand the fundamentals of human movement specific to them that lead to consistent performance. Jantzen believes that when the body is working more efficiently that players golf swings will work more efficiently.

I believe that the more we move in the gym, in our practice and on the course the more we learn about ourselves and what we are capable of. It’s my passion to help students unlock golf that they never knew was possible!

M360 Program Director – Lisle

The best way learning occurs is through self-discovery and experience rather than through processing information. There is plenty of information out there, but it isn’t helpful if you can’t put it into play in your unique swing. The brain works best in big ideas and concepts, and people’s tendency to grasp onto the smallest details often hurts their swing more than it helps.

In his coaching Andy helps the student become more aware of the parts of the swing that are causing them the most problems. He then helps them feel and experience a better, more reliable move, and works to bridge the gap between the two. Andy seeks to empower his students so that over time they can grow in the mastery of their swing, and can learn how to self-coach.

Andy’s hope for his students is that in addition to becoming better golfers, they will become better problem solvers, more resilient, learn to trust themselves, and develop a deep appreciation for golf that goes beyond what score they shoot. Andy’s main golf influences are Tim Gallwey, George Gankas, and Michael Murphy.

M360 Program Coach 

M360 Program Lead – Lisle

Originally from the Czech Republic, Dasa was introduced to golf by her dad at the age of 9. Her golf journey began at Menlo College in California and continued at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she competed as a Division 1 athlete on the women’s golf team.

Dasa brings over seven years of competitive experience, participating in prestigious amateur tournaments and playing on the professional European tour (LET). Alongside her athletic pursuits, she earned a master’s degree in Sport Psychology, which enriches her coaching approach with a profound understanding of mental performance.

As a coach, Dasa embodies a philosophy that harmonizes the mind and body in golf. She emphasizes the cultivation of self-awareness in swing mechanics and mental fortitude, empowering her students to achieve peak performance on the course.

M360 Program Lead – Highland Park

Steve grew up in Winnetka and played golf at New Trier High School. A Purdue University graduate, Steve has been a part of TGP’s junior programs since he joined the academy in 2019.

His main coaching influences are George Gankas and Adam Young. The two differ in their approach to the swing, but Steve believes a blend of both styles—internal vs. external mindset, for one—proves to be most successful for his junior and adult students.

Like our entire staff, the impact golf has had on Steve is immeasurable, from the hours spent outside bonding with friends and family to the experiences and characteristics he’s gained and uses in his everyday life.