Golf Instruction

Get A Golf Education. Right Here, On Campus!

The professional staff at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex offers golf instruction to all ages and abilities. Private lessons provide quality one-on-one instruction with an experienced teacher. Group lessons are available for two to five students. Golf clinics for more than five students are available by request or join us for one of the various clinic topics scheduled throughout the year.  Numerous Junior Golf progams are also offered.

See below for information on Golf Lessons.

Click Here for information on upcoming Clinics.

Click Here for information on Junior Golf programs.

 

Daniel M. Ross
PGA Head Golf Professional
Director of Instruction
golfpro@purdue.edu
765-496-2203

Dan has been a golf instructor since 1993, when he gave lessons as an Assistant Professional at Harrison Lake Country Club in Columbus.  During his time at Harrison Lake, from -1996, Dan taught under PGA Master Professional Tony Clecak.  It was during this time that Dan developed a strong interest in Junior Golf Programs, which has remained a major part of his teaching programs to this day.  From 1997-2003, Dan worked with over 500 students at both Walnut Creek Golf Courses and Edgewood Country Club. In 2004, Dan became the Head PGA Professional at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, and in 2006 added the title of Director of Instruction.  Each year Dan coordinates and teaches six collegiate level golf classes per semester called, "Golf: For Business and Life".  Dan has worked with over 1,400 students in this class alone.  In 2005, and again in 2007, Dan attended the PGA: Teaching and Coaching Summit.  One of the best parts of going to these Summit's, was realizing the importance of technology with teaching.  Dan utilizes the V1 Video system for those wanting swing analysis. In addition to his teaching expertise, Dan is also proficient in club fitting and repair services.  In 2009, Dan was certified as a Club Repair Technician from Mitchell Golf.  If private lessons aren't for you, Dan and his staff provide opportunities for Golf Clinics, such as the Get Golf Ready program from the PGA Play Golf America Program. 

In 2011, Ross was recognized by Golf Digest as one of the " Best Teachers in the State", as voted on by other Professionals in Indiana.

  • Private Lesson - Series of 4 Hours: $240 - includes video analysis
  • Private Lesson - Two Hours: $140 - 9-hole playing lesson
  • Private Lesson - One Hour: $70
  • Private Lesson - Half Hour: $50
  • Group Lesson - One Hour: $40 per student - 2-8 students
  • Golf Clinic - One Hour: $20 per student - 5-30 students
  • Supervised Practice - One Hour: $20 per student - 2-8 students, instructor will schedule block of time for private lesson students to practice
  • Custom Club Fitting - Half Hour: $50 - Only $25 with purchase of clubs

Please email Dan if you are interested in scheduling a lesson or you may Click Here to contact him about Golf Instruction.

 

Brent Wills
Assistant Golf Professional & Outing and Event Coordinator
brent@purdue.edu
765-496-9310

Brent joined the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex professional staff in March 2004 and has been employed at the BBGC since 2000. Brent has helped more hundreds of students learn the game of golf in the Purdue University course "Golf: For Business and Life". He offers private and group instruction to beginner and novice golfers, including ladies, seniors and juniors. Brent also assists with coordinating and teaching Golf Clinics and Junior Golf Programs. Brent is a cerfitifed Nike 360 Club Fitting Specialist and offers club fitting and repair services.  Contact Brent by email or the link below to start improving your game today!

  • Private Lesson - Series of 4 Hours: $200  
  • Private Lesson - Two Hours: $100 
  • Private Lesson - One Hour: $60
  • Private Lesson - Half Hour: $40
  • Group Lesson - One Hour: $30 per student - 2-8 students
  • Golf Clinic - One Hour: $20 per student - 5-30 students
  • Supervised Practice - One Hour: $20 per student - 2-8 students, instructor will schedule block of time for private lesson students to practice
  • Custom Club Fitting - Half Hour: $50 - Only $25 with purchase of clubs

Please email Brent if you are interested in scheduling a lesson or you may Click Here to contact him about Golf Instruction.

 

Rex Spencer
Assistant Golf Professional & Merchandise Coordinator
rex@purdue.edu
765-496-3960

Rex joined the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex Management Staff in July of 2009 after working at the Saddlebrook Golf Course in Indianapolis, IN.  He was a member of the BBGC Pro Shop Staff from 2006-2008 while working on his degree in Physical Education and Health Education Teaching.  After graduating from Purdue University in 2008, Rex taught in the Avon Community School Corporation for a year before returning to Purdue as an Assistant Golf Professional.  Rex's favorite part of working at the golf course is teaching the game of golf to beginners as well as help golfers improve their game.  Rex is one of the instructors for Purdue's course, “Golf: For Business and Life”, as well as Get Golf Ready, Tee for Success, and multiple Junior Boiler Golf Programs. 

  • Private Lesson - Series of 4 Hours: $200  
  • Private Lesson - Two Hours: $100 
  • Private Lesson - One Hour: $60
  • Private Lesson - Half Hour: $40
  • Group Lesson - One Hour: $30 per student - 2-8 students
  • Golf Clinic - One Hour: $20 per student - 5-30 students
  • Supervised Practice - One Hour: $20 per student - 2-8 students, instructor will schedule block of time for private lesson students to practice
  • Custom Club Fitting - Half Hour: $50 - Only $25 with purchase of clubs

Please email Rex if you are interested in scheduling a lesson or you may Click Here to contact him about Golf Instruction.