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2 Golf coaches & instructors for lessons in Byron Center, MI

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These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

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Chris Dotson is a Golf Professional at Thornapple Pointe Golf Course based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Bio: Chris Dotson is a Golf Professional at Thornapple Pointe Golf Course based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe
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Coach John Forton is starting his 10th year as Men’s Golf Coach at Grand Rapids Community College. He has an extensive background in the game of golf with over 60 years of playing golf and 40 years of teaching. His coaching experience of 22 years includes his time at Grand Rapids Community College and at Greenville High School in Greenville, Michigan. He recently was elected to the Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame and was inducted into the class of 2023 in September. He had an outstanding high school career at Greenville High School excelling in four sports, golf, basketball, tennis and track and field. He recently was elected to the Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame and will officially be inducted into the class of 2023 in September. He was a four-year Tri-River Conference selection in golf and was the MHSAA Class B Regional Champion in 1977. He was named to the MHSAA All State Team that same year. Forton was also one of four juniors in the State of Michigan that qualified for the United States Junior Amateur Championship at the Scarlet Course on the Campus of Ohio State University in 1976. He still holds several Greenville High School golf records. After high school he enlisted the United States Air Force and competed in the All-Service National Golf Championship finishing a respectable 10th in the country. In basketball, Forton was the Tri-River Conference leading scorer, unanimous Tri-River All Conference selection and was named to the MHSAA Class B Honorable Mention All-State Team in 1978. He was also selected to the Tri-River All Conference Tennis Team that same year compiling a 12-1 record and finishing second in the MHSAA Class B Regional. He was awarded nine varsity letters in four years at Greenville High School. He attended Aquinas College after graduation and competed on the varsity teams for both golf and basketball for one year and played basketball at Montcalm Community College in Stanton, Michigan that following year. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1981 and attended Park University during his four-year tenure serving his country. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Human Resources in 1985 and received the United States Air Force Distinguished Education Award. This award is given to individuals that have obtained the highest standard of academic achievement throughout their four-year career. Presently, Forton is in his 10th year as the PGA Lead Instructor at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada, Michigan. He has positively impacted thousands of individuals through his teaching at Egypt Valley Country Club and his coaching at Grand Rapids Community College. He resides in Greenville, Michigan where he continues to support Greenville High School Athletics. He has been an MHSAA Basketball Official for 28 years and has officiated over 2500 middle and high school games throughout Western Michigan. When not involved with golf, Forton likes to travel and attend college basketball and football games.

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Bio: Coach John Forton is starting his 10th year as Men’s Golf Coach at Grand Rapids Community College. He has an extensive background in the game of golf with over 60 years of playing golf and 40 years of teaching. His coaching experience of 22 years includes his time at Grand Rapids Community College and at Greenville High School in Greenville, Michigan. He recently was elected to the Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame and was inducted into the class of 2023 in September. He had an outstanding high school career at Greenville High School excelling in four sports, golf, basketball, tennis and track and field. He recently was elected to the Greenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame and will officially be inducted into the class of 2023 in September. He was a four-year Tri-River Conference selection in golf and was the MHSAA Class B Regional Champion in 1977. He was named to the MHSAA All State Team that same year. Forton was also one of four juniors in the State of Michigan that qualified for the United States Junior Amateur Championship at the Scarlet Course on the Campus of Ohio State University in 1976. He still holds several Greenville High School golf records. After high school he enlisted the United States Air Force and competed in the All-Service National Golf Championship finishing a respectable 10th in the country. In basketball, Forton was the Tri-River Conference leading scorer, unanimous Tri-River All Conference selection and was named to the MHSAA Class B Honorable Mention All-State Team in 1978. He was also selected to the Tri-River All Conference Tennis Team that same year compiling a 12-1 record and finishing second in the MHSAA Class B Regional. He was awarded nine varsity letters in four years at Greenville High School. He attended Aquinas College after graduation and competed on the varsity teams for both golf and basketball for one year and played basketball at Montcalm Community College in Stanton, Michigan that following year. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1981 and attended Park University during his four-year tenure serving his country. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management and Human Resources in 1985 and received the United States Air Force Distinguished Education Award. This award is given to individuals that have obtained the highest standard of academic achievement throughout their four-year career. Presently, Forton is in his 10th year as the PGA Lead Instructor at Egypt Valley Country Club in Ada, Michigan. He has positively impacted thousands of individuals through his teaching at Egypt Valley Country Club and his coaching at Grand Rapids Community College. He resides in Greenville, Michigan where he continues to support Greenville High School Athletics. He has been an MHSAA Basketball Official for 28 years and has officiated over 2500 middle and high school games throughout Western Michigan. When not involved with golf, Forton likes to travel and attend college basketball and football games.
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Private golf lessons in Byron Center, Michigan

Private golf lessons in Byron Center average $50 for a week of lessons, with 1 vetted coaches available. Every session is private β€” 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group β€” tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.

Where can I take golf lessons in Byron Center?

Golf coaches teach across Byron Center, from Ironwood Golf Course to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings β€” and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.

How much do golf lessons cost in Byron Center?

Private golf lessons in Byron Center average $50 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available β€” what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.

Do you offer kids and youth golf lessons in Byron Center?

Yes β€” kids and youth golf lessons are available in Byron Center, with junior students typically starting as young as 5. We match families with coaches who have experience working with young students. The same weekly rate applies whether the student is 6 or 60, and parents can sit in on lessons.

Frequently asked questions

Golf coaches in Byron Center, MI

The location with the most coaches teaching golf lessons at

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Ironwood Golf Course

Average length of time coaches in Byron Center have been teaching for

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43 years on average

How many coaches teach golf in Byron Center

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1 coaches

Average cost of a golf lesson in Byron Center

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$50 for weekly lessons

Check out golf courses near you

Ironwood Golf Course

Ironwood Golf Course

3750 64th St SW

3.0 miles away β€’ 1 golf coach teaches here

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Railside Golf Club

Railside Golf Club

2500 76th St SW

1.0 miles away β€’ 1 golf coach teaches here

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Dome World Inc.

400 84th Street, Byron Center, MI, 49315

2.6 miles away β€’ 1 golf coach teaches here

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Venues for Golf lessons in Byron Center

  • The Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe7211 48th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA
  • Egypt Valley Country Club7333 Knapp Street Srv Rd NE, Ada, MI 49301, USA

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