Chad Johansen has been the PGA Head Golf Professional at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol, Illinois since 2003 and a PGA Member since 2006. He started giving golf lessons in 2001 and strives to learn more about the golf swing every day. Chad Johansen was promoted to PGA General Manager at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in January 2015 and operates as the PGA Director of Instruction at the Chad Johansen Golf Academy.
About Chad:
- Life-long Chicagoland resident
- IHSA State Qualifier at Lisle High School
- 4-time CCIW All Conference Player
- Augustana College Men's Golf MVP
- 1999 NCAA Division III Participant
- Hole-in-One at Saukie Golf Course (Rock Island, IL) - 2000
- Established Aurora University Women's Golf Team
- Three NAC Conference Championships
- NAC Coach of the Year 2005, 2006, 2007
- Shot personal best score of 63 at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course - 2005
- Founded Chad Johansen Putting Studio in 2007
- Received TPI Golf Fitness Instructor Certification in 2007
- Invented the Perfect Putting Aid 2009
- V1 Video Analysis Software Ambassador – 2010
- Illinois PGA Golf Professional of the Year Nominee – 2011
- Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year Nominee – 2012, 2013
- Ping Golf Fitter of the Year – 2012
About Chad's Teaching:
Chad's instructional philosophy is not only based on sound golf practices but also on reliable learning principles. Chad believes it is important for every golfer to
- EXPERIENCE instructional techniques through direct play with more action from the student and less talk from the instructor
- COMPARE what the student "thinks" is happening to what is really happening through the use of multiple camera angle videos because the camera tells the truth
- PRACTICE new and modified golf techniques while receiving immediate feedback to see real-time changes
Chad is certified to use the V1 Professional Video System and the V1 Visual Putting System. He is certified by the Titleist Performance Institute as a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Chad's commitment to golf instruction can benefit all golfers, regardless of the level of experience. If you are looking for a golf instructor who can make a lasting impact on your golf game, contact Chad Johansen today.
