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Private Lessons & Golf Schools

Private Golf Instruction

Receive private lessons from certified instructors who have experience working with players of all abilities including touring professionals and top amateurs.

Golf Schools

Our instructors have designed effective curricula to meet the needs of all golfers, from beginner to professional. 

Multi-Day Golf Programs

Get Golf Ready

Ranging from beginners to advanced player topics, join Kohler Golf Academy in honing your skills with a five-week group instruction. 

Junior Golf Academy

Kohler Golf Academy, with guidance from the PGA Sports Academy, uses a fun, systematic approach to encourage long-term player development. 


Kohler Golf Academy Instructors
 

Todd Wagner, PGA

Manager – Kohler Golf Academy

Todd Wagner manages the daily operations of the Kohler Golf Academy, recipient of Golf Digest’s 2020 Editor’s Choice Award for Best Golf School/Academy in the Midwest. Serving as Senior Instructor, Wagner trains all Kohler Golf Academy instructors ensuring the quality of instruction and the growth of Kohler Golf Academy through lesson programs and golf schools. He began his career at Kohler as a golf professional in April 1996 and was active in the development of the Kohler Golf Academy. In 2008, he became the Manager with his primary focus on the promotion, selling and management of Kohler Golf Academy.

  • 2009-2010, 2011-2012, 2017-2018, 2019-2020 Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin by Golf Digest
  • 2011 and 2012 Honorable Mention Instructors by US Kids Golf
Todd Wagner
Michael Aschenbach, PGA

Head Golf Professional – Whistling Straits®

Michael Aschenbach joined the golf staff in 2004 as an Assistant Golf Professional at Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run. He was the First Assistant Golf Professional at Whistling Straits from 2007–2015 and at Blackwolf Run from 2015–2017. As the Head Golf Professional, Aschenbach is responsible for leading the golf operations team and managing all aspects of the golf operation at Whistling Straits. Aschenbach was captain of the Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run PGA Junior League Teams from 2014–2017. In addition, he is a lead instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy and serves in a leadership role for major championships hosted at Whistling Straits. Prior to joining Kohler Co, Aschenbach was a Caddie and Assistant Caddie Manager for Caddie Master Enterprises from 2001 – 2004.

  • PGA Class “A” Member since 2012
  • Lead Instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy
  • PGA Junior League Captain 2014 - 2017
  • 2007 U.S. Senior Open Executive Vice Chair
  • 2010 PGA Championship Executive Vice Chair
  • 2015 PGA Championship Executive Vice Chair
  • 2020 Ryder Cup Executive Vice Chair
Mike Aschenbach
Daniel Hastreiter, PGA

Head Golf Professional – Blackwolf Run®

Daniel Hastreiter began his career at Blackwolf Run in 2006 as a Professional Golf Management Intern. He progressed through the Assistant Golf Professional ranks, working at both Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits.  As Head Golf Professional, Hastreiter is responsible for managing all aspects of the Blackwolf Run golf operation and ensuring the golf business  leads the industry in terms of service levels and guest experience.  He is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree in business administration.  Hastreiter currently serves on both the Tournament Policy Board and Wisconsin Assistant Golf Professional Association Committee for the Wisconsin PGA.

  • PGA Class “A” Member since 2008
  • Lead Instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy
  • 2018 Wisconsin PGA Assistant Professional of the Year
  • 2010 PGA Championship Committee Chair 
  • 2012 US Women’s Open Committee Chair
  • 2015 PGA Championship Committee Chair
  • 2020 Ryder Cup Executive Vice Chair
David Albrecht, PGA

Head Golf Professional / Senior Instructor – Riverbend

As the Riverbend Head Golf Professional, David Albrecht is responsible for the growth and management of member golf events, member golf instruction, member travel, assists with tee time bookings in and outside of Kohler, and serves as the lead Golf Professional for all member needs. In addition, he serves as a Senior Instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy and helps execute golf lessons and drive overall growth with the Academy.  Albrecht served as the Head Golf Professional at Blackwolf Run from 1998-2019 and was an Assistant Golf Professional from 1992-1998. Albrecht has been honored by Golf Digest as a top 10 instructor in Wisconsin. He is a Wisconsin PGA Tournament Policy Board Member and the Kohler High School Varsity Golf Coach. Outside of golf, Albrecht is actively involved with the Make a Wish Foundation, chairs the Kohler Police Athletic League, and coaches several youth sports teams.

  • PGA Class “A” Member since 1998
  • Lead Instructor for the Kohler Golf Academy
  • 2006 Teacher of the Year, Wisconsin Golf Course Owners Association (GCOW)
  • 2009-2010 Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin by Golf Digest
  • 2011-2012 Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin by Golf Digest
  • 2013-2014 Top 10 Instructors in Wisconsin by Golf Digest
  • 1998 U.S. Women’s Open Committee Chair
  • 2012 U.S. Women’s Open Player Services Committee Chair
Dave Albrecht
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