Congratulations Ashley!!

With a final round 72, student Ashley Armstrong claimed an AJGA win at the Coca Cola Junior Championship at Boyne Creek in Michigan. Her 8-under par total of 208, bested the field of 36 girls by four shots. Ashley is without doubt one of the hardest workers I have ever taught, and I am very happy to see her win. Hopefully, this will give her more confidence going into her freshman year at Notre Dame in the fall. (link)

Latest PGA.com article

Just posting a link to my latest article on PGA.com...hope you enjoy. Click Here

2011 Playing School

I am extremely excited to announce the debut of the 2011 Playing School.  For the past few years I have wanted to do an instructional school that focus’ completely on playing, but had not been able to see it through.  This year we are going to give it a try.  In mid-July, I am bringing in two PGA Tour players, Michael Bradley, 4 time PGA Tour winner, (Bradley Bio) and Dicky Pride, 1994 Fed Ex St. Jude Classic Champion (Pride Bio).  Their caddies will accompany them for what is sure to be a one of a kind experience to personally talk, discuss and actually play with current PGA Tour players.  

This school is designed for the higher level junior, collegiate, or adult player, who really wants to know what it takes to play at the highest level of professional golf.  You will have the chance to not only witness first hand how a Tour player plays, but also how they prepare for playing.  

For more information pull up my website www.kevinweeksgolf.com and click the 2011 Playing School tab.  Space is limited.  

New Programs Posted

Golfing season in finally here.  I have updated my junior programs and added information and dates for this Spring's Program and all 2011 Short Game Schools.  You can find more information about the Spring Program by clicking here and Short Game Schools by clicking here.

Check back periodically about some very exciting news about a new program debuting this summer that I am really pumped up about.

Congrats Michael Bradley

HUGE Congratulations to Michael Bradley, I cannot tell you all how excited and proud I am of Michael.  Three years ago Michael really bought into working on improving his putting...and how rewarding it must be now to see that work pay off.  Way to go MB, congrats on your second win in Puerto Rico.

Congratulations to Johnson Wagner on Mayakoba Win

Congrats to Johnson on his win yesterday at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. He has put the work in on his game, so it was great to see that hard work pay off and land himself back into the winner's circle. Congrats again to Johnson on his win in Mexico.

Chicago Golf Show Appearances

This year I will be speaking on the Main Stage at the Chicago Golf Show at the Stephen's Convention Center in Rosemont.  Barring last minute changes I will be speaking Friday, February 25th in the afternoon around 4 pm about improving your short game.

Over the weekend, I will be speaking on Saturday, February 26th with the Illinois Junior Golf Association about Developing Junior Golfers.  For more information about this years Chicago Golf Show, Click Here.

Look forward to seeing you all there.

Hinsdale Suburban Life Article

Here is a link to an article from my hometown paper, click here to check it out.

WGN Interview

I was interviewed by WGN's Dan Roan in my putting lab this week.  Click Here for some of the pictures from behind the scenes.  I think the piece will air on Sunday, February 13th.

US Kids Golf Awards

Yesterday, I was honored officially as a US Kids Golf Master Teacher on the main stage at the PGA Merchandise Show. I cannot express how honored I am to be recognized for my work with junior golfers. A special thanks to everyone at US Kids Golf for there outstanding leadership and focus on junior golfers. Click Here for a few photos of the presentation.

PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit

I spent the last two days attending the PGA of America Teaching and Coaching Summit, a biennial event of PGA Professionals interested in instruction and coaching. Because I always want to find ways to be a better instructor and coach, I value these events and the relationships of those I've met from around the country who share the same passion for teaching.

Golf Talk with Virgil Herring Podcast

I was a guest on Talking Golf with Virgil Herring in Nashville on 104.5 FM The Zone.  For those that missed it here is a link to a podcast (Click Here) of the event, it should be updated sometime today.  I'd like to thank Virgil for having me on this morning, hopefully we can do it again.

Talking Golf w/ Virgil Herring on 104.5 TheZone Nashville

For those of you in Nashville...I will be a guest on 104.5 FM TheZone's Talking Golf with Virgil Herring at or around 7:15 am this Saturday, January 29th. I believe you can listen online here... Listen Live...or if you happen to be in Nashville turn your dial's to 104.5 FM

Check out my latest Article on PGA.com about Winter Golf

Winter Golf: Possible and Enjoyable, a look at winter golf at Cog Hill. 

Congrats to Mark Wilson on His Sony Open Win

What a great start to the year for Mark. I know Mark put a lot of work into his game and fitness over the off-season. I try to stress to my students that to be successful you must work at it, especially during the off-season with no competition, its the best time to make important changes. I don't think anyone jumps off the couch after the winter and win's on the PGA Tour, a ton of work goes on behind the scenes. Congratulations to Mark on his third win and qualifying for the Masters.

Most Improved Students in 2010

I want to take a final look back at 2010.  Some make resolutions after the new year to improve something in their lives, maybe it is to improve your golf game in 2011.  These students made improvement a priority, and it showed...will you?

Most Improved Students in 2010 -

• Curtiss House - 2012 Curtiss is a member of the Hinsdale Central Golf Team and shot his career best round 68 to finish 2nd at the Hinsdale Invitational.
• Colleen Ahern - 2013 Colleen is a member of the Hinsdale Central Golf Team and shot 76 to help her team finish 2nd at Sectionals and advance to the State Finals
• Angela Wojtczak - 2012 Angela in her first year playing competitive golf, not only made the golf team at Sandburg HS, but shot an 81 and advanced to the State Finals
• Jessica Sachs - 2013 Jessica is a member of the Hinsdale South Golf Team and shot her best round of the year at the Sectional, 82 to qualify for the State Finals

US Kids Golf Master Instructor

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Cog Hill’s Kevin Weeks named a Master Instructor by U.S. Kids Golf

Assistant Pro Chaussard Receives Honorable Mention

LEMONT, Ill., January 10, 2011 – Cog Hill Golf and Country Club announced today that the U.S. Kids Golf Foundation has named Kevin Weeks, Professional Golf Association (PGA) Director of Instruction, a Master US Kids Golf Instructor.  In addition, Garrett Chaussard, a Cog Hill PGA teaching professional, was named to the Honorable Mention list. 

Weeks, 46, a PGA member since 1997, is named a Master U.S. Kids Golf Instructor by virtue of his three previous U.S. Kids Top 50 Instructor awards, the only Master Instructor in the state of Illinois.  Already one of the nations most recognized instructors, Kevin is ranked No. 3 on Golf Digest's 2010 Best Teachers in Your State list, and a three-time recipient of the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year award.  He works extensively with competitive junior golfers — 63 of his students have gone on to play collegiate golf.

“It is a great honor to once again win this award,” Weeks said. “Teaching kids the game is such a rewarding experience. I love watching them grow to the point where they can play at a high competitive level. The enthusiasm and the willingness of kids learn on the lesson tee really makes my job easy and most of all a lot of fun.”

Weeks has also worked with more than 50 professional tour players, including Mark Wilson, winner of the 2009 PGA Tour Mayakoba Golf Classic, and Michael Bradley, winner of the 2009 PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open. Weeks writes instruction articles for Golf Digest, PGA.com and several regional publications. His latest article is in the January 2010 Golf Digest, Breaking 100/90/80, “Its All Fun and Games."

Chaussard, 27, a PGA member since 2009, has been teaching at Cog Hill for the past three years. The 2010 Illinois PGA Assistant Player of the Year, Garrett continues to compete in local Illinois PGA events, Nationwide and PGA Tour qualifiers. Recently, Garrett played in the PGA National Assistant Championship in Port St. Lucie, Florida, finishing in T-20. Before coming to Cog Hill, Chaussard played on the Canadian Tour and various mini tours. A 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois, Chaussard also qualified to played in the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.

“I’m honored to receive this Honorable Mention distinction from U.S. Kids Golf Foundation,” said Chaussard. “At Cog Hill, I’ve enjoy working with a host of a great Chicagoland juniors,

helping them develop and hone the necessary skills and overall game required to compete and excel on the course.”

The U.S. Kids Golf Foundation’s Top 50 Kids Teachers award recognizes teaching professionals for their dedication to developing youth golf in their communities. Recipients have demonstrated the ability to organize, administer and teach at a very high level and are recognized by their peers and students as role models for the youth in their programs. 

Weeks and Chaussard teach year-round at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, IL. For information on instruction, visit www.kevinweeksgolf.com, www.garrettchaussard.com, or call 630-301-9357.

Media Contact:  Jackie Beck, jbeck@coghillgolf.com, 860.304.3643.

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Cog Hill Golf & Country Club is one of the premier public golf facilities in the country.  Located 25 miles from downtown Chicago in Lemont, IL, Cog Hill features 72-holes of championship golf, a year-round learning center, and a newly-renovated 35,000 sq. ft clubhouse.  Cog Hill's famed "Dubsdread" is home of the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship.  For more information about Cog Hill, call 866.264.4455 or visit www.coghillgolf.com

Happy New (Website) Year!

I hope everyone had a great holiday!  I'd like to ring in the new year with the launching of my new website, (very long overdue).  kevinweeksgolf.com.  I am very excited with the improvements and look forward updating with announcements, accomplishments and videos as the year moves along in the never ending quest to get better at what I do.  2011 looks to be a very exciting year!