Golf lessons and programs
Brian Dumler, PGA Professional
Using a personal style with an emphasis on keeping golf simple, Brian has more than 30 years of experience in helping golfers improve their games. After 18 years as SentryWorld’s head golf professional, Brian now focuses on player development and teaching, with a special interest in teaching junior and adult beginners.- Golf Digest Best Teachers in Wisconsin 2001-2009
- Golf Magazine Best Teachers in the Midwest 2001-2002
- Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin Teacher of the Year (2016)
- Wisconsin PGA Junior Leader of the Year (1997)
- Wisconsin PGA Teacher of the Year (1999)
- WIPGA Golf Professional of the Year (2002)
- Private individual lessons
- Small group clinics
- Junior programs, camps, and classes
- Adult beginner group classes
- Group rates are per person
- Payment for series of multiple lessons is due at first lesson
- Golf clubs are available for lessons at no charge
- Junior groups receive a 20 percent discount from listed group rates
- Contact Brian for rates for groups of five or more
- All lessons held at SentryWorld outdoor or indoor golf range
Katie Kreuser, LPGA Professional
Katie is an LPGA member and has been a golf professional at SentryWorld since 2012. She is very active in promoting and teaching the game of golf to women, men, and children of all ages and skill levels. Katie is also the assistant women’s golf coach at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point. Katie finds the most rewarding part of being a coach and teaching professional is helping golfers achieve their goals and seeing her students’ excitement and progress as they improve their games.- Past NCAA Division I college golf player at Illinois State University
- Three-year team captain and all-conference player
- Two NCAA golf tournament appearances
- Private individual lessons
- Small group clinics
- Short–game series
- LPGA/USGA Girls Golf program
- Group rates are per person
- Payment for series of three or five lessons is due at first lesson
- Golf clubs are available for lessons at no charge
- Contact Katie for playing lessons or the LPGA/USGA Girls Golf program
Joe Wood, PGA Professional, Callaway Master Club Fitter
Joe has been teaching golf for more than 10 years. He has experience teaching all types of golfers, but has a passion for training competitive juniors. Joe is also an Army veteran, so he jumped at the opportunity to attend a PGA HOPE seminar—a rehabilitative program designed to introduce golf to veterans with disabilities. Joe offers free lessons to anyone with a disability. SentryWorld has two SoloRider golf carts, specially designed for disabled individuals.- WPGA Harris Golf Cars Stroke Play Event Champion
- 2016 Callaway Staff Honors Inductee
- WIAA State Tournament Qualifier
- Oconomowoc H.S. First Team All-Conference
- Private individual lessons
- Club fittings
- All club fitting fees are credited toward new equipment purchase
- Payment for series of three or five lessons is due at first lesson
- Golf clubs are available for lessons at no charge
Our golf programs
In this beginner- to intermediate-level program, we’ll cover all areas of the game—including full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and putting. The goal of this class is to educate juniors and get them involved in golf, all while keeping it fun. This five-class program meets for one hour per class, with a maximum class size of six students. Clubs are available to use at no charge during the lessons. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the classes, which are held on Wednesday afternoons and evenings between June and August.
If you’re thinking about becoming a better golfer or trying the game for the first time, there’s no better way than Get Golf Ready. This program makes learning golf fun, easy, and affordable. Designed by the PGA, Get Golf Ready is for beginners or those who are to returning to golf after a break. Combining fun, friends, and fitness, this program will teach you everything you’ll need to play golf in just five small group lessons. Use our clubs free of charge during lessons. Each session focuses on the golf skills you’ll use while playing. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the lessons, which are scheduled between April and July.
This girls-only junior golf program is designed to make learning the game fun, social, and less intimidating for beginners. It’s also for those who just want to play with other girls interested in the game. The girls will learn the game of golf through a variety of activities and games. SentryWorld is one of a few courses in Wisconsin selected to host LPGA*USGA Girls Golf.
Students will practice shots on an actual golf hole in addition to working on technique. We’ll cover all areas of the game including full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and putting. This class is for intermediate-level players or those with some experience. This five-class program meets for 70 minutes per class. Maximum class size is six students. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the classes, which are held on Monday afternoons and evenings between June and August.
Camps include three hours of instruction and a 9-hole, on-course lesson with the instructor. We’ll cover all areas of the game including full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and putting. We’ll use V1 Golf Academy software to complete a video/audio full swing lesson analysis and email it to the student after the camp is complete. Lunch at PJ’s and a Pro Shop souvenir are included. The instructor-to-student ratio maximum is six to one. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the camps, which are held on a weekday between June and August.
The goal of this class is to educate and get students involved in golf while keeping the game fun. These beginner- to intermediate-level classes will cover full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and putting. This five-class program meets for one hour per class, with a maximum class size of six students. We’ll use V1 Golf Academy software to complete a video/audio full swing lesson analysis and email it to the student after lessons are complete. Clubs are available to use at no charge during the lessons. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the lessons, which are scheduled in May and September.
Want to keep practicing your skills over the winter months? Come inside with us and prepare for your best season ever. With few distractions, our indoor instruction is a great opportunity to focus on technique and skill development—especially for JV players. The lessons are for one hour per week, for five classes with a three-student maximum. Each class includes full-swing and short-game instruction. We’ll use V1 Golf Academy software to complete a video/audio full swing lesson analysis and email it to each student after the program is complete. PGA Professional Brian Dumler leads the classes, which are held annually from mid-February to mid-March, ending the week before spring break.
