About Chris Foley Golf Schools
Chris Foley’s golf instruction methods are based on helping the golfer learn why their golf ball is going where it is, and ultimately diagnosing and correcting their own swing.
His approach is aided by extensive use of state-of-the-art technology such as the TrackMan Launch Monitor and JC Video Swing Analysis Software.
Chris Foley
PGA Master Professional & Director of Instruction at Cragun’s Legacy Courses
Chris Foley believes in a holistic approach to growing the game of golf and his student’s enjoyment of the game. He achieves this philosophy by offering multiple game improvement services at the Chris Foley Golf School at Cragun’s Legacy Courses in Brainerd, MN.
Chris Foley has grown and enhanced his skills by learning from the best in the industry. His biggest influences have been from world-renowned instructors Hank Haney and Mike Shannon. Haney is consistently recognized as one of the top teachers in the world and has worked with over 100 PGA and LPGA Tour players. Mike Shannon is one of the best putting instructors in the world, currently teaching 30+ Tour players and some of the top amateurs in the country. He has been extremely innovative and influential in putting instruction.
The main focus of his professional career has been increasing the enjoyment of golfers through his instruction programs. Foley annually gives 1000+ individual lessons along with many different group offerings including his Junior Golf Development Program. In the last 20 years, over 70 of Foley’s students have gone on to play at the collegiate level. Chris Foley Golf takes advantage of the latest in technology to enhance the learning experience. He was the first professional in Minnesota using TrackMan. TrackMan is the gold standard in radar technology for teaching and fitting.
Chris has been a member of the PGA of America since 1992. His hard work and dedication to growing the game has made him one of only 57 members to be granted the Master Professional of Instruction status. His professionalism and passion for the game has allowed him to work at some of the best courses in the United States.
- Director of Golf – The Members Club, Columbia, SC 2010-2012
- Head Golf Professional – Madden’s on Gull Lake, Brainerd, MN 1997-2010
- Head Golf Professional – Glen Oaks Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1995-1997
- Assistant Golf Professional – Wakonda Club, Des Moines, IA 1991-1995
- Assistant Golf Professional – Des Moines Golf and Country Club, West Des Moines, IA 1989-1991
- Member of the PGA of America since 1992
- PGA Master Professional of Instruction
- USA Junior National Team Coach · 2002 Minnesota Section PGA Teacher of the Year
- 2008 Minnesota Section PGA Facility Promoterof the Year
- 2004 Callaway National Club Fitter of the Year
- Top 2 Teachers in Minnesota by Golf Digest Magazine
- Top Teachers in Region by GOLF Magazine
- T&L Golf’s Master Class of Teaching Pros in America
- World Class Individual Lessons
- Group Instruction
- Putting Instruction
- Junior Clinics and Development
- Club Fitting
- Game Analysis
- TrackMan Launch Monitor
- JC Video Swing Analysis Software
- Mental Game Profile Workshop
RYAN SHARPE
Lead Instructor - Chris Foley Golf
Ryan Sharpe is passionate in engaging players in the game and developing players for success both on and off the golf course.
- Lead Golf Professional – The Classic at Madden’s
- General Manager/Director of Golf – Willingers Golf Club
- Caddie – Nationwide Tour
- Graduate from San Degio Golf Academy
- Individual Lessons
- Group Instruction
- Putting Instruction
- Junior Clinics and Development
- Club Fitting
- Game Analysis
- TrackMan Launch Monitor
