Welcome to chadjohansen.com.

Chad Johansen is a life-long resident of the greater Chicagoland area. Like many players, his experience with golf began in his youth. However, unlike many players, Chad's golf talents and skills allowed him to play collegiate golf. During Chad's four years on the Augustana golf team, he received several awards including "Most Valuable Player' and he participated in the 1999 NCAA Division III National Championships. His career low round is a 63 at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course.

Chad's work in the golf profession began shortly after he completed a B.A from Augustana College in 2001. It was during his time as Assistant Golf Professional at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course in Bristol, IL that Chad's passion for golf evolved into a commitment to golf instruction. He believed that he could combine his golf skills with the instructional philosophies and ideas he gained during his collegiate experience to make an impact as a PGA Professional. After beginning his journey to become a PGA Professional in 2001, Chad was named the Head Golf Professional at Blackberry Oaks in 2003. Chad received his PGA membership in 2006.

As part of Chad's desire to make an impact in golf and use his instructional abilities, Chad helped Aurora University establish a Women's Golf Team in 2004. Under Coach Johansen, the team won back-to-back conference championships in 2006 and 2007. In each of those years, Chad was named Coach of the Year.

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, regardless of level of play, to

(1) Experience his instructional techniques through direct play. Chad believes in more action from the student and less talk from the instructor. Chad's instruction is based on what the student is doing.

(2) Compare what the student "thinks" is happening in his/her game to what is "really" happening through the use of multiple-camera angle videos of the full swing and putting stroke. This is perhaps the best learning experience for the student because the camera tells the truth!

(3) Practice new and modified golf techniques while receiving immediate feedback. Chad recognizes that an instructor can make a significant impact on a student's play with small corrections or adjustments to a swing or putting technique. The timing of these corrections is key and immediate feedback helps the student see real-time changes and feel the impact of those 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 sound and lasting impact on your golf game, contact Chad Johansen at (630)553-7170 or by email at cjohansen@blackberryoaks.com. He looks forward to the opportunity of working with you on your golf game.