Todd Manning is a GLE Level 1 certified instructor through the Leadbetter Golf Academy with over 33 years of competitive playing experience. A Pontiac High School and Bradley University graduate, he now is an assistant coach for the Girls’ golf team since 2022. He has been helping both the boys’ and girls’ teams with their games.  Individual students have reached the Regional and Sectional Divisions of play.  One of his first students is a division 1 golfer at Western Illinois University.  Now in his 4^th year of instructing, he offers private lessons at The Oaks at River’s Edge.

Todd works with golfers of all ages and skill levels, using a clear, fundamentals-based approach. His full swing instruction is built on Leadbetter’s 3 P’s—Preparation, Pivot, and Positioning—while his short game coaching follows the proven methods of David Pelz which emphasize wedge distance control and putting accuracy.  Technology in his teaching methods, ensures each lesson is designed to personalize individual student’s progress.

 

 

Adult Lesson Programs

• • • $50 – 45 Minute Lesson
    • $50 – Fitting Driver, Irons, Wedges
    • $100 – Fitting Full Bag *Fitting fee waved if merchandise is purchased from the Pro Shop*
    • $20 – Per Person Group Lessons
    • $80 – Playing Lesson 9 Holes *green fees and cart fees additional*
    • $250 – Six Lesson Package
    • $400 – Ten Lesson Package
    • $1000 – Annual Total Game Package

Children (Ages 8 – 17) Lesson Programs

• • • $35 – 45 Minute Lesson
    • $50 – Fitting Driver, Irons, and Wedges
    • $100 – Fitting Full Bag *Fitting fee waved if merchandise is purchased from the Pro Shop*
    • $15 – Per Person Group Lessons
    • $60 – Playing Lesson 9 Holes *green fees & cart fees additional*
    • $175 – Six Lesson Package
    • $275 – Ten Lesson Package
    • $700 – Annual Total Game Package

 

Contact Todd at:  (815) 342-4717 or Email: nedgolf18@gmail.com

Junior Golf Clinic

Give your kids the chance to learn the basics of golf in a fun environment that emphasizes both athletic development and enjoyment of the game! These classes will be instructed by the division 1 golfers and former IHSA State Champions, Ali and Dani Grace Schrock.

• • • Cost $40.00 per child
    • Program runs from June 20th – June 23rd
    •  6 – 8 years old classes are from 9 to 9:50 AM
    •  9 – 12 years old classes are from 10 to 10:50 AM

***Unlimited youth golf clubs are available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.

Stop into the pro-shop at 429 Elks Club Road or call 815-842-1249 to register.