Whether it's in regards to age or the unpredictable Wisconsin weather, it's never too late to learn the game of golf. While all lessons at any course are tailored around the individual, Milwaukee County Parks Golf Services Manager Chet Hendrickson notes perhaps the best way for adult to young adult beginners to learn is in a group setting. 

"In the fall and spring, we offer the Get Golf Ready series where we work with a group of people who have limited golf experience," he said. "In the five lesson series, we go through everything from holding the club to hitting drivers. The main goal is to get people ready to go out on a course on their own."

The fall edition of Get Golf Ready will be held at Whitnall Park Golf Course and runs from Sept. 4 through Oct. 2.

Lessons are available at all courses for all ages as late into the season as possible, so long as the weather allows. For more information about golfing in Wisconsin, be sure to check out OnMilwaukee’s Milwaukee Golf Guide.

Brown Deer Park Golf Course
(414) 352-3353

PGA Professional: Andy Barrett

Adult Private Lessons: $50 per 40-minute lesson, $200 for five lessons

Junior Private Lessons: $30 per 30-minute lesson, $120 per junior lesson series (five lessons)

Dretzka Park Golf Course                                                               
(414) 354-7300

PGA Professional: Scott Walecki

Adult Private Lessons: $40 per 30-minute lesson, $175 for five lessons

Junior Private Lessons: $100 per junior lesson series (four lessons)

Oakwood Park Golf Course                                                             
(414) 281-6700

PGA Professional: Andrew Gieryn

Adult Private Lessons: $45 per 30-minute lesson, $225 for six half-hour lessons

Whitnall Park Golf Course                                                              
(414) 425-7931

PGA Professional: James Grogan

Adult Private Lessons: $45 per 30-minute lesson, $200 for five lessons

Junior Private Lessons: $30 per 30-minute lesson, $125 per junior lesson series (five lessons)

Get Golf Ready: Fall Edition- All classes 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 4 – Putting

Tuesday, Sept. 11 – Chipping and pitching

Tuesday, Sept. 18 – Irons and full swing

Tuesday, Sept. 25th – Drivers and full swing

Tuesday, Oct. 2 – Golf course

Get Golf Ready: $115

To sign up, contact James at (414) 425-7931 or james.grogan@milwaukeecountywi.gov

Currie Park Golf Course                                                                  
(414) 453-7030

PGA Associate: David Labinski

Adult Private Lessons: $40 per 30-minute lesson, $175 for five lessons

Grant Park Golf Course                                                                   
(414) 762-4646

PGA Professional: Rob Van Duyse

Adult Private Lessons: $45 per 30-minute lesson, $160 for three lessons

Junior & Senior Private Lessons: $35 per 30-minute lesson, $120 for three lessons

Multi-Park                                                                                         
(414) 257-8024

Golf Professional: Josh Zuba

Adult Private Lessons: 30-minute lesson: $35, five 30-minute sessions: $150

Junior Private Lessons: 30-minute lesson: $30, five 30-minute sessions: $125

Driving Ranges

These facilities require the purchase of a bucket of balls to practice

Brown Deer Park Golf Course

7625 N. Range Line Rd.
Open daily, hours vary
(414) 352-8080

Dretzka Park Golf Course

12020 W. Bradley Rd.
Open daily, hours vary
(414) 354-7300

Oakwood Park Golf Course

3600 W. Oakwood Rd.
Open daily, hours vary
(414) 281-6700

Practice areas

These practice areas are free to use. All that is required is your own clubs and golf balls.

Grant Park Golf Course

100 Hawthorne Ave, South Milwaukee
Open daily, hours vary
(414) 762-4646     

Greenfield Park Golf Course

12035 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis
Open daily, hours vary

Hansen Park Golf Course

9800 W. Underwood Creek Pkwy., Wauwatosa
Open Daily, hours Vary

Lincoln Park Golf Course

1000 W Hampton Ave, Glendale
Open daily, hours vary