Head Golf Professional, Anetsberger Golf Course
Golf Academy Teaching Professional

Prior to becoming the first Head Golf Professional for Anetsberger Golf Course at Techny Prairie Park and Fields, Michael served as the First Assistant Golf Professional at Sportsman's Country Club for the past year. He also worked at Kemper Lakes in Kildeer for two seasons as an Assistant Golf Professional before joining the professional team at Sportsman's.  In 2004 the Northbrook Park District honored Michael with the Customer Service Employee of the month for December.  During the winters, Michael traveled south to Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and Westin Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tampa, Florida.

Michael played golf at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois for three years. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in business with a concentration in marketing. Michael turned professional in 2002 by passing the Players Ability Test conducted by the PGA of America, and taking 1st place. His lowest competive round for 18 holes is 69, and for 9 holes 32.

In an effort to improve himself personally, as a golf instructor, Michael attended the 2004 and 2006 PGA Teaching and Coaching Summits in Florida.  He has also reviewed all the summits from 1988-present. Michael, also attended the 2003 Teaching and Coaching Summit at Eagle Ridge. He has also spent hundreds of hours observing top ranked teachers.

Michael's philosophy is to teach you the game of golf by keeping it simple, and helping you achieve your goals. You must first learn the fundamentals of the game to help you play better golf. From there we will develop your driving and short game skills in order to maximize your true playing potential. 

His approach is to clearly communicate the objectives to you through visual, verbal, and kinesthetic cues. He wants to keep the game simple and fun while creating a postive learnig environment for you. In his opinion the ultimate test of your progress and skills will be on the golf course.

Michael's teaching philosophy has been influenced by John Jacobs, Hank Haney, Jim Hardy, David Leadbetter, and Jim McClean.

Michael is passionate about helping coach people to play better golf. His mission is to teach people to have fun playing the game of golf while increasing their level of enjoyment. He coaches players of all ages and skill levels, from the beginner to the single digit handicaper. Michael is also an Assistant Golf Coach for the Glenbrook North High School Boy's Golf Team.

He wants you to acheive your goals. You will hit the ball straighter and farther while lowering your scores. You will also make more putts. Michael teaches during the winters as well at the Buffalo Grove and Highland Park domes. Michael offers Game Improvemnet Programs, Unlimited Golf Lessons and a Practice Club. He uses video analysis and training aids during his lessons to help communicate his message. Sign up today, and start playing better golf!

Michael can be reached through the Anetsberger Golf Shop at (847) 291-2971, and on his cell at (630) 507-4877 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Students may also schedule lessons with him through the Northbrook Golf Academy at the Sportsman's Practice Facility by calling (847) 291-2351 and selecting option 2.