Michael played competitively at Glenbard North High School, and Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.  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 competitive round for 18 holes is 69, and for 9 holes 32.  He has also competed in the Ashworth Collegiate Tour, the State Farm Collegiate Tour, the IJGA, the IPGA, and the CDGA.

Michael's philosophy is to teach you the game of golf by keeping it simple, and to help you achieve your goals. We must review and learn the important 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 positive learning environment for you. In his opinion the ultimate test of your progress and skills will be on the golf course.

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 has also attended the 2003 Teaching and Coaching Summit at Eagle Ridge. During the winters, Michael traveled south to Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona and Westin Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tampa, Florida to observe top teachers.  He has spent hundreds of hours observing top ranked teachers, and continues to passionately study the game.   Michael's teaching philosophy has been influenced by some of the greatest teachers in the world.

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 highly skilled player.  He has even taught lessons at Kemper Lakes. 

As a member of the Northbrook Golf Academy team Michael has been an instrumental and key leader in helping improve the academy from its Junior Development Series, its new Junior Golf League, the Anetsberger Junior Travel Team, the academy's adult clinics, as well as adult and junior private instruction.  Michael is currently an Assistant Golf Coach for the Glenbrook North High School Boy's Golf Team, the Head Coach for the Anetsberger Junior Travel Team, and runs the Northbrook Golf Academy's Junior Golf League. 

He wants you to achieve 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 at the Buffalo Grove Dome and indoors at Sportsman's. Michael offers Game Improvement 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!

You can visit Michael on the web at http://www.michaelwenzel.com/ . He can also be reached through 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 or through the Anetsberger Golf Shop at (847) 291.2971