

Minnesota golf is played from the months of April to October, with the peak conditions being from June to August due to the warm weather and long days. Recognized among the best golf schools in Minnesota, VIP Golf Academy’s Minnesota golf schools feature championship courses with outstanding conditions and opportunities for the novice golfer but a challenge for the experienced player as well. Our PGA Teaching Professional in Minnesota is a Lifetime member of the PGA, with over 30 years of experience as a Class A professional. He has taught over 25,000 lessons and over 2,000 full-day golf schools.
For over 30 years, VIP Golf Academy has been in the golf industry, experiencing the ebb and flow and learning from the changes in the industry. The COVID-19 era brought one of the most drastic changes to the industry in decades, with Minnesota golf schools popping up all over the state to capitalize on the growth in the summer golf season. Most of these schools are what we call “brokers”, or middlemen between clients and whatever Minnesota golf schools are available, with no real relationship with any Minnesota PGA Professionals or facilities. All of VIP Golf Academy’s Minnesota professionals work directly for the company and are all vetted to ensure their teaching standards align with our mission of providing the best personalized instruction possible every time.
Having a firm understanding that every client will come to our Minnesota golf schools with a unique combination of skill level, physical ability, and confidence is where effective teaching begins. This is why we only work with the TOP PGA and LPGA Professionals in Minnesota, with an average of over 20 years of teaching. Unless you come to us as a completely new golfer, we work with what you already have. No matter the handicap, we make edits to your current swing; we do not attempt to recreate it. Clinic-style Minnesota golf schools apply the same teaching methods to groups of students who all have different needs, completely negating the golfer’s existing skill level.
Emphasis on on-course play boasted by our competitors could seem like a benefit. However, two hours of instruction in the morning, then hopping on the course after lunch, runs the risk of the golfer falling right back into old habits. Oftentimes, the “broker” companies and clinic-style Minnesota golf schools fall back on this as a perk because they do not vet their golf professionals and cannot guarantee what kind of service their client will receive.
At our Minnesota golf schools, we encourage you to trust and rely on your Teaching Professional to do what they get paid to do: teach you! If this means you need to drill on the range for a while, it is encouraged that you trust this is what is necessary to improve your game. You’re paying for individualized instruction with a TOP PGA or LPGA Professional. Utilize that valuable time getting the necessary information and doing the work they recommend! They will know when you are ready to take it to the course.
Applying the knowledge and experience in the industry to our program is what gives us the confidence to encourage every student to write Google Reviews. Google Reviews cannot be manipulated, deleted, or otherwise tampered with by the business owner. With 30 years of experience, over 360 reviews, and a 4.9-star rating, we challenge you to find competing Minnesota golf schools that can say the same. (You can’t!)

Somerby is one of the top-rated golf courses in the state of Minnesota with outstanding playing conditions that provide an exceptional golf experience unparalleled in the region. Constructed in 2004 by renowned golf course architects John Fought and Tom Lehman, our 18-hole Championship golf course has quickly gained respect from players of all skill levels. Offering a variety of shot options, our course provides opportunity for a novice player, while challenging even the most accomplished golfer. Somerby is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary incorporating natural elements throughout the course. Playing at Somerby will be an unforgettable experience every time you hit the course.
All of VIP Golf Academy’s PGA and LPGA Golf Professionals are vetted for quality and experience, ensuring their teaching style aligns with VIP’s mission to provide elite PGA golf instruction Minnesota golfers can trust. In Minnesota, VIP’s pro boasts the following:
Visit the “OUR PROS” page of our website to learn more about VIP Golf Academy’s instructors and their achievements and qualifications.
Minnesota’s golf season is typically from April to October, with peak season being in the summer months due to the warm weather, long daylight hours, and peak course conditions.
VIP Golf Academy’s Minnesota golf school location contains rolling hills and water hazards to provide opportunities for the novice golfer, yet provide a challenge for the experienced player.
Booking with VIP Golf Academy does not include lodging accommodations; however, we are happy to provide you with a list of hotels in the area that provide our clients with a discount.
Our Minnesota golf schools are located at Somerby Golf Club in Byron, Minnesota, just outside Rochester. The setting offers a beautiful, peaceful environment for focused golf instruction.
Minnesota provides an exceptional combination of quality golf, scenic surroundings, and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s an ideal setting to step away from distractions and focus on improving your game.
Yes! Rochester is just a short distance away, making it easy to combine your golf school with dining, shopping, entertainment, and other activities in the area.
Absolutely. Our 1:1 through 4:1 instruction allows you to create a private golf school experience with the people you choose. Guests who aren’t participating in instruction can enjoy Rochester and the surrounding area.

At VIP we provide a customized experience where our PGA Coach will develop a program suited directly to your game. We don’t believe in a one idea fits all approach.

We pride ourselves in developing lasting golf relationships with our friends and clients. So much so that many of our clients return each season!

For the last 22 years we have perfected the golf school experience. Our reviews and 100% satisfaction rate speaks for themselves. Cant wait to see you again or to welcome new golfers to the family!