PGA Instructors
Matthew Reel, PGA - General Manager & Head Golf Professional
- Taylor Made Staff Professional & Certified Fitting Professional
- Titleist Certified Fitting Professional
Full Swing
My teaching philosophy focuses on the simplicity and truths of the golf swing. I believe most golfers, being novice or avid golfers, we all try to over-complicate the game. There are a millions of books, magazines, tv shows, and even movies to aid a determinded golfer to imporving his or her game. The fact of the matter is simple. For ever action there is a re-action. If we can determine which re-action we don't like...we can focus on correcting the action that caused it.
I focus primarily on 2 pre-swing principles (balance & alignment) and 2 in-swing principles (rotation & shaft angle). My goal is not only to teach my students "how to", but to educate them as to "why" things happen using the laws of cause and effect - the "reel" truths of the golf swing!
Short Game
I love teaching short game skills (putting, chipping, pitching) and I strongly believe in "reaction" vs "process". I believe most of us have the ability to make a better golf swing by "reacting" to our visualized "target" using our hand eye coordination versus "processing" the information in front of us to accomplish reach or target. Ultimately, I enjoy watching my students find a new level of personal confidence while learning to play the game at a higher level, whatever that level may be!
Testimonials
"Matt, When I came to you my score was averaging 110 and after your lessons I am now in the mid 90s. I want to thank you for the expert tutelage you gave me. You helped me improve my swing and my putting tremendously. Thanks to you, I am enjoying playing the game of golf again." - Scott
"Dear Matt, Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!!!!!! After my lesson on Monday, which you helped to improve 3 areas of my golf game. I played on Tuesday and took 8 strokes off of my game. It is the best I have played. That hybrid is a wonderful club, but it doesn't replace a professional like you." - Maddy
Matt's Rates
Lesson times vary, but in general run approx. 45 minutes, please allow 1 hour for the first lesson
- One-on-One Individual: $45 Member / $55 Non-member
- One-on-One 5-Pack: $180.00 Member / $220 Non-Member (BEST DEAL!)
- Couples Lesson: $85
- Couples 5-Pack: $340
- Small Group (3 to 4 students): $25 per student (Great for beginners)
- Clinic: $150 (includes 30 minutes, large group hands-on instruction)
- Playing Lesson: $85 (9 hole rate)
- Junior Individual: $20 (max 30 minute session)
Evan Wartgow, Assistant Golf Professional
Evan played collegiate golf at MATC (Madison College) where he graduated with a a degree in Recreation Management. After graduation, he continued exploring his passion for golf and turned professional in 2013. He has worked at KMCC for 16 total years. Evan has worked and followed other teaching professionals for many years and continues to learn more about teaching the game. He has given lessons to golfers of all ages and abilities, and is eager to grow his list of clients. His main goal is to make the game fun and enjoyable for all golfers, and is happy to help with any goals you are trying to achieve in golf. He is currently the lead instructor of our KMCC Little Chiefs golf program and he does a phenomonal job!
- 2011 - NJCAA Division III – National Runner-up
- 2011 - NJCAA All American First Team
- 2011 - NJCAA Region 4 MVP
- 2011 – Madison College Golf Captain & MVP
- 2019 – NJCAA Region 4 Hall of Fame inductee
Professional Accomplishments
- TaylorMade Certified Fitting Professional (can fit for any club preference, however)
- Wisconsin PGA Assistant Match Play Champion - 2013,2020
- Wisconsin PGA Classic – 2014
- PGA Assiatants National Championship Qualifier – 2016
- Wisconsin PGA 4 Ball Match Play Championship – 2017
- Koshkonong Mounds CC - Course Record holder – 62 (-9)
Evan's Rates
Lesson times vary, but in general run approx. 45 minutes; please allow 1 hour for the first lesson
- One-on-One Individual: $25 Member / $35 Non-Member
- One-on-One 5 Pack: $100 Member / $140 Non-Member (BEST DEAL!)
- Small Group (2 to 3 students): $20 per session (Great for beginners)
- Junior Individual: $10 (max 30 minute session)