Meet The Pros

Brookview's teaching staff is experienced and well-trained. Most importantly, they enjoy giving lessons to players of all skill levels.

To schedule a private lesson, call the Brookview Golf Shop at 763-512-2300. Golf Shop personnel will be happy to help schedule a lesson in advance.

Michael Turnbull, PGA Professional & Coach

Michael Turnbull

Michael Turnbull has been teaching golf since 1977 and this is his sixth year at Brookview. A three-time winner of the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Leader award, he has also served as the PGA Head Professional at Balboa Park GC in San Diego and at Baker National GC in Medina, Minnesota.

During the golf season Michael co-hosts the TeeMaster Golf Show on AM1500 KSTP radio and appears regularly on the most-watched local golf TV show in Minnesota, Golf Bound on KARE11.

Mindful Golf Lessons

Michael emphasizes learning by doing, rather than thinking about doing. You will learn from each and every shot you hit. You won’t have to memorize a series of movements, remember a lot of instructions, or try really hard to do anything right. Students will have many choices about how they want to swing a golf club, instead of trying so hard to swing the “right” way.

Isn’t it time that golf felt natural?

Matt Just, PGA Professional

Matt Just

Matt grew up playing golf at Sundance Golf Club in Maple Grove and is currently Director of Golf for Life Time Fitness. Matt got bit by the golf bug at the age of 22 and decided to move down to Arizona and pursue a career as a PGA Golf Professional. Matt has been teaching for 10 years since and works with beginners, mid-level golfers and low handicap golfers.

Matt is accepting 25 new students for the 2010 season. Matt teaches 12 elite level high school golfers and 4 college golfers among many others.

Matt's ultimate success story from 2009 was from a 52-year-old female golfer that was a 24 handicap and is now an 8 handicap after 1 year of consistent lessons.

Dee Forsberg, PGA Professional

Dee Forsberg

As the recipient of the 2009 Minnesota Section PGA Teacher of the year, Dee is excited to start the 2010 season at Brookview Golf Course in Golden Valley. With 20 years of experience teaching golfers of all abilities she is confident she can help you hit it straighter and farther on the golf course. Find out more about Dee's 2010 lesson schedule.

Her prescriptive advice is never complicated and her lesson notes and practice plans are a wonderful resource to have along when you go to the practice range. Dee uses high speed video in her lessons to both assess your golf swing and provide you with the proper visual images that are necessary for improvement.

In addition to teaching golf, Dee covers the local golf scene, golf travel, and provides tips to help your game in her blog Tee Up!, published weekly for Twin Cities Business Magazine in the Living Well Section.

A former Gopher, Dee played both collegiate and professional golf before joining the PGA of America. Highlights of her competitive days include 2 State Championship titles, 2 collegiate medalist honors, and a professional career that included play on the European Women's Tour.

Kevin Madden, Junior Golf Instructor

Kevin Madden

Kevin Madden is originally from Roseville, Minnesota, where he played hockey, lacrosse and golf in high school. Kevin is currently a supervisor at Life Time Fitness Indoor Golf Club. He is learning under PGA Head Professional Matt Just as he starts down the road to becoming a PGA Professional.

Teaching Philosophy

Kevin's teaching style is basic fundamentals. He emphasizes an athletic set-up position with good posture to improve balance, control, and consistency—resulting in a more efficient move with a square clubface at impact. He specializes in improving short game technique, working with beginners/junior golfers, on-course instruction, and correcting swing flaws.