GOLF ACADEMY
Lessons At Brookview
If you want to learn to play golf or improve your game, Brookview has a great variety of options for you. Brookview’s teaching staff is experienced and well-trained.
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​GROUP INSTRUCTION
PGA Golf Professional Katie Bakken leads the adult group instruction programs:
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Get Golf Ready (link)
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LPGA Golf 101 (link)
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Short Game Boot Camp (link)
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Ladies Happy Hour
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Wine & Wedges
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Precise Putting Clinics (link)
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Mental Game Clinics (link)
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Long Game Clinics (link)
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Monday Lesson League
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Ladies Lesson League
GOLF SCHOOLS
Brookview offers 1-Day Golf Schools: Intro to golf for those new to the sport and Next Level Short Game for those looking to take their game to the next level.​​
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CORPORATE CLINICS
Create a unique golf experience tailored to your goals and objectives, whether to entertain, reward, motivate, team build or say thank you.
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JUNIOR CAMPS & LEAGUES
Lead by TGA a provider of introductory and recreational youth golf programming for junior golfers ages 3–17.
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GIRLS GOLF CLINICS LPGA-USGA
Girls Golf, ages 6–17, provides a girl-friendly environment to learn the game of golf.
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DIRECTIONS TO LESSON TEE
601 General Mills Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55426
PRIVATE LESSONS
​​​​Golf Instructor - Katie Bakken
Katie Bakken is a PGA & LPGA teaching professional, who brings over two decades of elite golf experience to Brookview Golf Academy, blending a standout competitive career with a deep passion for instruction.
A former touring professional, Katie competed in multiple LPGA events, including the U.S. Women’s Open and Women’s British Open, and spent years playing on the Ladies European Tour. A former Golden Gopher Golf Captain and two-time Minnesota Women’s Open Champion, Katie now focuses on helping golfers of all levels improve their game. With 15+ years of experience as a Teaching Pro, she is a certified PGA & LPGA Class A Golf Instructor. Katie has taught thousands of junior golfers, beginners, and competitive players, delivering expert instruction in full swing, short game, putting, and on-course strategy.
Katie’s coaching style is patient, encouraging, and rooted in the fundamentals of solid technique and game awareness. Whether you're a new golfer or looking to elevate your skills, Katie is passionate about helping you build confidence and reach your goals on the course.
For more on Katie, visit KatieBakken.com (link).​
PRIVATE LESSONS
​​​​Golf Instructor - Mike Seiffert
Mike Seiffert has earned the prestigious certification of PGA of America Master Professional. He has over 25 years of teaching & coaching experience and has helped thousands of golfers of all ages and abilities improve their technical skills while also making the learning process fun. Mike has a wealth of knowledge in the game of golf and is passionate about helping his students improve their skills and lower their scores.
His Golf Accolades include:
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Played in same group as Tiger Woods at U.S. Jr Amatuer Championship
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Earned All-Conference honors while playing collegiately at SCSU
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Won a MN PGA Section event as a pro – shooting a career low round of 65
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Coached a player to win 2 consecutive MN High School State Championships
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Coached a team to win the MN High School State Championship
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Coached numerous players who have gone on to play collegiate golf
