Bowes Creek Golf Academy
Bowes Creek Golf Academy – BCGA offers Individualized Instruction by PGA Trained Professionals for players at every level. Staff is meticulous about addressing all aspects of your game: full swing dynamics, short game, putting, course management, and the mental game. Our programs are designed for individuals, junior golfers, couples and small groups who desire to become better players and golf’s players of the future. You will receive a complete analysis of your game and a straightforward plan tailored to achieve your personal goals. We utilize a professional, but relaxed teaching approach with the latest technology to ensure your success on and off the lesson tee.
2024 Programs
Custom Individual Instruction – $55+ / ½ hour (or) $100+ / hour depending on instructor
Let us know what you want to focus on and we will concentrate on improving that aspect of your game. Computer swing analysis is used at no charge to further enhance your learning. Please call (847) 214-5880 for availability
Discounts apply for Junior Students, please call the pro shop for pricing and availability.
2025 Swing Coach by Lehman - SPOTS NOW OPEN!
Purchase your swing coach for the 2025 season for an all inclusive price of $1295. Secure your spot with a down payment of $500 immediately as space is very limited. Coach Mike Lehman’s swing coach program has been very successful and allows the student access to his/her coach as needed. Mike has been the lead junior golf instructor at Bowes Creek since it’s opening in 2009. As the Director of Golf, his experience of making the game fun drives his teaching fundamentals. Included in this program is a range pass with unlimited range balls at the Bowes Creek practice facility. Prior to beginning; an interview is required for goal setting and then its just achieving those goals and making good changes to your golf game! Please call (847)214-5880 for availability.
All Students – $1,295 per season
Short Game Clinics – $90 - AP-250
With 65% of your score coming from 120 yards and in, this course is geared towards lowering your scores through a proficient short game. You’ll come away from this class with a tremendous improvement of the shots that matter most for your score! Pitching (30-90 yards) and chipping will be the focus. This class is 2 hours in length. Please choose a date that best suits your schedule. Please call John Esposito at 708-404-4318 to sign up for your 2 clinic dates.
NOTE: This clinic is NOT for beginning golfer’s.
Clinic dates: TBD
The cost for the 2 hour clinic is $90 per player, 18 and older.
Just Learning Series – $90
Session Dates: TBD
The cost for the session is $90 per player, 18 and older.
On Course Playing Lesson – $150 - OC-100
Bowes Creek Tiny Tots Golf – $75 -JG-100
A 50 minute long program that combines balance drills, fitness, throwing skills and golf games. Each class will have exercise programs for the first 25 minutes, then a small healthy snack time and then 25 minutes of golf play time. Special training equipment called SNAG is used in the class and is provided. No regular golf clubs or balls are used in this class. An adult must accompany each tot. All sessions will be held on Wednesdays or Thursdays. All attempts will be made to reschedule rain dates, if needed.
Min/Max: 3/6 children Age: 4 – 6 yrs
Cost: $75 per child
Session 1 (Wed) 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 29, June 5, 12 & 19 Register Online
Session 2 (Thurs) 10:00 am – 11:00 am May 30, June 6, 13, & 20 Register Online
Session 3 (Wed) 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 10, 17, 24 & 31 Register Online
Session 4 (Thurs) 10:30 am – 11:30 am July 11, 18, 25 & Aug Register Online
US Kids Development Program – $165 - JG-200
Max: 12 players/session Age: 6 – 12 yrs.
Session 1 (Wed) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Level 1/2 May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 Register Online
Session 2 (Wed) 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Level 2/3 May 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19 Register Online
Session 3 (Thurs) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Level 1/2/3/4 May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 Register Online
Session 4 (Thurs) 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Level 3/4/5 May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20 Register Online
Session 5 (Wed) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Level 1/2 July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Register Online
Session 6 (Wed) 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Level 2/3 July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Register Online
Session 7 (Wed) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4/5 July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 Register Online
Session 8 (Thurs) 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Level 1/2 July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 Register Online
Session 9 (Thurs) 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Level 3/4 July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 Register Online
Session 10 (Thurs) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Level 4/5 July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8 Register Online
Session 11 (Wed) 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Level 2/3 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2 Register Online
Session 12 (Wed) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 4/5 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2 Register Online
Session 13 (Thurs) 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Level 2/3 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3 Register Online
Session 14 (Thurs) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Level 4/5 Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3 Register Online
2024 PGA Junior Fall League – $300
The 2024 PGA Junior Fall League will begin on Tuesday September 3, 2024 through Saturday October 5, 2024. Practices are on Tuesdays at (Bowes Creek), Wednesdays at (The Highlands) from 5PM – 6PM and Thursday at (The Highlands) from 5PM – 6PM. All Matches will be scheduled on Saturdays at the following locations:
ELITE Junior Swing/Playing – $295 - NEW IN 2024!
This is not designed for beginners. The student should be able to play 9 holes by themselves or have participated in PGA junior league. They need to be able to demonstrate the basics of golf reasonably well. The class is 1 1/2 hours beginning at 5:30pm through 7:00pm. It begins May 7th and meets for four consecutive weeks. The fee is $295 per session. A limited number of participants are available. The players will play in threesomes on course, walk/carry their bag and Coach Mike will drop in between the groups as they play to manage/discuss course management. The students can elect to complete the 9 holes if approved by the parent- no additional fee.
Max: 6 players/session
Cost: $295 per student
Session 1 Tuesdays May 7, 14, 21 & 28 Register Online
Session 2 Tuesdays June 18, 25, July 2 & 9 Register Online
Session 3 Mondays June 17, 24, July 1 & 8 Register Online
Session 4 Mondays July 22, 29, August 5 & 12 Register Online
Session 5 Tuesdays August 6, 13, 20 & 27 Register Online
Meet the Instructors
John Esposito
PGA Professional
John Esposito is our Lead Instructor at Bowes Creek Golf Academy and a Class A PGA Professional. He comes to Bowes Creek with over 30+ years of teaching experience. In the last 5 years he’s had 24 of his students win their club championships! He’s also been nominated for Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year thirteen times, most recently in 2022. Additionally, his skill as an accomplished player win help all levels of students understand the process of improvement.
John uses the latest in video technology and an assortment of teaching aids that allow the student to better understand, as well as feel the correct movements needed. You’ll also be taught one of golf’s most important lessons… how to properly practice.
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION RATES:
$125/hr
$65/ half hour
$700/ 6 hours of instruction (save $50)
$1,150/10 hours of instruction (save $100)
Juniors under 18- Please Contact John for Junior Pricing
CONTACT JOHN:
jespopga@hotmail.com or call 708-404-4318
Mike Lehman
PGA Professional
Mike Lehman is the Director of Golf at Bowes Creek Country Club. He participated in the Bowes Creek Country Club Development as an owners’ representative for the City of Elgin and is responsible for all elements of its business success. He has been the Director of Golf Operations at the City of Elgin for the past 19 years and he oversees The Highlands and Wing Park golf courses.
Mike is an accomplished player and PGA professional. He was a member of the University of Illinois golf team as well as two State Champion runner-up teams with St Edward High School in Elgin. He has been instructing Collegiate and High School players since the mid 1980’s. Mike’s personal philosophy is to have fun with his students but, requires commitment and attention to detail to create a technically sound golf game!
INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION RATES:
$100/hr
$55/ half hour
$300- Free 1/2 hour with purchase of 3 hours of instruction.
Juniors under 18- $40/ half hour
CONTACT MIKE:
mike.lehman@elginil.gov or call 847-214-5880
1250 Bowes Creek Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60124 | 847-214-5880