Willard Ellender
Junior Golf Lessons in Plymouth, MI
Willard Ellender gives junior golf lessons in Plymouth, MI at Fox Hills Learning Center.
Fox Hills Learning Center
Plymouth, MI
About
Meet Willard Ellender, Junior Golf Coach in Plymouth, MI
Willard Ellender coached Pat Perez, NCAA Champion Todd Demsey and future All-Americans. He traveled with students to coach at U.S. Opens and at PGA Tour and Champions Tour events. In 1995 he was nominated to Golf Magazine's Top 100 instructors. He was Director of Instruction at Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley, NY.
Willard became a PGA Class A member in 1994 and holds a movement specialist certification. He builds lessons so that awareness drives improvement and a student can coach themselves by the end of a lesson. He believes golfers are far more capable than they imagine. He uses FlightScope, K-Vest and V1 video.
Willard teaches at Fox Hills Learning Center in Plymouth, MI.
Inside a lesson
Inside a lesson with Willard
Who lessons suit, what they work on and the technology in use, from the coach's own listing.
Focus areas
- Full SwingGrip, setup and a repeatable motion with every club.
- Short GameChips and pitches that turn near misses into pars.
- PuttingReading greens, controlling pace and starting the ball on line.
- Bunker PlayGetting out of greenside sand with confidence.
- FundamentalsGrip, stance and alignment: the base of every swing.
- Mental GameRoutines and focus that hold up in a tournament round.
Technology
- Ball flightLaunch, spin and carry, measured shot by shot.FlightScope
- Putting and green readingStroke, face angle, roll and the slope of the green.SAM PuttLab
- Body and motionHow the body moves and balances through the swing.BodiTrak force platesK-Vest3D analysis
- VideoSwings on screen, frame by frame, side by side.THINQ GolfV1 video
Where to train
Where Willard Teaches Junior Golf Lessons in Plymouth, MI
Fox Hills Learning Center
Plymouth, MI
FAQ
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How much are lessons with Willard Ellender?
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Where does Willard teach?
Willard Ellender teaches at Fox Hills Learning Center in Plymouth, MI.
What do lessons with Willard cover?
Willard lists these areas of expertise: putting, short game, full swing, bunker play and fundamentals. Willard uses BodiTrak force plates, FlightScope, K-Vest, SAM PuttLab, THINQ Golf, 3D analysis and V1 video.
Does Willard help players prepare for college golf?
Willard lists college preparation as a coaching focus.
How do lessons prepare a player for tournaments?
Good preparation goes well beyond the swing. Lessons can cover course management, a steady pre-shot routine and how to recover after a bad hole. Coaches often design practice that adds a little pressure, such as scoring games around the green. Learning the rules and etiquette ahead of time also helps a young player feel calm when it counts.
How do private sessions differ from an academy?
Private lessons are built around an individual player's swing, goals and pace. An academy is usually a group setting that meets regularly, with structured drills, games and on-course play. The social side keeps many kids engaged, while individual lessons make it easier to work on detailed technical changes.
How do I contact Willard?
Send your details with the contact form on this page to ask about junior golf lessons in Plymouth, MI. Willard Ellender receives them by email.
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