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John Means Golf

Adult Golf Schools

  • Focuses on mechanics and mental approach.
  • Tailored coaching for each individual golfer.
  • Covers all aspects of your game.

Junior Camps

  • Ranked #1 in the Midwest for 10 years.
  • Personalized instruction for all skill levels.
  • Camps located at White Eagle and Heritage Links.

Academy of Champions

  • 100% college placement rate for students.
  • Limited to 8 players for personal attention.
  • Coach Means develops tailored competitive plans.

Golf Lessons

  • Elite coaching with a proven success rate.
  • Personalized instruction tailored to your goals.
  • Access to college connections and opportunities.

John Means

“Guiding Golfers to Collegiate Success, One Swing at a Time.”

John’s coaching career is defined by excellence, having earned two of collegiate golf’s most prestigious honors. He was named Coach of the Century by the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and in 2013, he was inducted into the Golf Coaches Association of America Hall of Fame—an achievement reserved for the sport’s most accomplished leaders.

Since beginning his coaching journey in 1978, John has built and led successful programs at several institutions, including Colorado State, the United States Military Academy, and the University of Minnesota. His teams have consistently excelled, participating in 24 NCAA championships, with top finishes at 1st, 2nd, and 4th place. At the University of Idaho, his leadership propelled the men’s team to more tournament titles in two years than in the entire history of the program.

John’s impact on the game extends beyond his teams. He has recruited and coached two individual NCAA champions and served as President of the Golf Coaches Association of America, where he spent a decade on the Board of Directors. His deep connections with college golf coaches and in-depth knowledge of NCAA and NAIA rules have led over 100 of his students to collegiate golf careers.

 

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Coach Means prepared me mentally and physically to be successful and now I am playing with the world's best because of him..

Aaron BarberPGA Tour Golf Professional
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I am so pumped! You really got the light to turn on. My swing is working much better and I am understanding things so much better. I played yesterday, hit 70% of the fairways and my ball striking was awesome. You are a God, I think someone said that about Eric Clapton once, but they didn't play golf! Thanks a ton!

Lauren HuhnerkochState High School Golf Champion
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I just wanted to send a little follow up since having the lesson with John Means at Totally Driven this past weekend...I have not had someone explain the swing movement with the clarity John gave me during my lesson...If this lesson won't make me a better golfer, I don't know what will!

Dave OsterAdult Golf School Participant
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Six weeks after your class you can't believe how much fun and excitement I had playing golf for the remainder of the fall. I went back to the courses that I had played prior to your school and played them again and averaged 15 strokes better PER round for the six rounds that I played. I am committed to improving my game some more and look forward to your school again

Ken SchweigerState Ranked Senior Player

Contact John Means to Elevate Your Game

Ready to take your collegiate golf career to the next level? Contact John Means at 612-382-7820 or visit our registration page.  to sign up. With his unmatched experience in guiding NCAA champions and deep understanding of what it takes to excel in college golf, John offers elite-level coaching to help you fine-tune your game and stand out in competition. Reach out now to get personalized guidance from one of the top names in collegiate golf coaching.

612.382.7820