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Andre R. Pillow, PGA

Director of Instruction
PGA Crest

Grand Rapids, MI
Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, MI

About Andre

Andre R. Pillow is the founder of DNA Golf Instruction, and the Director of Instruction at Blythefield Country Club. He’s been a Class A PGA Professional since 2014, and has over 20 years for experience in the golf industry. His philosophy is shaped around the basic idea that golf is a sport, which is the basis for the company’s coaching model.

DNA Golf Instruction Mission: Our mission is to help every client reach their individual potential in relation to the game of golf. No matter the age, gender, background or income level, we want our customers to “Discover Natural Ability”, and enjoy the game in a manner that is desired by them.

Andre played college golf at Tennessee State University, before transferring and graduating from Grand Valley State University with a Degree in Business Management. He spent the the last four years working for a nonprofit, teaching golf and life skills to students ages 7-17.

He was a member of the Michigan Section Board of Directors from 2020 to 2022, worked on the Michigan PGA Section Growth of the Game Committee from 2016 to 2022, and was selected to the PGA Lead - Cohort III Class from 2017-2019. (This national program is designed to create diversity and inclusion amongst PGA of America leadership on boards and committees at the Chapter, State and National Levels.) He was a Michigan Section Youth Player Development Finalists in 2019 and 2020, as well as the Section Finalist for the 2020 Player Development Award. He also won the ELO Network Rising Star Award in 2018, for work with community school students within the city of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pillow became TPI - Level 1 Certified in 2024, and recently finished PGA Hope Training which teaches golf to our returning service men and women.

Social media interest is also growing, with golf instruction videos gaining attention on Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok and Instagram! He is determined to change the landscape of golf, introducing and teaching the game to everyone that wants to learn! FIND YOUR DNA TODAY!

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Andre's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee

Get comfortable for business golf


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Connect with golfers of similar skill

Have more fun on the course


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 90

Break 80

Improve your Short Game

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Teen

Adult

Senior

Male

Playing with disabilities

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Andre's Facilities

Blythefield Country Club

Belmont MI

*Coaching available to public

5801 Northland Dr NE, Belmont, MI 49306-9054

Grand Rapids MI

*Coaching available to public

2776 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-3940

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