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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 Player Development Professional 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 currently sits on the Michigan PGA Section Growth of the Game Committee, 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.

After recent growth and success, Andre was able to expand the company. 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!

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Andre in Action

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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

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Senior

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Playing with disabilities

Female

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Andre's Facilities

Blythefield Country Club

Belmont MI

Facility

(Private Club, public welcome for scheduled golf instruction!) Book your next in-person lesson online at dnagolfinstruction.com! Blythefield Country Club provides its members with a complete experience for the entire family, offering a championship golf course, which is the home of the LPGA Meijer Classic for Simply Give. Dress Code: Proper attire on our golf course, practice range and putting green is expected. Proper attire includes collared golf shirts (tucked in), turtleneck shirts, mock turtleneck shirts for males (for ladies, shirts without collars are permissible but must have sleeves), sweaters, jackets, slacks, golf skirts, golf shorts which are similar in style to walking or Bermuda shorts of an appropriate and tasteful length (shorts and skirts shall be no shorter than to the tips of your fingertips as they hang by your sides), and suitable golf footwear.

*Coaching available to public

5801 Northland Dr NE, Belmont, MI 49306-9054

Facility Offerings
Blythefield Country Club - Rates & Offerings

$65-ONLINE LESSON $85-PER $250-3 PACK $400-5 PACK $600-8 PACK GROUP RATE: $50 PER-2 TO 3 $45 PER-4 TO 9 $40 PER-10 JR RATE: $45 PER $130-3 PACK $200-5 PACK GROUP JR: $40 PER-2 OR 3 $35 PER-4 TO 6

Grand Rapids MI

Facility

Grand Rapids, MI (Public Golf Course) Book your next in-person lesson online at dnagolfinstruction.com! Indian Trails Golf Course is a city operated golf course with driving range, and practice facility located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2017 renovations brought a redesigned course and new short range game area, practice facility, and driving range. Dress Code: There's no dress code at Indian Trails. However, it’s suggested that you dress in comfortable, breathable clothes. The ideal outfit is non-denim shorts or pants and a collared shirt. Jeans and Tee shirts are acceptable. Utilize the newly constructed practice area and driving range, and improve your game today! Learn DNA Golf philosophy along with video analysis of your golf swing. Typical lesson length is 30 minutes.

*Coaching available to public

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

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