Learning Center
Ray Kralis
Ray Kralis is a PGA Teaching & Coaching Professional who has been named Central Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year three times. Kralis was the Central Illinois Professional Golfers Association Teacher of the Year in 1994, 1997 and 1998.
Since 1993, Kralis has been a Class A member of the Professional Golf Association. He continues to play in professional events, and has six victories. He also holds the course record at Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington with a seven-under-par score of 65.
In 2000, Kralis took over the Illinois State University women's golf program and has since won the Valley Coach of the Year award in 2003 and 2005. The team won the Missouri Valley Conference Championship in 2004 and 2005. Kralis took over the men's golf program in 2005. The men's team continued its winning tradition, capturing the 2005 Missouri Valley Conference Championship.
Jeff Roche
Jeff Roche is a PGA Teaching Professional at WeaverRidge Golf Club and the Head Men's Golf Coach at Bradley University. Roche is in his seventh year with WeaverRidge. From 1997 to 1998, Roche was the head golf professional at WeaverRidge Golf Club, where he created and directed golf instruction programs for individuals and groups. Since his return in 2005, his main focus has been on the development of the WeaverRidge Golf Instruction Programs.
Roche became the Bradley Men's Golf Coach in 2005. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach for the women's golf program. During that time, the Bradley women won the Missouri Valley Conference team championship in 1999, 2002 and 2003 and advanced to NCAA regional play in 2002 and 2003. The Bradley women also have produced three MVC Championship medalists since 1999, while also claiming 14 all-conference awards in the past seven seasons.
Our Philosophy
Using a "see and feel" approach with video and training aids, we'll give you a clear picture and a physical sensation of the swing's fundamental motions.
Game Improvement Programs
Single and Multiple-Lesson packages
Group lessons
Corporate lesson packages
Short Game Clinics
Playing Lessons are now available
Programs to accommodate adults, juniors, and pre-teens are available.
The Lesson Tee is open for 2009. Jeff and Ray are now scheduling appointments via e-mail and the phone. All appointments are booked directly through them.