Talk
We begin with your goals, playing history, frustrations, on-course tendencies, and the situations where your game and mindset feel most and least dependable.
Discipline creates freedom.
Better golf. A brighter you.
Private golf lessons in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Barrett Kelpin.
Individual coaching for adults, juniors, and competitive players. Build a more dependable game with a plan shaped around you.
In-person & online coaching · Ask about availability
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“I began learning golf for the first time at age 35 so I could enjoy playing with my husband. Barrett transformed my game to the point that I now feel comfortable and confident playing at our country club.”
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Meet your coach
Barrett Kelpin
Former touring professional. Individual coaching shaped by competitive experience, how you move, and what you want from your game.
Explore the coaching
Coaching built
around your game.
In Barrett's words
Your best swing should still feel like yours.
- A swing that fits you.Build on how your body moves and what you already do well.
- A clear next step.Focus on the change that matters most, with a practical plan for practice.
- Confidence on the course.Develop the skills, decisions, and mental habits to trust your game.
My coaching combines my own playing experiences with an instructional foundation centered on biomechanics and finding the right pattern for each student based on their physiological makeup and goals.
The best coaching embraces the things a player naturally does well, understands how their body moves, and tailors a pattern to those characteristics. In other cases, a player may have struggled with the same issues for years. A different road or pattern can create a new trajectory, unlocking confidence and direction in their game.
My experiences and knowledge have given me different perspectives to draw from when deciding how to get the most improvement from each player. That work goes beyond swing mechanics. My goal is to help players build confidence and control, sharpen the mental and strategic side of the game, and understand what makes them successful when they are playing well and what to return to when they face setbacks on the course.
I believe that is the formula for lasting improvement. It is when a player truly begins to own their golf swing.
BiomechanicsIndividual patternsMental approachOn-course performance
Inside a lesson
See the game. Build the plan. Own the change.
Every lesson adapts to the player. We may work on movement, ball flight, short game, putting, practice habits, decision-making, or the mental side of competition. The purpose stays consistent: understand what is happening, choose the highest-value priority, create a useful change, and leave with a plan.
Online coaching brings the same player-first approach to a remote lesson. Contact Barrett to discuss the format and what to prepare before getting started.
Assess
I watch how you move and how the club, ball, and ground respond. For in-person sessions, Trackman data supports the lesson when it answers a useful question.
Choose
We identify the priority with the greatest potential impact, whether it involves technique, skill, strategy, preparation, or confidence.
Train
Guided repetitions and clear feedback turn the idea into a movement you can recognize and reproduce.
Leave with a plan
You finish with focused priorities, a practice structure, and an on-course plan for responding when your swing, decisions, or confidence begin to drift.
The academy · In development
A place to belong. A pathway to better.
The planned academy is designed for golfers who care about improving, from juniors building a strong foundation to adults pursuing new goals and competitive players preparing to perform. Junior golfers will have a dedicated development pathway, while every player can rely on me as a resource for their swing, mental approach, short game, putting, practice habits, and the demands of competitive golf.
Individual coaching built around each playerSupervised junior practice and competitive gamesMental game enhancementInstruction from tee to greenDynamic warm-ups and functional movement
Facility location, features, hours, and opening details will be added once confirmed.
Junior golfers
Foundation, confidence, competition, and a healthy relationship with improvement.
Adult players
Clear instruction for golfers who want to understand and improve their own games.
Competitive players
Detailed partnership around mechanics, preparation, strategy, and trust under pressure.
A little about me
Barrett Kelpin.
Competition shaped how I see the game. Great coaches shaped how I teach it.
I grew up in Kalamazoo, earned two All-State Super Team selections, and received a scholarship to play at the University of Iowa. I made three NCAA Championship appearances, earned First Team All-Big Ten honors, and finished runner-up for Big Ten Player of the Year as a senior.
After college, I played professionally for 11 years, earned eight professional wins, and competed for five seasons on PGA Latinoamérica. Working with talented coaches throughout that career fueled my fascination with different teaching philosophies and made coaching a natural next chapter.
Coaching foundation and continued learning
Proficient in Trackman instructionCollaboration through Scott Cowx's Insider CircleBiomechanics-centered coaching
Ways to train with me
A simple path in.
Room to keep growing.
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Adult Individual Lesson
Focused one-on-one coaching built around your movement, goals, and the next step that matters most.
Junior Individual Lesson
An individualized session that builds skill, understanding, confidence, and a clear path forward.
Junior Group Practice
Details coming soon
Online Lesson
Personalized golf coaching with Barrett, delivered remotely. Get in touch to discuss your goals and the online lesson format.
Adult and junior individual lessons: 60 minutes at Valor Strength & Performance, 573 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
Why I coach
Understand your swing.
Trust your game.
Golfers deserve more than a better swing. Every player should understand what makes them successful, trust it when the pressure rises, and know how to respond when the course tests them. That is how improvement lasts. That is how a player begins to own their game.
Barrett KelpinCoach · Former touring professional
Questions are welcome
Come as you are.
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of lesson you need. Tell me what’s on your mind, and I’ll help you find the right starting point.
Do you offer online coaching?+
Yes. Online lessons with Barrett are $120per lesson. Get in touch to discuss your goals, the lesson format, and what to prepare. You do not need to attend the in-person facility.
Who do you coach?+
I work with golfers of all ages and skill levels, from beginners and juniors to competitive amateurs and professionals. I tailor every plan to the individual and can help with the swing, short game, putting, practice, mental approach, and on-course performance.
Where will we work together?+
Adult and junior individual lessons are 60 minutes at Valor Strength & Performance, 573 State Circle, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
Is the academy only for juniors?+
No. The academy welcomes juniors, adults, competitive amateurs, and professionals. Junior golfers will have a dedicated development pathway, while every player receives individualized support for their goals and the way they play the game.
What should I expect at my first lesson?+
We’ll start with a conversation, not a test. I’ll ask about your goals, learn about your game, and help you leave with one or two clear priorities you can feel good about.
What if I’m brand new or nervous?+
That’s completely okay. I coach without judgment and explain everything in plain language. You do not need a polished swing, a handicap, or any prior lesson experience to get started.
What should I bring?+
Bring your clubs, comfortable golf attire, and any questions or performance goals you want to discuss. Facility-specific details will be confirmed when booking.
Book your
next lesson.
Book an adult or junior individual lesson, or get in touch to find the right starting point.
Need help before booking?
Ask about a lesson or arrange payment in person.