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Lake County Golf Academy, established in June 2023, specializes in golf lessons by appointment and offers a variety of golf equipment for enthusiasts aiming to enhance their skills and enjoy the game. We foster a welcoming community spirit combined with an approachable use the latest in technology to help you improve your golf game!

Lead Instructor, Master Fitter, Founder

Steven Hedlund

Steven is our lead instructor and Co-Founder of Lake County Golf Academy, where he teaches at Bittersweet Golf Course, and X-Golf Libertyville. With eight years of instructional experience, he has previous experience at Club Champion, is a master club fitter and club builder, and is passionate about helping golfers develop their skills both on and off the course. His favorite quote is, “Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots, you get good breaks from bad shots… but you have to play the ball where it lies.” — Bobby Jones.

Steven shows the latest in our TaylorMade Clubs

Steven showing how wedges are designed to student

Founder, Lead Researcher, Instructor

Ken Krozel

Ken is our technical lead golf instructor and co-founder of Lake County Golf Academy, he teaches at Bittersweet Golf Course and X-Golf Libertyville. With two years of instructional and 15 years of competitive experience, he holds certifications in Flightscope Launch Monitor, Quintic Ball Roll, and AimPoint, and is also a Six Sigma Black Belt. Outside of golf, Ken has personal interests in endurance athletics and recovery, turf science, and foreign languages.

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The USA is 250 years old in 2026!

Here are 3 fun facts!

Fun Fact #1

More Golf Is Played on July 4th Weekend Than Almost Any Other Summer Weekend!

Independence Day is one of the busiest golf weekends of the year, with golfers taking advantage of summer weather, holiday time off, and family gatherings.

Fun Fact #2

The First U.S. Golf Club Opened in 1888!

The first permanent golf club in the United States was established in New York more than a century after Independence Day became a national celebration.

Fun Fact #3

Several U.S. Presidents Were Avid Golfers!

Presidents including Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and others were known for their love of golf.

Independence and Golf have something in common.

Freedom to spend time outdoors
Freedom to challenge yourself
Freedom to enjoy the game with friends and family

That's what makes the Fourth of July one of the best weekends of the year to get out and play golf.