Madden's is closed to overnight guests until April, 2026. This winter, you can still enjoy dining at The Classic Grill, golfing with Virtual Golf at Wilson Bay, and relaxing at The Spa at Madden's. Lodging reservations for 2026 are now open! Please call 218-829-2811 to book. See Details
What better place for sprucing up your game than here in the Great North Woods? Madden’s features highly qualified instruction from teaching professionals who possesses the skills and personalities quite fitting for the purpose.
Glenn’s serene devotion to our game has been a fixture at Madden’s for a decade. One of Cloquet, Minnesota’s finest exports, Glenn also won his spurs at Ferris State. His impressive resume contains such fine clubs as Eagle Vail Golf Club, The Village Club of Sands Point on Long Island and St. Ives and Tullymore Golf Resort in Michigan. Glenn’s passion is in junior golf. He is skilled with full-swing instruction and an excellent communicator with beginning to intermediate golfers.
Cody Mager
Head Golf Professional at The Classic at Madden’s
Lead Instructor at Madden’s on Gull Lake
Cody grew up in the Brainerd Lakes Area. A talented player himself, Cody competed twice in the MN State High School Golf Tournament. Upon graduation from the Golf Academy of American in Orlando, FL he began his career at Willingers Golf Club in Northfield MN where he became the Head Golf Professional and General Manager. Cody has years of experience instructing all levels of golfers and uses Trackman technology in his lessons and club fittings.
Wally Hynes
PGA Golf Professional
Wally a native of New York spent time in the Marine Corps before embarking on a 35 year career in golf including Foothills Golf Club in Arizona, and Medinah CC and Cress Creek CC near Chicago Ill. During his 30 years as Head Golf Professional and General Manager at Cress Creek CC instruction was a big part of his role at the club. Wally also uses Trackman technology for his lessons and club fittings.
Tanner Schoenfelder
Golf Course Superintendent
Tanner comes to Madden’s after spending four years as the lead superintendent at Wolf Creek Golf Course in Mesquite, Nevada. He has a degree in Sports Turf Management and has worked at several Top 100 golf courses including Cherry Hills (Denver, Colorado) and Bethpage Black (New York).
Chris Foley
PGA Master Professional & Teaching Professional at Madden’s on Gull Lake
Madden’s is proud to partner with Chris Foley Golf Schools to offer extended instruction options for Juniors, ladies, and adults, all at Madden’s renowned facilities.
Chris Foley’s mission is to increase enjoyment of the game of golf through a holistic instructional program. This program includes golf instruction, club fitting, course management, rules and etiquette. The focus of his instruction is based on the individual’s goals and ability level, while always adhering to the proper fundamentals of golf. His approach is for long-term improvement with short-term results and success.
Chris’s passion for the game of golf began as a 10-year-old at Emeis Golf Course in Davenport Iowa. He quickly became consumed with the game. Legendary Iowa PGA Professional Jim Hasley was Chris’s first mentor and teacher and gave Chris his first job in golf at the age of 14.