Chad Elledge
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Chad co-founded BE Golf (formerly Golf Leadership Academy) in 2018 with Ben Bockin. In 2021, Ben and Chad opened a new, state-of-the-art indoor golf training facility in Novi, Michigan.
Chad grew up caddying at Meadowbrook Country Club just outside Detroit where he developed a deep passion for helping people improve their game and play better golf.
He took Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book to school with him every day, and as a caddy, used the book’s lessons to improve his players’ on-course performance. This set the stage for a lifetime of enjoyment instilling confidence and clarity in beginner and average golfers.
Chad’s practical approach works with any skill level and he believes that players are uniquely qualified to decide for themselves what works best for them. His coaching is player-focused, not a specific swing type or style, which allows measurable progress to be made in reasonable time. His students have won golf tournaments events at the junior, club, and collegiate NCAA Division 1 levels.
Chad's Coaching Experience & Credentials
Chad graduated the Professional Golf Management program at Ferris State University in 2003 and has more than 15 years of coaching experience. He has learned from golf’s finest coaches: Bob Percey, Michael Hebron, Dr. Rick Jensen, Henry Brunton, Lynn Marriott, Pia Nilsson, Jim Flick, Stan Utley, Dave Phillips, Dr. Greg Rose, Rick Smith, and Ben Bockin.
Chad's Credentials & Certifications Include:
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Six-time nominee for Michigan PGA Section Teacher of the Year Award.
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VISION54 Coaching for the Future, tournament coaching, and player development program.
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Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Golf Instructor and Level 3 Junior Coach.
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Dr. Rick Jensen’s Golf Coaches Association.
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K-Vest Level 2.
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Growing Leaders Habitudes Partner and Facilitator.
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More than 20 National and State PGA Teaching and Coaching Summits.