About Shooters Golf Shop
Meet Your Instructor
Billy Nelson
PGA Professional | Golf Instructor | Cobra Custom Fitter
Billy Nelson is a PGA Professional, retired special education teacher, and longtime coach with a lifelong passion for helping others learn, improve, and succeed.
Drawing on decades of experience in education, athletics, and coaching, Billy brings a patient, encouraging, and individualized approach to golf instruction. He understands that every player learns differently and works to make the game approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
As a Cobra staff professional and custom club fitter, Billy helps players find equipment tailored to their swing, goals, and physical needs. His fitting services cover Cobra's full equipment lineup, helping golfers play with greater confidence, consistency, and comfort.
Billy Nelson is a PGA Professional, retired special education teacher, and longtime coach with a lifelong passion for helping others learn, improve, and succeed.
Drawing on decades of experience in education, athletics, and coaching, Billy brings a patient, encouraging, and individualized approach to golf instruction. He understands that every player learns differently and works to make the game approachable, enjoyable, and rewarding for golfers of all ages and skill levels.
As a Cobra staff professional and custom club fitter, Billy helps players find equipment tailored to their swing, goals, and physical needs. His fitting services cover Cobra's full equipment lineup, helping golfers play with greater confidence, consistency, and comfort.
Athletic Background
Before beginning his career in education and golf, Billy competed in collegiate baseball at two levels:
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NCAA Division I baseball at Central Michigan University (CMU)
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NCAA Division II baseball at Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU)
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15+ GKGA Tournaments and five-time player of the year
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Mid-Senior Champion Golf Association Michigan
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US AM 4 Ball Contestant
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Michigan Amateur Match Play Participant
His experience as a collegiate athlete helped shape his coaching philosophy, work ethic, and understanding of performance development.
Education and Coaching
Billy holds a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in administration, with a focus on direction and supervision. His career as a special education teacher, coach and consultant strengthened his ability to communicate clearly, adapt instruction, build confidence, and connect with each student as an individual.
As a longtime coach, Billy believes improvement comes through sound fundamentals, purposeful practice, patience, and a genuine enjoyment of the game.
Teaching Philosophy
"Every golfer has the ability to improve. My goal is to meet each player where they are, help them understand their swing, and give them the tools and confidence to enjoy the game for a lifetime."
Whether working with a beginner, junior golfer, recreational player, or experienced competitor, Billy provides practical instruction built around the player's individual abilities and goals.
Private golf instruction
Junior and beginner instruction
Cobra custom club fitting
Swing fundamentals and development
Equipment evaluation and recommendations
On-course coaching and course management
Long-term player development
Mindfulness and positive thought process strategies
Services
269·217·1420
shootersgolfshopllc@gmail.com
2100 S 4th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Billy Nelson, PGA Professional
Golf Instruction & Cobra Custom Fitting