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Learn from golf expert Erika “Birdie” Shavers, contestant in season 4 of ABC’s Holey Moley!

• Congratulations, Birdie! She will be inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 24th in Palm Beach County, Florida

• Congratulations, Birdie! She will be inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 24th in Palm Beach County, Florida

 
 

Hundreds of happy students

Certified by the Ladies Professional Golf Association

 
 

Serving Metro Chicago since 2012

Testimonials

Featured: Stephanie

I started lessons with Erika “Birdie” Shavers at Harborside’s indoor training facility in January 2025. From day one, she has grounded my game in critical foundations: aim, alignment, grip, and swing. Her packages include video analysis of my swing, notes, and drills, which have equipped me to execute. I’m still very new, but I’m learning to trust what we’ve worked on. Erika is patient, encouraging, supportive, and cultivates good camaraderie. I love learning and playing with her on the course. I am also very proud of the reactions that I get when I tell people that she is my teacher. She is well-respected as a golf pro, and her reputation is solid. This Summer, I played in two golf outings - one in which my partner and I placed 3rd in our flight. Pretty great for a beginner! Thanks, Erika!

Featured: Jack

My name is Kurt, and I am writing to share my personal observations regarding my son’s experience with his golf teacher, Coach Erika Birdie!

Throughout this period, Jack has been coached by Coach Erika. Coach Erika’s expert guidance and instruction have played a pivotal role in shaping his development as a young golfer.

During the last two years, Jack has shown a notable increase in his confidence and skill on the golf course. Much of this progress is directly linked to Erika’s effective coaching strategies. The most significant example of Jack’s growth and maturity was demonstrated at the Ted Rhodes Junior Golf Championship, held at Joe Louis “The Champ” Golf Course. This event marked Jack’s first experience in a competitive golf setting, as he participated in a 9-hole tournament. Coach Erika gets all the credit for his ability to navigate the course confidently.

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    Francine

    “Erika is an excellent coach who knows exactly how to help golfers achieve and surpass their goals. By first accessing your play, she is then able to create a unique routine to help you develop your skills. Her vast knowledge of golf fundamentals and best practices have helped me improve every aspect of my game. I am confident she can help shave strokes off yours too!”

  • Lida

    “Erika is a great instructor, she has an easy-going demeanor that makes her approachable. She gives you tangible skills to work on and I have seen my skills improve since seeing her!”

  • Jackie

    “Erika is a great coach! I'll admit that after the first couple of lessons I was very frustrated and felt that the game was just too hard, but by the third lesson I was feeling my own improvement. I especially love the detailed feedback Erika provides and that she videotapes my swing and uses it to show me what I need to correct. She also videotapes herself to demonstrate proper form. I'm confident that if I stick with Erika, I'll be able to master and enjoy this game!”

  • Patricia

    Dear Erika,

    I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your coaching in the past few months. Your expertise and guidance have significantly contributed to my improvement on the course. Your personalized tips and constructive feedback were invaluable. I truly appreciate the time and effort you invested in helping me enhance my skills. Your passion for the game and commitment to your students are evident in every session, making the learning experience both enjoyable and enriching. Thank you once again for being an outstanding coach. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow under your mentorship.