MEET COACH KATIE

COACH KATIE

Your Golf Expert at MN Golf Lab

Katie Hanneman grew up in Fergus Falls, MN. She played collegiate golf at The University of South Carolina. After graduation, she played professionally for 3 years on various mini tours.

After her professional playing experience, Katie was the Head Women’s Golf Coach at East Tennessee State University for 2 years. Following her time at ETSU, Katie took over as the Head Women’s Golf Coach at The University of Minnesota, where she coached for five years.

Katie then went on to be a Head Coach with The USA Junior National Golf Team, and was the former owner of Hanneman Golf Academy in Minneapolis, MN.

Now, Coach Katie is the proud owner of MN Golf Lab in Long Lake, MN – A Premiere Golf Simulator Experience & Golf Academy in the Minneapolis / Twin Cities West Metro. Katie and her husband, Todd, have two children and live in Orono, MN.

TESTIMONIALS

Impressions From Former Colleagues, Students & Their Families

Joe Maturi

Retired Director of Athletics,

University of Minnesota

When I returned to Minnesota as the Director of Athletics, one of my first hires was Katie Hanneman. The golf program was scheduled to be eliminated, so the head coach had left. The program was in disarray. We raised money to "save" the program, and Katie provided leadership and stability at an important time. The young woman took to her teaching and her values. The athletes loved competing for her and grew as golfers and as people. Katie knows golf, is an excellent instructor, and is connected to many in the sport.

Kris Wessinger

Former Assistant Women's Golf Coach,

University of Minnesota

Coach Hanneman has an incredible golf background – from coaching Division 1 athletes, to athletes playing at the professional level. Her positive coaching and knowledge for the game of golf has made a huge impact on many talented players.

Christine Hvidston

University of Minnesota Women's Golf Team Alumni

My experience with Coach Hanneman was invaluable. She is a great coach and more importantly, person. Her kind and caring disposition made my recruiting experience very enjoyable for me and my family. In addition to her great personality, her depth of knowledge and experience with golf played an instrumental role in maintaining the high standards of the University of Minnesota golf program. She helped me become successful on the golf course and in the classroom.

Gina

Parent of 13-year-old Golf Student

Katie is the perfect blend of coach and mentor. She has that "magical" ability to guide them in life lessons using the game of golf as a platform, while improving their golf game all at the same time. If you haven't experienced it yet, you should! She's an incredible gift.

Steve & Carrie

Parents of 13-year-old Golf Student

Over the past 14 months, Katie has worked with our son from his short game to his tee ball and his game has shown steady improvement. Katie has the rare combination of encouraging and connecting with her students so they have fun while learning.

Aubrey

8-year-old Golf Student

Coach Katie makes learning golf fun and she cares about me!

Lucas

13-year-old Golf Student

Coach Katie is a good golf instructor because she explains things really well and does everything she can to help you improve. She makes it super fun too.