Meet your new golf instructor.

Michael Herzog was born and raised in Moorhead, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Coaching. For nearly 25 years, he has been teaching the game of golf to thousands of golfers of all ability levels.

He became a PGA member in 2009 and has worked at various top golf clubs across the country. After relocating to Bismarck, North Dakota, in 2013, Herzog had the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director, teaching instructor, and tournament director for the Dakota Junior Golf Association, where he organized events for junior golfers. He also worked as a collegiate golf coach at Bismarck State College and taught at Golf Etc. in Bismarck.

Most recently, Herzog served as the Head Golf Professional at Hawktree Golf Club and as the Men’s Golf Coach at the University of Mary. He has since pursued his true passion for teaching and promoting the game of golf through the Michael Herzog Golf Academy.

As of 2025, Michael Herzog is the current Head Golf Professional at Painted Woods.