Michael L Springer Golf

My Story

Built for This

Michael Springer is an amateur golfer from La Grange, Illinois, competing at the highest levels of national amateur golf with his sights set on the professional tour.

His path has been unconventional by design. After high school, Michael made the deliberate decision to relocate to Windermere, Florida — alone — to pursue full-time elite golf development. Working at Isleworth Golf & Country Club while training daily alongside touring professionals, he built both his game and his character in one of the most competitive golf environments in the world. He currently trains under Tony Ziegler at The Golden Bear Club, where Ziegler has coached PGA and LPGA Tour professionals.

The results have followed. In 2025, Michael qualified for and competed in the Florida Amateur, the North & South Championship at Pinehurst, the Western Amateur at Skokie Country Club, and the Illinois Open at Kemper Lakes — earning his way into each field on the strength of his qualifying rounds. In 2026, he is competing in an expanded national schedule with one goal in mind: earning professional status in the fall.

What defines Michael as a competitor is not just his ball-striking or his qualifying scores — it is the discipline and self-reliance he developed by building something from scratch, far from home, in an environment that demanded excellence every day. That foundation is what he brings to every tee.

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Results & Season

On the Course

2025 Season

Michael's 2025 amateur season was defined by a consistent ability to perform when it mattered most. Playing qualifying rounds across five states, he earned his way into some of the most prestigious amateur events in the country — including the North & South Amateur at Pinehurst, the Western Amateur at Skokie Country Club, and the Illinois Open at Kemper Lakes. His best rounds came under qualifier pressure, highlighted by a 67 at Pinehurst No. 6 to earn his spot in the North & South, and back-to-back 69s to punch his ticket into the Western Amateur and Illinois Open. The 2025 schedule he built — and qualified for — reflects a player competing at the highest level of amateur golf, and one who is hungry to take the next step in 2026.

Tentative Upcoming Schedule

Michael's 2026 schedule represents his final season as an amateur, before turning professional in the fall.

Entry into the following events is pending qualification or acceptance. Where events overlap, Michael will compete in the highest-level field available. This schedule will be updated as he earns spots in each field.

Jul 14 –
16, 2026

Illinois State Amateur Championship

Crestwicke Country Club · Bloomington, Illinois

The premier amateur golf event in the state of Illinois. The champion earns an automatic exemption into the U.S. Amateur.

Jul 27 –
Aug 1, 2026

Western Amateur Championship

Beverly Country Club · Chicago, Illinois

One of the most prestigious amateur events in the country, the Western Amateur has been played since 1899. Past champions include Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson.

Aug 10 –
16, 2026

U.S. Amateur Championship

Merion Golf Club · Ardmore, Pennsylvania

The 126th U.S. Amateur, contested at one of the most storied courses in American golf. Merion has hosted five U.S. Opens and is widely regarded as one of the greatest tests in the game.

Aug 10 –
12, 2026

Illinois Open Championship

The Club at Wynstone · North Barrington, Illinois

The 77th Illinois Open, open to both professionals and amateurs, is one of the most competitive state opens in the country.

Following his final amateur events, Michael will make his move to professional golf with his sights set on international competition.

Fall 2026

Turning professional — pursuing the PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry or the DP World Tour Qualifying School, alongside Monday Qualifying opportunities.

The Opportunity

What Q-School Means

This fall, Michael will enter professional golf through Q-School — the qualifying pathway to either the PGA TOUR or DP World Tour. It is a rigorous multi-stage process — spanning Pre-Qualifying through Final Stage across multiple weeks and venues — and among the most demanding paths in professional golf. Earning a card through Q-School is the defining moment of a player’s transition from amateur to tour professional.

2026 Amateur Season

A full national amateur schedule in 2026 — competing in some of the most prestigious events in the country and building the competitive foundation for Q-School.

The runway

Coaching & Preparation

Continued work with Tony Ziegler at The Golden Bear Club and daily preparation alongside touring professionals at Isleworth Golf & Country Club and Flossmoor Country Club.

The edge