Meet Our Team

Founder & Owner
Madeline Blum
Maddy is the founder and head coach of Simply Golf. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Sports Management and played Division I NCAA Women’s Golf during her time there. Today, she serves as an Assistant Golf Professional at the Elks Golf Club, bringing her collegiate-level experience, leadership, and passion for golf to every student she coaches. Maddy’s mission is to help golfers of all ages elevate their game and play golf simply.

Instructor
Rylee Thompson
Rylee graduated in 2025 from Port Huron High School, where she broke girls’ golf records and earned a scholarship to continue her golf career at St. Clair Community College (NJCAA). A Port Huron girl at heart, Rylee loves her hometown and brings her exceptional talent and passion for the game to every student she coaches. She's been apart of the staff since 2024. She is dedicated to growing the game of golf and inspiring players of all ages to reach their potential.

Instructor
Tyler Beem
Tyler Beem is a recent graduate of Port Huron High School, Valedictorian of his class, where he was a varsity athlete in both soccer and football. Tyler brings heart, passion, and a strong work ethic to everything he does. He shows up every day with a smile and a positive attitude, helping create a fun and welcoming environment for our campers. We’re incredibly lucky to have his energy, reliability, and enthusiasm as part of the Simply Golf team.

Instructor
Rylea Rankin
​Rylea graduated in 2025 from Port Huron High School, where she played on the girls’ golf team her senior year and earned a scholarship to St. Clair Community College (NJCAA). She's been apart of the staff since 2021. A fan favorite on our team, Rylea brings energy, positivity, and a natural talent for working with kids to every session. Fun fact: she loves to play guitar! We’re thrilled to have her as part of our coaching staff.

Instructor
Liam Clubb
Liam is a junior at Port Huron Northern, where he competes on the varsity golf team and also plays junior varsity tennis This is his first year with our coaching staff, and he’s already making a big impact by bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every session. Liam’s dedication to sports and his natural ability to uplift and motivate players make him a valuable addition to our team, helping golfers of all ages improve while having fun on the course. Welcome, Liam!

Instructor
Sydney Simpson
Sydney is a recent graduate of Port Huron Northern, where she plays varsity soccer and has a background in competitive volleyball. She's been apart of the staff since 2021. Beyond her athletic talent and hustle on the field, Sydney is the engine behind the scenes of our program—she helps run things smoothly, and is organized. Her dedication, insight, and hard work make her an invaluable member of our staff, and she also connects effortlessly with kids, inspiring them with her energy and leadership.

Instructor
Levi Acquaviva
Levi is a senior at Marysville High School, where he plays varsity football and varsity baseball. He’s aiming to pursue baseball at the collegiate level while managing the balance between academics and athletics. Returning for his second year with the team, Levi brings energy, youth, and a fresh perspective to our coaching staff, helping elevate every player he works with. Welcome, Levi!

Instructor
Danica DeBell
Danica graduated in 2025 from Port Huron Northern High School, where she was an exceptional volleyball player. She is currently a student at St. Clair Community College, studying to become a nurse, and also serves as an assistant volleyball coach at Port Huron Northern. Danica is fun, energetic, and beloved by the kids, bringing positivity and dedication to everything she does. She has been a part of our staff since 2021 and we're lucky to have her.

Instructor
JP Russell
JP is a sophomore at Northern High School, where he plays golf and is also a stellar hockey player for the Metro Jets in Mt. Clemens. A former participant in our camps, JP brings youthful energy, enthusiasm, and hustle to every session. He connects naturally with kids and is dedicated to helping them develop their skills while having fun on the course, making him a valuable addition to our coaching staff. Welcome, JP!

Instructor
Sofie Russell
Sofie is a recent graduate of St. Clair High School, where she played varsity golf all four years. She has earned a golf scholarship to continue her career at Alma College this fall. Sofie has been part of the Simply Golf team for three seasons, and her love for the game truly translates to the junior golfers she works with. We’re so grateful for the impact she’s made with our campers and wish her the very best of luck as she begins this exciting next chapter.
Camp Assistant
Grady Egan
Grady Egan is a freshman at Marysville High School and is in his first season with Simply Golf. He brings a great smile and a big heart to camp each day, and we’re excited about the opportunity to have him grow with our program. Taking a chance on Grady has already proven to be a great decision, and we’re looking forward to keeping him part of the Simply Golf team for years to come.
Camp Asssistant
Charlie Lutrell
Charlie is a freshman at Marysville High School and a new member of the Simply Golf team. He has the opportunity to grow within our program, and we’re excited to see him continue to step into leadership, and build meaningful connections with our junior golfers. Charlie will also be learning alongside our experienced instructors, gaining valuable experience both on and off the course.

Photographer
Claire Ganhs
Claire is a junior at Port Huron High School and serves as our camp photographer, capturing special moments and lasting memories throughout the season. We’re so lucky to have her talent and creative eye, along with her sweet heart and caring nature, as part of the Simply Golf team. Claire’s gentle presence truly balances our group and helps tell the story of camp in a meaningful way.
Apply Today!
Interested in joining our team?
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Please email your resume and inquiry to...​
Madeline Blum | (810) 662 0479 | simplygolfmi@gmail.com

