Top instructors recognized from more than
1,800 LPGA certified professionals worldwide
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Nov. 29, 2021 – The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professionals announced today the list of the Top 50 LPGA Teachers for the years 2022-2023. This list identifies and recognizes the best LPGA instructors from more than 1,800 LPGA certified professionals worldwide.
All LPGA Class A Members in good standing who meet the eligibility requirements were invited to apply. An independent golf industry selection committee reviewed eligible applications and identified the LPGA Top 50 Teachers, utilizing a weighted points formula.
"The LPGA is excited to share this list of our incredibly passionate and experienced golf educators," said Nancy Henderson, the LPGA’s Chief Teaching Officer. "More than 70 percent of our members teach the game of golf for a living and they are dedicated to the advancement of golf through teaching golfers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the game."
LPGA Professionals are uniquely trained to teach golf through a holistic approach to learning the game and performing on the golf course. This people-centered approach emphasizes the communication skills that allow the teacher/coach to develop relationships built on respect and relevance. The heart of the LPGA curriculum for its members is the LPGA Integrated Performance System. This framework for the teacher and golfer addresses the physical characteristics of golfers, their motivation and goals for their game, their equipment and motor learning, and control concepts.
This year four new members were added to the “Elite” category, a distinction to honor those who have reached the pinnacle of the instruction profession. The four new members added in that category are Dr. Debbie Crews, Gale Peterson, Carol Preisinger, and Deb Vangellow. They join Lynn Marriott, Kay McMahon, Nancy Quarcelino and Annette Thompson.
All LPGA Top 50 Teachers will be recognized at the LPGA Professionals Rolex Awards Reception at the 2022 PGA Show in Orlando, Fla.
2022-2023 LPGA Top 50 Teacher list
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First |
Last |
Employer |
Hometown |
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Cheryl |
Anderson |
Mike Bender Golf Academy |
Heathrow, FL |
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Louise |
Ball |
Tennessee Golf Academy |
Knoxville, TN |
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Marvol |
Barnard |
Haven Golf Course |
Green Valley, AZ |
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Jennifer |
Bermingham |
ClubCorp |
Dallas, TX |
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Joy |
Bonhurst |
Blue Mash Golf Course |
Kensington, MD |
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Lori |
Brock |
Stadium Golf Center |
San Diego, CA |
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Anne |
Cain |
PGA TOUR Golf Academy |
Fernandina Beach, FL |
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Oneda |
Castillo |
Vice President of Women’ s Golf and Travel Concierge |
Fayetteville, GA |
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Hyunjee |
Chun |
Tee Golf Studio |
Seoul, Korea |
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Jennifer |
Cully |
The School of Positive Golf, LLC |
St. Petersburg, FL |
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Dr. Alison |
Curdt |
Alison Curdt Golf @Wood Ranch Golf Club |
Reseda, CA |
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Nicole |
Damarjian |
BirdieBound LLC |
Hebron, CT |
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Karen |
Davies |
Pinnacle Peak Country Club |
Scottsdale, AZ |
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Marie-Claire |
De Bortoli |
Club Med Sandpiper |
Port St. Lucie, FL |
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Katie |
Detlefsen Dahl |
West Bay Club |
Estero, FL |
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Rebecca |
Dengler |
Ed Oliver Golf Club |
Wilmington, DE |
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Krista |
Dunton |
Berkeley Hall Club |
Hilton Head Island, SC |
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Tiffany |
Faucette |
Nantucket Golf Club |
Nantucket, MA |
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Jamie |
Fischer |
Conway Farms GC |
Lake Forest, IL |
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Kathleen |
Gook |
Bighorn Golf & CC |
Kamloops, BC, Canada |
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Anne Marie |
Goslak |
Greensboro Country Club |
Greensboro, NC |
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Peggy |
Gustafson |
ReidWest Golf Academies |
Phoenix, AZ |
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Sheri |
Hayes |
Sheri Hayes Golf Performance |
San Diego, CA |
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Charlaine |
Hirst |
The Country Club of Whispering Pines |
Pinehurst, NC |
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Marjorie |
Jones |
The Shore Club |
Cape May Courthouse, NJ |
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Elena |
King |
CommonGround Golf Course |
Centennial, CO |
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Sandra |
LaBauve |
Talking Stick Golf Club |
Scottsdale, AZ |
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Dona |
Lerner |
Dona Lerner Golf Academy Inc |
Blufton, SC |
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Gia |
Liwski |
Golf Experiences For Her® |
Tewksbury, NJ |
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Sheryl |
Maize |
Crystal Lake Golf Course |
Venice, FL |
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Courtney |
Mahon |
Courtney Mahon Golf at Falcon Ridge Golf Club |
Lenexa, KS |
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Patti |
Marquis |
Big Stone Golf Course |
Three Lakes, WI |
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Cindy |
Miller |
Cindy Miller Golf |
Williamsville, NY |
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Janean |
Murphy |
Janean Murphy Golf Academy |
Porter, TX |
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Debbie |
O'Connell |
Golf Positive, LLC |
Upper Saddle River, NJ |
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Megan |
Padua Buzza |
Bonita Bay Golf Club |
Bonita Springs, FL |
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Karen |
Palacios-Jansen |
Swing Blade Enterprises, Inc |
Mooresville, NC |
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Maria |
Palozola |
St. Louis Golf Lessons |
Manchester, MO |
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Sue |
Powers |
Pelican Pointe Country Club |
Venice, FL |
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Rita |
Reasons |
Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf |
Nashville, TN |
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CJ |
Reeves |
Century Country Club |
Purchase, NY |
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Trillium |
Rose |
Woodmont Country Club |
Washington DC |
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Kellie |
Stenzel |
Palm Beach Par 3 and Boca Hotel |
Palm Beach, FL |
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Tina |
Tombs |
Tina Tombs Golf @ The Arizona Biltmore Golf Club |
Phoenix, AZ |
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Nicole |
Weller |
Pinehurst Resort Golf Academy |
Pinehurst, NC |
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Suzy |
Whaley |
Country Club at Mirasol |
Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
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Debbie |
Williams-Hoak |
Brookside Golf Academy |
Saline, MI |
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Kathy |
Hart Wood |
Grass Ceiling, LLC |
Bonita Springs, FL |
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Megan |
Younkman |
BethPage State Park Golf Courses |
Farmingdale, NY |
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Teresa |
Zamboni |
Nancy Lopez Golf Adventures |
Port Orange, FL |
Elite
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First |
Last |
Employer |
Hometown |
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Dr. Debbie |
Crews |
Arizona State University |
Mesa, AZ |
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Lynn |
Marriott |
VISION54 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
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Kay |
McMahon |
eduKaytion Golf |
Orlando, FL |
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Gale |
Peterson |
Sea Island Golf Performance Center |
St. Simons Island, GA |
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Carol |
Preisinger |
The Kiawah Island Club |
Johns Island, SC |
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Nancy |
Quarcelino |
Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf |
Nashville, TN |
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Annette |
Thompson |
BalkenIsles Country Club |
Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
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Deb |
Vangellow |
Riverbend Country Club |
Houston, TX |
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