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Welcome to Maria's Biography page.

To Book Private Lessons, Golf Schools, Clinics or Corporate Outings with Maria please visit her website StLouisGolfLessons.com

Maria's Teaching Credentials

Selected as a Top 50 LPGA Teachers in the World from 2008-present
6 - Time LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2016
The First Lead instructor for the Golf Channel Academy in St. Louis
U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher
GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teacher 2019, 2018, 2017
Golf Digest ranked as a Top 5 Teacher in Missouri and a Top 10 Teacher in Illinois
Featured on the Golf Channel doing golf tips for the Golf Fix and School of Golf.
Golf Magazine selected Maria as a Top Teacher in the Midwest from 2005-2008
National Advisory Staff USA Junior National Golf Team
Owner of St. Louis Golf Lessons
Head Professional for the Missouri Athletic Club
Founded the St. Louis Women's Golf Academy
Co-Founder of MyGolfInstructor.com
LPGA Hall of Fame Committee Member
Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 2 and Junior Level 2 Certified Instructor
4 Putting Elements Eyeline Golf Certified Coach
Certified Golf Psych Instructor, LPGA Teaching Her Certified Instructor, & Certified Club Fitter
Site Director St. Louis West County Chapter of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Club
Coached collegiate golf for 2 years and high school golf for 3 years

Maria's Playing Credentials

2014 LPGA Midwest Pro Pro Champion
2002 Illinois Open Champion
3rd at the 2007 Illinois Open
Qualified for the 2000 LPGA Championship
From 1999-2002 Maria participated in LPGA Tour Events
1999 LPGA Midwest Section Champion
1993 Missouri State Amateur Champion
1993 All-Sunbelt Conference Player
1992& 1993 St. Louis District Champion
1987 Missouri State High School Champion