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Private Golf Lessons

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We offer private one on one golf lessons, small group lessons, on course lessons and clinics for ages 3-100,  that are catered specifically to your needs. There is no method or canned instruction taught here! The goal behind the lesson is simply to achieve YOUR goals. Every student's learning style, swing, body and temperament is different. While the lesson structure is the same for all, Maria and her staff will tailor the learning process and information taught around your needs, wants and abilities.
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New students please read about our New Student Assessment,  policies, instructors and rates below before scheduling your first lesson or program.  Note:  If you want to book a lesson within the next 24 hours please contact Maria directly.
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Meet Our Instruction Staff:

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Maria Palozola 

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Director of Instruction

Hometown:  St. Louis, MO (Des Peres)
Education:  B.S. Marketing - University of South Alabama, Golf Scholarship
Years Teaching Golf: 27
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  • LPGA Class A Professional
  • LPGA Top 50 Teacher
  • First Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor for St. Louis
  • 6 Time LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year
  •  U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Master Kids Teacher
  • Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Growth of the Game Teacher
  • Golf Digest Top Teachers in State Top 10 List

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $125 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 1/2 Hour -$65​  (Adults & Juniors)
  • 4 Hour Series - $425  - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson. 
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.  


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Alisha Mathews
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Teaching Professional

Hometown:  St. Louis, MO (Mehlville)
Education: B.S. in Recreation - SIU Carbondale, Golf Scholarship
Years Teaching: 7
Year Joined St. Louis Golf Lessons:  2018


  • LPGA member since 2016
  • Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor 
  • U.S. Kids Golf Certified Instructor
  • Positive Coaching Alliance Certified Instructor
  • Cor Jesu Academy Girls Golf Coach
  • Qualified and played in 5 USGA National Championships ​
  • Hourly Instruction Rate:  $95 (1 Hour Private Adult or Junior Lesson) 

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $95 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 1/2 Hour Little Birdies - $50 (3-6 year olds with Alisha Matthews only)​​​
  • 1/2 Hour -$55​  (Adults & Juniors)
  • 4 Hour Series - $340  - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson.
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.    


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Ryan Young

Teaching Professional

Hometown:  Chicago, IL
Years Teaching Golf: 3
Year Joined St. Louis Golf Lessons:  2020


  • USGTF Certified Teaching Professional
  • Stack and Tilt Network Instructor
  • Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Certified
  • K -  Motion Level 1 Certified
  • U.S. Kids Golf Certified​​
  • Uses Trackman in his lessons - Trackman Certified 
  • ​10 Years as Certified Personal Trainer and Coach​
  • ​Hourly Instruction Rate:  $95 (1 Hour Private Adult Lesson) 

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $95 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 1/2 Hour -$55 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 4 Hour Series - $340 (Adults & Juniors) - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson.  
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.   
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Jason Hyatt 

Teaching Professional

​Hometown:  St. Louis, MO (Fenton)
Years Teaching Golf:  8
Year Joined St. Louis Golf Lessons:  2017


  • Teaching Professional for The Golf Channel Academy with Maria Palozola
  • Assistant Coach USA Junior National Golf Team Training Program St. Louis​
  • Coached CYC (Catholic Youth Council) clinics for 4 years​
  • Best finish as a amateur was 2012 Missouri Open where he was a T-4 amateur, T-21st overall,
  • Best finish as a pro is a T-8th in the 2016 St. Louis Pub Links Open. 
  • Hourly Instruction Rate:  $95 (1 Hour Private Adult Lesson) 

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $95 Adults, $85 Juniors
  • 1/2 Hour -$55 Adults, $50 Juniors
  • 4 Hour Series - $340 Adults, $300 Juniors  - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson.  
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.   ​​


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Pete Buchanan

Teaching Professional

Hometown:  Manhattan, KS
Education:  Attended Kansas State University and Played on Men's Golf Team
Years Teaching Golf:  35 
Year Joined St. Louis Golf Lessons:  2020
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  • Golf Digest Top Teachers in State Top 10 List
  • 17 Years as Teaching Professional at The John Jacobs Golf School in Palm Springs, CA as Director of Instruction 
  • Assistant Coach for University of Missouri Women's Golf Team (current)
  • Currently works with several touring pros from around the world
  • Inventor – Simple Swing Repeater Training Brace
  • Hourly Instruction Rate:  $125 (1 Hour Private Adult or Junior Lesson) 

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $125 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 1/2 Hour - $65​  (Adults & Juniors)
  • 4 Hour Series - $425  - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson. 
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.  


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J.R. Siracusa

Teaching Professional

​Hometown:  Festus, MO
Education: B.S. in Business and Finance - University of Missouri St. Louis

Years Teaching Golf:  11
Year Joined St. Louis Golf Lessons:  2018


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  • Teaching Professional for The Golf Channel Academy with Maria Palozola
  • U.S. Kids Golf Certified Instructor
  • ​Positive Coaching Alliance Certified
  • Assistant Coach USA Junior National Golf Team Training Program St. Louis​​
  • Head Coach St. Pius High School Men’s & Women’s Golf Team for 2 years
  • Worked as assistant to St. Louis Master Club Fitter “John Kelly” for 4 years​  ​
  • Hourly Instruction Rate:  $95 (1 Hour Private Adult Lesson) 

Rates:
  • New Student Assessment or Returning 1 Hour Lesson - $95 (Adults & Juniors)
  • 1/2 Hour -$55  (Adults & Juniors)
  • 4 Hour Series - $340  - A lesson a week for 4 weeks in a row. (Note, you will purchase  the series under the products tab on the scheduler) Expires in 6 months.
  • Group rates: You can add 1, 2 or 3 more adults to your appointment for $20 each after selecting the  lesson.  
  • Playing Lessons = Hourly Charge.
 
  • Custom Club Fitting 
  • 30 Minutes $40 (Irons or Woods)
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Click Here to Read About the 24 Hour Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions Before Booking Your Lesson

Launch Monitor or Pressure Mat Rental

You can add one of our launch monitors for real time performance data to help you practice and improve to your private lesson or use them on your own time.   ​Foresight Sports GC2 or Flighscope Mevo Plus are available during your lesson or while you practice. 

Add one to a private lesson for just $25 or use one on  your own for a One Hour session for $40 or buy 5 for $175.  Self guided use sessions are by appointment only.  Contact Maria directly to schedule at info@stlouisgolflessons.com To purchase simply click the Schedule button below and choose Launch Monitor in the menu. 

 In addition, you can use launch monitors and  the Boditrak Pressure Mat to help gauge your weight shift and balance during your private lesson.  To add Boditrak or one of the Launch Monitors to your lesson, simply click on "add as service" as you schedule your lesson. 
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Payment Options:

* For convenience, you can pay using a credit card online now or pay using cash (no checks please) in person to Maria. Credit cards are ONLY accepted online.  Note:  All first time customers with Maria must pre pay for their  first lesson.  All lessons booked with staff instructors (new and returning) must be paid for in advance. ​

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What to Expect at Your First Lesson:


Here's what to expect on your first 1 hour lesson:
  •  10 minutes: Interview. This is where Maria or her staff get to know you, you get to know them and they finds out as much as they can about your swing, game, scores, equipment, body function and learning style.
  •  5-10 minutes: Stretch, Warm Up, Discussion, equipment assessment
  •  15 minutes: Video Analysis and Discussion
  • 20 minutes: Work on Improvements and Incorporate Drills, Ball Flight Analysis              
  •  5 minute: Review and Practice Plan

Please Note: For returning students there is always a 10 minute warm up included at the beginning of your lesson.  This allows transition and break time between students.  ​

Instruction Schedule & Locations:


We offer private golf lessons at the Big Bend Golf Center in Valley Park, Bander Park in Sunset Hills, The Landings in Chesterfield. Quail Creek, Tower Tee will be added in 2021.   Playing lessons are at The Landings at Spirit Golf Club, Ballwin Golf Course and Tower Tee. 

Instructor Schedules: 
Maria-
Big Bend - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (through winter)
Tower Tee- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 

Alisha-
Winter Schedule:
Big Bend - Monday, Saturday
2021 Schedule:
Tower Tee - Saturdays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Big Bend - Mondays
Bander Park - Wednesdays
The Landings - Fridays

Ryan - 
Winter Schedule:
Big Bend -  Friday
​Ryan's Indoor Studio - Tuesday, Wednesday
2021 Schedule:
Tower Tee - Wednesday, Saturday
Big Bend - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday


Jason-
The Landings - Saturday
Bander Park - ,Wednesday (afternoon), Thursday
Tower Tee - Wednesday (morning)
Quail Creek - Tuesday


Pete - 
The Landings - Sunday (mornings)
Tower Tee - Monday, Thursday (evenings)


J.R.-
Big Bend - Sunday

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314-440-9082
​email:  info@stlouisgolflessons.com

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Which Program is Best For You?

Private Lessons:  The ultimate one on one experience.  Private lessons afford you 100% of the focus and attention of the instructor.  The old saying of "you get what you pay for" is true here.  Lessons are tailored to YOUR goals and YOUR needs.  This means faster advancement and better understanding of your technique and the changes you need to make to improve.  

Note:  If you wish to share your private lesson with one or more students please see the group rates.   

Golf Schools & Small Group Lessons:  Whether you are social and enjoy learning in a small group environment, you have a group of your own you'd like to learn with or you'd like to save a few dollars golf schools and small group lessons provide you a perfect hybrid of private lessons and group clinics.  The classes are small enough (6 person max) that you still get one on one time with the instructor, but information is also taught in a group setting.  While some students choose only this format, most use golf schools as an add on to their private lessons to help reinforce their skills.  

Clinics:  For the budget conscious and the social golfer, clinics are a great way to pick up useful tips for your game while meeting other golfers.  Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, they are a great addition to private lessons.  Clinics cover one topic per session in a larger class format (10 person max).  


How many lessons do I need?

A question that often comes up in lessons is "how many lessons should I take?."  That is a question only you can answer.  It purely depends on how good you want to become and what your individual goals are.  Tour players sometimes take lessons every week and often several days in a row.   Without knowing your swing or your game it's impossible for Maria to say how many you will need.  After your first meeting with her, together, you and Maria can come up with a game plan to help you reach your goals quickly.  It is difficult however to make a huge improvement in a student's overall game with one golf lesson.  

Maria prefers to improve a player's total game which would include swing technique, short game, putting, mental game, physical game and course management.  Lessons are best spaced a week apart so that you have time to get in a practice session or two.  Going too far between lessons can get you off track.  A single lesson is great if you have just one thing in your game you'd like to change/improve, but to become a better overall player a series of lessons or a long term student/teacher relationship is best.  


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StLouisGolfLessons.com 
Maria Palozola, Golf Instructor
(314)440-9082
info@stlouisgolflessons.com
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Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 31071
St. Louis, MO 63131
Instruction Locations:

Locations for private lessons and programs:
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​Big Bend Golf Practice Center 
3390 Quinette Road, Valley Park, MO 63088

Bander Park Driving Range
13550 West Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63127

On Course Playing Lessons, Programs and lessons also conducted seasonally at:

The Landings at Spirit Golf Club
180 N. Eatherton Rd. Chesterfield, MO 63005
MO 63005

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