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Maria Palozola's Teaching Credentials:

Maria is an Accomplished Golf Instructor.  She has been teaching golf to students of all ages for 28+ years.  She has received many accolades acknowledging her as one of the top golf instructors in the Midwest. These include:

  •  Top 50 LPGA Teacher 2008-present
  • Was the first Golf Channel Academy Lead Instructor for St. Louis
  •  LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015 ,2016 & 2018
  •  U.S. Kids Top 50 Master Kids Teacher
  • Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional  2017 -2023 by Golf Range Association of America
  • Golf Digest  Best in State Teacher in Missouri 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017-2018 ,2014-2015, Illinois 2007-2008 
  • Maria has appeared on the Golf Channel doing golf tips for the Golf Fix and School of Golf.  
  • Golf Magazine  Top Teacher in the Midwest from 2005-2008
  • National Advisory Staff USA Junior National Golf Team
  • Owner of St. Louis Golf Lessons
  • Director of Golf for Tower Tee Golf & Recreation
  • Head Professional for the Missouri Athletic Club
  • Founded The Palozola Foundation and it's project Forces on the Fairways
  • Founded the St. Louis Women's Golf Academy 
  • Co-Founder of MyGolfInstructor.com
  • ​LPGA Hall of Fame Committee Member
  • Maria was a co-host for 2 weekly golf radio shows
  • Level 2 Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Certified Golf Fitness Instructor and Junior Level 2 Certified Instructor
  • ​PGA Hope Adaptive Golf Certified
  • Maria is a 4 Putting Elements Eyeline Golf Certified Coach
  • Maria is a Certified Golf Psych Instructor, Certified Advantage Golf Fitness Instructor, LPGA Teaching Her Certified Instructor, & Certified Club Fitter in Callaway, Ping, Wilson and Golf Dynamics
  • Former Director of Instruction for The Michael Jordan Golf Center and the Midwest Golf Lab
  • Maria runs the St. Louis West County Chapter of the LPGA-USGA Girls Golf Club
  • Maria coached collegiate golf for 2 years and high school golf for 3 years. 

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Maria's Playing Credentials:

Maria has had an excellent golfing career.  She was an accomplished golfer at St. Joseph's Academy in high school and then at the University of South Alabama. She also competed in LPGA Tour events including a major!  She has played the game and competed for 36+ years.  Her accomplishments on the course include:

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

Why Choose Maria?

LPGA Midwest Teacher of Year Maria was voted the LPGA's Midwest Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015 & 2016

Golf Digest Top Teacher Voted Top 10 Teacher in Illinois and Top 5 Teacher in Missouri by Golf Digest

Golf Magazine Top Teacher Maria was voted a Top Teacher in the Midwest by Golf Magazine

Top 50 LPGA Teacher Maria has been voted a Top 50 LPGA instructor from 2008-present
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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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​Tower Tee Golf & Recreation
6727 Heege Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123 

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

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

Ruth Park Golf Course
8211 Groby Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132
MO 63005

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