St. Louis' Top Golf Schools For Women
Maria has always believed there was lack of quality golf instructional schools for women in the Midwest. As a female, she realizes the challenges women face when wanting to learn the game of golf and improve their game. She was determined to bring the best quality instruction for women to the Greater St. Louis area. She took action and has started the St. Louis Women's Golf Academy. The St. Louis Women's Golf Academy is the premier golf school in the Midwest for women who want to learn and improve their skills.
While growing up in golf Maria often found it hard to be treated like a serious athlete while taking golf lessons. As an instructor she wanted to change that and offer the St. Louis area's top ranked instruction to women in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This ladies golf school takes every student's learning process seriously, but in a non-threatening environment. The hardworking and honest staff offers instruction to men at the academy as well. Whether the golfer is an advanced player or a complete beginner, the Academy tailors instruction personally to her level and nurtures her through game improvement.
The Women's Golf Academy offers weekly Group Clinics, LPGA 101, 102 and 103 Classes and a Women's Golf League at Tower Tee and Ruth Park, along with Private Lessons. Sessions are held at Bander Park Driving Range in Sunset Hills, The Landings at Spirit Golf Club in Chesterfield, MO, Ruth Park Golf Course in University City and Tower Tee Golf & Recreation.
While growing up in golf Maria often found it hard to be treated like a serious athlete while taking golf lessons. As an instructor she wanted to change that and offer the St. Louis area's top ranked instruction to women in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. This ladies golf school takes every student's learning process seriously, but in a non-threatening environment. The hardworking and honest staff offers instruction to men at the academy as well. Whether the golfer is an advanced player or a complete beginner, the Academy tailors instruction personally to her level and nurtures her through game improvement.
The Women's Golf Academy offers weekly Group Clinics, LPGA 101, 102 and 103 Classes and a Women's Golf League at Tower Tee and Ruth Park, along with Private Lessons. Sessions are held at Bander Park Driving Range in Sunset Hills, The Landings at Spirit Golf Club in Chesterfield, MO, Ruth Park Golf Course in University City and Tower Tee Golf & Recreation.
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Approved LPGA Teaching Her Instructor
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Maria has been certified in the "LPGA Teaching Her Program". This course helps instructors better understand the differences in how women and men learn and play the game. |
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"I started taking lessons from Maria a year ago. All I can say is, WOW!!!! Biggest thing for me was being comfortable with my instructor. The first day of my lesson, I was so nervous, I didn't think I'd make it, I was scared to death! I had no experience at all! Within 5 minutes of knowing her, I was 100% at ease! I even took notes on how to hold the club, that is how green I was. Maria still made me feel like I was learning something and not to worry, as it happens to even the best players! Today, I can actually play golf with my husband and make 90% contact with the ball. That's a big accomplishment for me. Thanks Maria, for everything!!"
- Jacqueline Schaffner-Burks
- Jacqueline Schaffner-Burks
Programs
The St. Louis Women's Golf Academy offers the following options specifically for women in the St. Louis area.
The St. Louis Women's Golf Academy offers the following options specifically for women in the St. Louis area.
- Ladies First Clinics - 45 minutes classes covering a different topic every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- LPGA Golf 101, 102, 103 - A 6 week class for beginner ladies designed by the LPGA covering all the shots and everything you need to get started playing on the course.
- Women's Golf League
Ladies First Clinics
PRICE:
CLASS DETAILS:
WEATHER POLICY:
Equipment can be rented at the time of scheduling your class. Please let us know the day before if you are right or left handed. Just email [email protected].
- $20 for one class plus balls for each session.
CLASS DETAILS:
- 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays @ Bander Park & Fridays @ The Landings
- 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays & Fridays @ Ruth Park ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
- 4:00 p.m. Tuesdays @ Tower Tee
- 45 minute class
- What: These are very basic, learn to play golf clinics for women of all skill levels. We rotate topics each week. This class is great for beginners or those just looking to review the fundamentals.
- 4 person minimum 10 person maximum.
- Cancellation: There is a 24 hour cancellation policy and you will be billed for cancels or no shows within 24 hours.
- No Refunds: There are No Refunds, and no make ups for missed clinic sessions, but should you need to cancel and do it outside of 24 hours, your payment can be applied to another class within the calendar year if there is room available.
WEATHER POLICY:
- Weather: There are no cancellations for weather at Tower Tee and Bander Park as we are covered. If we need to cancel at The Landings or Ruth Park due to weather we will send an email out 1 hour prior to class time. There are no refunds if a student opts out on their own due to weather. Every effort is made to get all or part of the class finished.
Equipment can be rented at the time of scheduling your class. Please let us know the day before if you are right or left handed. Just email [email protected].
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2025 Classes
April 1,2,4 Set Up Fundamentals 8,9,11 What Do Your Arms Do in the Swing? 15,16,18 Pivot/Coil 22, 23, 25 Alignment and Pre Shot Routine May 6,7,9 Weight Shift 13, 14, 16 Creating a Wide Arc for Power 20, 21, 23 Impact/Taking Divots 27, 28, 30 Putting June 4, 6 Driving 11, 13 Fairway Woods & Hybrids 17, 18, 20 Creating Club Head Speed 24, 25, 27 Sand July 1, 2 Driving 8,9,11 Full Swing (General) 15,16, 18 Putting 22, 23, 25 Chipping 29, 30 Pitching |
August
5,6,8 Pitching 13, 15 Fairway Woods & Hybrids 19, 20, 22 Full Swing (Impact) 26,27,29 On Course Playing Lesson September 2,3,5 Sand 9,10,12 Putting 16,17,19 Chipping 23,24,26 Pitching October 1,3,7 On Course Playing Lesson 8,10 On Course Playing Lesson |
*Our partner courses and ranges have facility fees for the use of their driving range, short game areas and golf course. Please click HERE to see those fees and instructions on how to check in at each facility.
LPGA 101, 102, 103 Classes
This Intro to Golf Program – conducted by Women for Women, follows the overall student-centered LPGA Integrated Performance System to guide you through a comprehensive “Welcome to Golf” 6-module program for new or relatively new female golfers. You will take your first step in your journey to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf.
Your LPGA professional will provide you with a base of knowledge, golf skills and most importantly the confidence required to get on course. We offer a 101, 102 and a 103 program. Program Features:
Your LPGA professional will provide you with a base of knowledge, golf skills and most importantly the confidence required to get on course. We offer a 101, 102 and a 103 program. Program Features:
- Let’s Get the Ball Rolling – Putting
- Getting the Ball on the Green – Chipping
- Getting the Ball in the Air - Pitching
- It’s all about Connection - Full Swing
- BIG Clubs and Bunker Play
- Empowering Your Game Putting it all Together
- Getting Comfortable On Course
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel 1 week out from the first class you get full refund for the program (minus 4% processing fees). If you cancel within 48 hours of the first class there is no refund. If you cancel between 48 hours and 1 week of the first class you will forfeit $50 of your registration fee. Once the program has started there are no make ups or refunds.
*Our partner courses and ranges have facility fees for the use of their driving range, short game areas and golf course. Please click HERE to see those fees and instructions on how to check in at each facility.
Program Dates:
Level 1:
Each class is one hour
Bander Park:
May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 5:00-6:00 p.m. (last class June 11 at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 12:00-1:00 p.m. (last class April 28th at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
The Landings:
August 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 Landings 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
Ruth Park: ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
April 27- June 1 Sunday 1:00- 2:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
June 15 - July 20 Sundays 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
September 7 - October 12 Sunday 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
March 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 11:00-12:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Tower Tee:
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
August 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Accelerated Class (3 two hour sessions) May 3, 10, 17 9:00-11:00 a.m. with Maria Palozola
Accelerated Class (3 two hour sessions) June 4, 18, 25 3:00-5:00 p.m. with Maria Palozola
The Landings:
August 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Level 2:
(Level 1 is a prerequisite. Participants should repeat Level 1 until they are proficient at what they learned before going to Level 2.)
Bander Park:
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 5:00-6:00 p.m. ( last class April 16 at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
Tower Tee:
June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Level 3:
Must have completed level 1 and 2 with proficiency. Otherwise please repeat previous levels until you and your instructor feel you are ready to move on.
Tower Tee:
August 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Note: Equipment can be provided if necessary. Let us know the day before you need us to bring it.
*Our partner courses and ranges have facility fees for the use of their driving range, short game areas and golf course. Please click HERE to see those fees and instructions on how to check in at each facility.
Program Dates:
Level 1:
Each class is one hour
Bander Park:
May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11 5:00-6:00 p.m. (last class June 11 at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 12:00-1:00 p.m. (last class April 28th at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
The Landings:
August 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 Landings 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
Ruth Park: ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
April 27- June 1 Sunday 1:00- 2:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
June 15 - July 20 Sundays 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
September 7 - October 12 Sunday 1:00-2:00 p.m. with Mike Fromuth
March 11, 18, 25, April 8, 15, 22 11:00-12:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Tower Tee:
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
August 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13 12:00-1:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Accelerated Class (3 two hour sessions) May 3, 10, 17 9:00-11:00 a.m. with Maria Palozola
Accelerated Class (3 two hour sessions) June 4, 18, 25 3:00-5:00 p.m. with Maria Palozola
The Landings:
August 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5, 12 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Alisha Matthews
April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Level 2:
(Level 1 is a prerequisite. Participants should repeat Level 1 until they are proficient at what they learned before going to Level 2.)
Bander Park:
March 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 5:00-6:00 p.m. ( last class April 16 at Tower Tee course) with Alisha Matthews
Tower Tee:
June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 6:00-7:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Level 3:
Must have completed level 1 and 2 with proficiency. Otherwise please repeat previous levels until you and your instructor feel you are ready to move on.
Tower Tee:
August 19, 26, Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Alisha Matthews
Note: Equipment can be provided if necessary. Let us know the day before you need us to bring it.
Women's Golf League
The St. Louis Golf Lessons Women's League offers female golfers of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to play on a regular basis in a fun, pressure free environment. Women often find it difficult to find other women to golf with for fun if they are not members of a country club or part of a competitive league. St. Louis Golf Lessons offers this opportunity through the spring, summer and fall months. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for fun, learning and light competition for game improvement. Our league provides a handful of free/optional clinics each year that league members can attend if they are interested in furthering their technique and lowering their scores.
Where: Tower Tee Golf & Recreation & Ruth Park
Who: Ladies of all ages and skill levels. Max of 28 players at each location.
When: 9 holes. Typically tee times start around 6:00 p.m. at Tower Tee and 5:30 at Ruth Park or may be earlier seasonally to keep daylight). There will be 16 dates scheduled annually.
Cost: Annual Fee Summer = $125. Fall League = $80. This is your admin fee and registration fee. There are no charge for any clinics that are offered. Players pay greens fees at the various courses each week typically $17 depending on the course. Note that some course offer carts and others don't. Cart fees are paid at the course along with greens fees.
Registration: Click Here and Select "Golf Leagues", then "Women's Golf League" in the menu. You will be notified if you are put on the waiting list. *Note, there is a dummy date of December 31 you will see when you register. Please ignore that when you register and ignore any reminders you get on December 30/31. There are no refunds once the league has started.
Where: Tower Tee Golf & Recreation & Ruth Park
Who: Ladies of all ages and skill levels. Max of 28 players at each location.
When: 9 holes. Typically tee times start around 6:00 p.m. at Tower Tee and 5:30 at Ruth Park or may be earlier seasonally to keep daylight). There will be 16 dates scheduled annually.
Cost: Annual Fee Summer = $125. Fall League = $80. This is your admin fee and registration fee. There are no charge for any clinics that are offered. Players pay greens fees at the various courses each week typically $17 depending on the course. Note that some course offer carts and others don't. Cart fees are paid at the course along with greens fees.
Registration: Click Here and Select "Golf Leagues", then "Women's Golf League" in the menu. You will be notified if you are put on the waiting list. *Note, there is a dummy date of December 31 you will see when you register. Please ignore that when you register and ignore any reminders you get on December 30/31. There are no refunds once the league has started.
Schedule of Events
Play:
Summer League:
Monday nights May through August at Tower Tee
Tuesday nights May through August at Ruth Park.
Fall League:
Monday nights September and October at Tower Tee
Tuesday nights September and October at Ruth Park
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. start depending on the season.
Learn:
Ruth Park Summer League Clinics ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
Tuesday July 8 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 15 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 29 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 5 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 19 4:00 p.m.
Ruth Park Fall League Clinics ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
Tuesday September 9 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 16 6:00 p.m.
Tower Tee Summer League Clinics:
Monday April 14 4:30 p.m.
Monday April 21 4:30 p.m.
Monday May 12 4:30 p.m.
Monday June 2 4:30 p.m.
Monday July 7 4:30 p.m.
Tower Tee Fall League Clinics
Demonstration clinics run 30-45 minutes before play.
Note: After the demonstration should you want to practice shots and have the instructor give you tips, you will need to purchase range balls from the course or pay short game fees if your location charges for short game area usage.
If you cannot make a clinic at Ruth Park or Tower Tee, you can attend one at the other clinic location as a substitute.
Play:
Summer League:
Monday nights May through August at Tower Tee
Tuesday nights May through August at Ruth Park.
Fall League:
Monday nights September and October at Tower Tee
Tuesday nights September and October at Ruth Park
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. start depending on the season.
Learn:
Ruth Park Summer League Clinics ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
Tuesday July 8 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 15 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 29 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 5 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday August 19 4:00 p.m.
Ruth Park Fall League Clinics ( Due to construction at Ruth Park, classes are temporarily being moved to Tower Tee. We will resume at Ruth Park as soon as the range re opens.)
Tuesday September 9 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday September 16 6:00 p.m.
Tower Tee Summer League Clinics:
Monday April 14 4:30 p.m.
Monday April 21 4:30 p.m.
Monday May 12 4:30 p.m.
Monday June 2 4:30 p.m.
Monday July 7 4:30 p.m.
Tower Tee Fall League Clinics
Demonstration clinics run 30-45 minutes before play.
Note: After the demonstration should you want to practice shots and have the instructor give you tips, you will need to purchase range balls from the course or pay short game fees if your location charges for short game area usage.
If you cannot make a clinic at Ruth Park or Tower Tee, you can attend one at the other clinic location as a substitute.
Meet Your St.Louis Women's Golf Academy Instructors
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Maria Palozola
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Alisha Mathews
Brent Reed
Michael Fromuth
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*Our partner courses and ranges have facility fees for the use of their driving range, short game areas and golf course. Please click HERE to see those fees and instructions on how to check in at each facility.
