Laura is an LPGA Class A Instructor and currently working on becoming an LPGA Master Professional. She has been teaching since 1993 where she started her professional career as co- owner and head teaching professional at Mulligans Indoor Driving Range in Springfield, IL. In 2002 she added the title of Head Teaching Professional for the Oaks Golf Course in Springfield, IL., then moved to Edwardsville, IL to teach at the Legacy Golf Course and Goshen Driving Range in 2004. In 2008 she added all junior and adult golf clinics for Lewis And Clark Community College, and following her passion for teaching, in 2017 she joined the Pheasent Run/Golf Headquarters team of instructors.
Laura has been studying the golf swing her entire career and attended numerous nationally ranked LPGA and PGA Golf Professional Teaching Seminar/Summits. With a
masters degree in public health (MPH), nationally certified health education specialist (NCHEC), she incorporates her education and experience in every lesson. She also uses the V1 Software Program for her video analysis of the golf swing, to help the student better understand the changes needed in their swing in an easy to understand manner, to take their game to the next level.
- 30 years professional teaching experience
- 2012 Elected Collegiate Hall of Fame, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
- 2010 Nationally Certified Health Education Specialist
- 2006 LPGA Practical Teaching Evaluation
- 2005 LPGA National Education Program III certification
- 2005 LPGA National Education Program II certification
- 2002-2003 participant ReMax World Long Drive
- 1993-2004 head teaching professional The Oaks Golf Course
- 1979-1982 competed in the Illinois High School State Championship
Teaching Philosophy
“I believe golf is a sport people of any shape, size, gender, age, or physical ability can play. Lessons are designed to complement the student’s strengths, and concentrated on aspects the student would like to most improve on. Lessons are centered around the student’s own unique physical characteristics and capabilities, personality, and understanding of the concepts. In a relaxed and uncomplicated manner, the student will acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their golf swing, their score, and most importantly, the enjoyment of the game.” ~Laura
Lesson Rates
Individual: 30 min./$55
Package: 3/$150, 5/$250, 10/$475
Individual: 60 min./$85
Package: 3/$250, 5/$400, 10/$750
Group: Any lesson/package first person pays full price-each additional person pays $40/hour or $20/half hour.
Jr’s: (16 years of age and younger): $40/30 mins.
