Picture of Deb Vangellow

Deb Vangellow

In August 2021 LPGA Master Professional/PGA Honorary Director Deb Vangellow received the prestigious Ellen Griffin Rolex Award recognizing her major contribution to the teaching of golf.

She currently is the Director Of Instruction at Riverbend Country Club in Houston, Texas.  Deb is the 2012 LPGA National Teacher Of The Year, an LPGA, Golf Digest Woman, and Golf For Women “Top 50” Teacher, a Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine “Top Regional/Best in State” Teacher”, a US KIDS GOLF “Top 50 Master Kids Teacher” a GRAA “Elite Top Growth Of The Game Professional” and a Golf Tips Mag “Top 25 Teachers In The USA”.

She served as the National President of the LPGA Teaching And Club Professionals and is a longtime lead instructor in the LPGA Global Education Program in the U.S. and Asia. An educator/coach who offers wellness based developmental programming integrated into her “student centered” philosophy, Deb can be reached online at www.debvangellowgolf.com, and on Facebook and Twitter.

Filter Lessons by Topic

Nelly Korda at the 2021 CME Group Tour Championship - Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Make More Putts - Reading, Aim, and Stroke
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares some of her key putting thoughts to help you save shots on the green.
Lydia Ko at the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship - Photographer Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Chip Away at Your Score - Getting 'Up and Down'
LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame instructor Deb Vangellow shares her priceless secrets for saving shots around the green. LPGA Tour Photographs by Ben Harpring.
Deb Vangellow Beating your nerves on the golf course
10 Ways to Beat Your Nerves on the Golf Course
LPGA Master Professional, Deb Vangellow helps you to identify and understand what happens to you when you get nervous playing golf.
Business Golf for Women Golfers - Deb Vangellow - Womens Golf
Playing Business Golf for Women
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow sets out some key prerequisites you'll need to play confident golf in a business setting.
Nelly Korda - Ben Harpring
The Goal of Consistency in Golf
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her checklist of 'measurements' at set up to help you become a more consistent golfer regardless of what swing has showed up on the day.
Diane Bednarczuk 3
Don’t be a “Hit-and-Hope” Golfer
"Why should I take lessons?" - LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow introduces the 'builder' mode for improving your game with the help of an instructor.
Heres how to avoid wasting time on the practice range - Deb Vangellow - Womens Golf
12 Steps to Getting the Most Benefit From Your Golf Lessons
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow's advice on working with your instructor to get the best possible results from your golf lessons.
Alison Lee at the 2021 Marathon Classic - photo by Ben Harpring
Posture and Balance in Your Golf Swing
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow sets out the importance of posture in golf and how to get yourself into the ideally balanced address position.
Na Rin An at the 2023 US Womens Open - Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Play Better Pitch Shots
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow's pitching lesson. If you have a solid full swing that is a blend of body and arms with good rhythm, you can play a good pitch shot.
Ayaka Furue at the 2023 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions - Photo by Ben Harpring
Swing Tension Free with Gravity
Let natural forces play their part in your swing. LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow describes how setup and motion lead to less tension and better contact.
Gabi Ruffels 2023 Floridas Natural Charity Classic - Ben Harpring
Getting More Distance
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her keys to hitting the ball farther covering equipment, your pivot, and how to use your arms and hands.
Minjee Lee at the 2022 US Womens Open - Photographer Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Rhythm and Tempo: The Most Important Golf Swing Fundamentals
Better balance equates to better golf. LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her favorite ways to discover your golf swing's natural tempo.
Nelly Korda at the 2021 CME Group Tour Championship - Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Make More Putts - Reading, Aim, and Stroke
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares some of her key putting thoughts to help you save shots on the green.
Lydia Ko at the 2024 LPGA Drive On Championship - Photographer Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Chip Away at Your Score - Getting 'Up and Down'
LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame instructor Deb Vangellow shares her priceless secrets for saving shots around the green. LPGA Tour Photographs by Ben Harpring.
Deb Vangellow Beating your nerves on the golf course
10 Ways to Beat Your Nerves on the Golf Course
LPGA Master Professional, Deb Vangellow helps you to identify and understand what happens to you when you get nervous playing golf.
Business Golf for Women Golfers - Deb Vangellow - Womens Golf
Playing Business Golf for Women
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow sets out some key prerequisites you'll need to play confident golf in a business setting.
Nelly Korda - Ben Harpring
The Goal of Consistency in Golf
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her checklist of 'measurements' at set up to help you become a more consistent golfer regardless of what swing has showed up on the day.
Diane Bednarczuk 3
Don’t be a “Hit-and-Hope” Golfer
"Why should I take lessons?" - LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow introduces the 'builder' mode for improving your game with the help of an instructor.
Heres how to avoid wasting time on the practice range - Deb Vangellow - Womens Golf
12 Steps to Getting the Most Benefit From Your Golf Lessons
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow's advice on working with your instructor to get the best possible results from your golf lessons.
Alison Lee at the 2021 Marathon Classic - photo by Ben Harpring
Posture and Balance in Your Golf Swing
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow sets out the importance of posture in golf and how to get yourself into the ideally balanced address position.
Na Rin An at the 2023 US Womens Open - Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Play Better Pitch Shots
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow's pitching lesson. If you have a solid full swing that is a blend of body and arms with good rhythm, you can play a good pitch shot.
Ayaka Furue at the 2023 Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions - Photo by Ben Harpring
Swing Tension Free with Gravity
Let natural forces play their part in your swing. LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow describes how setup and motion lead to less tension and better contact.
Gabi Ruffels 2023 Floridas Natural Charity Classic - Ben Harpring
Getting More Distance
LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her keys to hitting the ball farther covering equipment, your pivot, and how to use your arms and hands.
Minjee Lee at the 2022 US Womens Open - Photographer Ben Harpring - Womens Golf
Rhythm and Tempo: The Most Important Golf Swing Fundamentals
Better balance equates to better golf. LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her favorite ways to discover your golf swing's natural tempo.
1 2 3 4

The Goal of Consistency in Golf

LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her checklist of ‘measurements’ at set up to help you become a more consistent golfer regardless of what swing has showed up on the day.

Don’t be a “Hit-and-Hope” Golfer

“Why should I take lessons?” – LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow introduces the ‘builder’ mode for improving your game with the help of an instructor.

Play Better Pitch Shots

LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow’s pitching lesson. If you have a solid full swing that is a blend of body and arms with good rhythm, you can play a good pitch shot.

Swing Tension Free with Gravity

Let natural forces play their part in your swing. LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow describes how setup and motion lead to less tension and better contact.

Getting More Distance

LPGA Master Professional Deb Vangellow shares her keys to hitting the ball farther covering equipment, your pivot, and how to use your arms and hands.