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Maria Palozola

Maria Palozola has been selected as one of the Top 50 LPGA Teachers in the World from 2008 to the present and chosen as LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year in 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 & 2018.

Maria was also selected as a U.S. Kids Top 50 Master Kids Teacher after making the Top 50 list in 2016, 2017 & 2018 and selected a Golf Range Association of America Top 50 Growth of the Game Instructor in 201, 2018 & 2019.

Listed as a Golf Digest Best Teacher in State, Maria was the Lead Instructor for the Golf Channel Academy with Maria Palozola in St. Louis, MO.  Maria has appeared on the Golf Channel doing golf tips for the Golf Fix, School of Golf and The Morning Drive.

Maria Palozola instructs online at mygolfinstructor.com and gives lessons and clinics in person at stlouisgolflessons.com and mariapalozola.com.

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How to Adjust for the Slope in Bunkers - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
How to Conquer Sloped and Uneven Lies in a Bunker
When your ball lands on a slope in the sand, a standard bunker setup won't cut it. LPGA Instructor Maria Palozola breaks down how to read the grade and adjust your body alignment so you can cleanly splash...
The Putt-Chip for Delicate Greenside Shots - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
The "Putt-Chip" for Delicate Greenside Shots
When you’re facing a delicate downhill chip or fluffy fringe, a standard bump and run might be too aggressive. Maria Palozola introduces the "Putt-Chip," a combination of a putting stroke and a lofted club...
Downhill Putts - Maria Palozola (1)
How to Handle Fast Downhill Putts
Is it going to turn into a 3-putt or will you get lucky and drain it on your first attempt? You probably fear downhill putts much more than uphill and for good reason. Lesson by Maria Palozola.
Reading Double Breaking Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Master the Multi-Break System for Complex Putts
Stop guessing on complex greens! LPGA Professional Maria Palozola shares her systematic approach to conquering double and triple breaking putts.
Should I Open My Clubface in the Bunker - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Should You Open Your Clubface in the Bunker?
Maria Palozola shows you when and how to open your clubface in the bunker to make getting out of the sand simple and fun.
Relax and Make More Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Relax and Make More Putts
Tension in putting can make your stroke choppy and make it difficult to control both your distance and your path. In this lesson, Maria Palozola has six key steps to help you get the tension out of your...
Maria Palozola - Hitting Putts off the toe or heel deliberately
Hitting Putts Off the Toe or Heel Deliberately
Maria Palozola demonstrates intentionally striking putts off the toe or heel of your putter. In most cases, you should try to strike your golf shots in the sweet spot to control distance and spin, but...
Stop 3-Putting! We asked 18 LPGA and PGA Instructors for their best advice for golfers on how to master long putting and prevent 3-putts.
How to Read the Green Like a Pro
Top 50 LPGA Teacher Maria Palozola says start reading the green from the fairway and establish a good routine with quality practice strokes that are a realistic rehearsal for your putt.
How Deep Should You Dig Your Feet in the Sand by Maria Palozola
Digging Your Feet into the Sand in Bunkers
Maria Palozola shows you how far to dig your feet into the sand which can help determine how much sand you take and how high or low the ball comes out.
Severely Breaking Short Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Making Those Tricky Breaking Short Putts
Should you hit a short putt that has a sharp break firm or should you let it die into the hole? Maria Palozola shows how to handle a slippery 3 footer.
Miss it on the Pro Side - Maria Palozola
Miss Your Putts on the Pro Side
Maria Palozola's putting drill challenges you to play enough break on every putt, which many amateurs fail to do. Keeping it on the high side will help you hole more putts.
Pick a Landing Spot for Your Chips - Maria Palozola
Pick a Landing Spot When You Chip
Distance control on your chip shots can be tricky. Maria Palozola demonstrates how to take the focus away from the flag and on to a landing spot so that you can use the natural contours of the green and...
How to Adjust for the Slope in Bunkers - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
How to Conquer Sloped and Uneven Lies in a Bunker
When your ball lands on a slope in the sand, a standard bunker setup won't cut it. LPGA Instructor Maria Palozola breaks down how to read the grade and adjust your body alignment so you can cleanly splash...
The Putt-Chip for Delicate Greenside Shots - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
The "Putt-Chip" for Delicate Greenside Shots
When you’re facing a delicate downhill chip or fluffy fringe, a standard bump and run might be too aggressive. Maria Palozola introduces the "Putt-Chip," a combination of a putting stroke and a lofted club...
Downhill Putts - Maria Palozola (1)
How to Handle Fast Downhill Putts
Is it going to turn into a 3-putt or will you get lucky and drain it on your first attempt? You probably fear downhill putts much more than uphill and for good reason. Lesson by Maria Palozola.
Reading Double Breaking Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Master the Multi-Break System for Complex Putts
Stop guessing on complex greens! LPGA Professional Maria Palozola shares her systematic approach to conquering double and triple breaking putts.
Should I Open My Clubface in the Bunker - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Should You Open Your Clubface in the Bunker?
Maria Palozola shows you when and how to open your clubface in the bunker to make getting out of the sand simple and fun.
Relax and Make More Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Relax and Make More Putts
Tension in putting can make your stroke choppy and make it difficult to control both your distance and your path. In this lesson, Maria Palozola has six key steps to help you get the tension out of your...
Maria Palozola - Hitting Putts off the toe or heel deliberately
Hitting Putts Off the Toe or Heel Deliberately
Maria Palozola demonstrates intentionally striking putts off the toe or heel of your putter. In most cases, you should try to strike your golf shots in the sweet spot to control distance and spin, but...
Stop 3-Putting! We asked 18 LPGA and PGA Instructors for their best advice for golfers on how to master long putting and prevent 3-putts.
How to Read the Green Like a Pro
Top 50 LPGA Teacher Maria Palozola says start reading the green from the fairway and establish a good routine with quality practice strokes that are a realistic rehearsal for your putt.
How Deep Should You Dig Your Feet in the Sand by Maria Palozola
Digging Your Feet into the Sand in Bunkers
Maria Palozola shows you how far to dig your feet into the sand which can help determine how much sand you take and how high or low the ball comes out.
Severely Breaking Short Putts - Maria Palozola - Womens Golf
Making Those Tricky Breaking Short Putts
Should you hit a short putt that has a sharp break firm or should you let it die into the hole? Maria Palozola shows how to handle a slippery 3 footer.
Miss it on the Pro Side - Maria Palozola
Miss Your Putts on the Pro Side
Maria Palozola's putting drill challenges you to play enough break on every putt, which many amateurs fail to do. Keeping it on the high side will help you hole more putts.
Pick a Landing Spot for Your Chips - Maria Palozola
Pick a Landing Spot When You Chip
Distance control on your chip shots can be tricky. Maria Palozola demonstrates how to take the focus away from the flag and on to a landing spot so that you can use the natural contours of the green and...
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How to Conquer Sloped and Uneven Lies in a Bunker

When your ball lands on a slope in the sand, a standard bunker setup won’t cut it. LPGA Instructor Maria Palozola breaks down how to read the grade and adjust your body alignment so you can cleanly splash the ball out every single time.

The “Putt-Chip” for Delicate Greenside Shots

When you’re facing a delicate downhill chip or fluffy fringe, a standard bump and run might be too aggressive. Maria Palozola introduces the “Putt-Chip,” a combination of a putting stroke and a lofted club that provides maximum control and a soft, dead landing.

How to Handle Fast Downhill Putts

Is it going to turn into a 3-putt or will you get lucky and drain it on your first attempt? You probably fear downhill putts much more than uphill and for good reason. Lesson by Maria Palozola.

Relax and Make More Putts

Tension in putting can make your stroke choppy and make it difficult to control both your distance and your path. In this lesson, Maria Palozola has six key steps to help you get the tension out of your putting stroke so you can improve your feel and consistency on the greens.

Hitting Putts Off the Toe or Heel Deliberately

Maria Palozola demonstrates intentionally striking putts off the toe or heel of your putter. In most cases, you should try to strike your golf shots in the sweet spot to control distance and spin, but hitting on the toe or heel in certain circumstances might be of benefit.

Stop 3-Putting! We asked 18 LPGA and PGA Instructors for their best advice for golfers on how to master long putting and prevent 3-putts.

How to Read the Green Like a Pro

Top 50 LPGA Teacher Maria Palozola says start reading the green from the fairway and establish a good routine with quality practice strokes that are a realistic rehearsal for your putt.

Miss Your Putts on the Pro Side

Maria Palozola’s putting drill challenges you to play enough break on every putt, which many amateurs fail to do. Keeping it on the high side will help you hole more putts.

Pick a Landing Spot When You Chip

Distance control on your chip shots can be tricky. Maria Palozola demonstrates how to take the focus away from the flag and on to a landing spot so that you can use the natural contours of the green and get the ball close to the hole.