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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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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.

Get Your Alignment Right with the Easy Aim Drill

The Easy Aim Drill from Maria Palozola teaches you how to ensure that you are aimed directly at your target. It will help you to eliminate any second guessing and have confidence that your alignment is correct.

Release the Club at the Right Time

Releasing the club too soon results in loss of power and control. Maria Palozola’s Move the Angles drill will help you release the clubhead right at the moment of impact.

Should You Keep Your Lead Arm Straight?

It is one of the most common questions that golfers ask. Maria Palozola answers whether or not it is necessary to keep your left arm straight (for right handers) in the golf swing.

Get Lined up with the Railroad Tracks

Having trouble with your alignment? Maria Palozola’s Railroad Tracks drill will get your feet, knees, hips, shoulders, arms, and eyes correctly lined up.

How to Hit a Low Shot Under a Tree

Maria Palozola demonstrates how to successfully hit a shot under a tree. Your set up is key to keeping a ball low, but there are also a few important swing tips that will keep you from adding too much trajectory.