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Marvol L. Barnard, PGA, LPGA

Director of Instruction
PGA Crest

Green Valley, AZ
Country Club of Green Valley, Green Valley, AZ

About Marvol

A proud dual member of the PGA and LPGA, Marvol Barnard is one of the most awarded and well-known golf instructors in Arizona.

Some of Marvol's noted awards and achievements:

  • LPGA Hall of Fame
  • LPGA National President (2019-2024)
  • LPGA National Teacher of the Year
  • PGA National Player Development Award
  • LPGA National Ellen Griffin Rolex Award
  • PGA Southwest Section Player Development Award (x2)
  • LPGA National Nancy Lopez Golf Achievement Award
  • Golf Digest Best Teachers in State (Arizona)
  • LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers Elite List
  • LPGA Central Section Teacher of the Year
  • PGA SW Section Southern Chapter Teacher of the Year
  • Golf Digest Top 50 Best Women Teachers
  • Girls Golf National Advisory Board
  • PGA Coach National Committee
  • LPGA National Education Team Instructor

Marvol’s focus and passion is on growing the game of golf. She teaches athletes of all ages and abilities, and especially loves bringing girls and women into the game. Innovative learning programs, clinics and on-course improvement programs are a specialty, with a large array of programs to choose from. Her coaching program, Go Go GO! (Get Out and Go Golfing!) is extremely popular, with adult and junior programs running throughout the season. Her very popular Girls Golf program has over 60 girls from the local area learning and playing the game of golf. Students from her Girls Golf program have received college scholarships, inclusion into the LPGA's Girls Golf Leadership Academy, and girls in her program qualifying for the Girls Golf National Championship.

Marvol and her husband Sam live in Green Valley, Arizona and in Marvol's spare time, they love to travel.

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I have had several lessons with Marvol Barnard. Marvol has the unique ability to diagnose the problem then offer a straightforward, easy to understand solution that will improve your game right away.

Ross W., Colorado

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Marvol is a delight and very knowledgeable. I especially like how she individualizes the lesson. She has helped me so much with golf while also making it enjoyable.

Bonnie V., Arizona

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Marvol is a great teacher! She is always thinking of ways to improve each individual’s stroke in her class. We had fun doing it! We looked forward to the time we would spend with her each week.

Bill and Ellen E., Arizona

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I have never met anyone more excited and dedicated to teaching the game of golf than Marvol Barnard. She is the gold standard for golf professionals in the LPGA-PGA. She is a truly remarkable leader in this field.

Carie L., Idaho

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Amazing results from my lesson yesterday! 8 pars and 4 over on the back 9. You are a great coach!

Andy G., Canada
Marvol's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee

Get comfortable for business golf


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Connect with golfers of similar skill

Have more fun on the course


Improving Your Game

Break 100

Break 90

Break 80

Add 10 yards

Improve your Short Game

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Make the high school golf team

Get swing diagnostic testing

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Teen

Adult

Senior

Male

Playing with disabilities

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

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SkillsTools
Putting
Speed
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Social Engagement
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Marvol's Facilities

Country Club of Green Valley

Green Valley AZ

*Coaching available to public

77 E Paseo de Golf, Green Valley, AZ 85614-3300

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