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Vince Lazar, PGA

Head Golf Professional at the Valparaiso Country Club
PGA Crest

Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso Country Club, Valparaiso, IN

About Vincent

Vince Lazar PGA Valparaiso Country Club

Teaching Professional Bio

I am entering my 34th year as a PGA golf professional. Twenty-Five of those years as men’s and women’s golf coach at DePauw University and Indiana University. Five years ago I retired from DePauw University and relocated back to my “Region” roots to spend more time with family.

As an instructor, my teaching philosophy is to learn about your athletic background, do a physical evaluation and then help you set goals as a golfer. I will observe you as a golfer either on the driving range or on the course, then use a variety of teaching aids to provide you feedback in an effort to allow for the most efficient means of learning. I use both Trackman and video analysis to help you learn, along with more traditional modes of instruction. As a former NCAA D1 collegiate player and PGA professional I also understand and implement mental strategies used commonly in Sport Psychology.

GOLF INSTRUCTION & COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 34 year member PGA of America • 25 years as an NCAA D1 and D3 Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach at Indiana University, University of New Orleans and DePauw University. • 20 years as a golf instructor including First Tee, Special Olympics, Nike Golf Camps, University Golf Camps at Duke University, Indiana University, Indiana Golf Foundation. Coached both senior and junior high golf teams • Instructed women’s instructional program at the Valparaiso Country Club and Tiger Pointe Country Club along with overseeing junior golf programs at the Valparaiso Country Club, Tiger Pointe Country Club, Lakes of the Four Seasons Golf Club and the Martinsville Country Club.

TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS:

• Trackman University Certified • Titleist Performance Institute: Levels 1 and 2 • True Temper Club Fitting • PGA Junior Coach Certification

• First Tee Coach

• PGA Hope

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• 3x National College Coach of the Year • Taught former Indiana State Junior Champion • Coached National Collegiate Player of the Year • 30 collegiate players recognized as All-Americans

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science & Education: University of New Orleans • Masters of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology: Indiana University • Doctorate of Education (ABD) Motor Learning & Educational Psychology: Indiana University

Vincent's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Learn the basics

Get comfortable for business golf

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill

Connect with golfers of similar age


Improving Your Game

Get swing diagnostic testing

Make the high school golf team

Break 80

Break 100

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Improve your Short Game

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Teen

Senior

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

Improve with Vincent.

SkillsTools
Putting
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Club Fitting
Full Swing
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Vincent's Facilities

Valparaiso Country Club

Valparaiso IN

*Coaching available to public

2501 Country Club Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383-7030