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