Team of instructors
Lauren Tallman, PGA Director of Instruction
Lauren Tallman is the Owner of Finger Lakes Golf Academy. With an outstanding background as a collegiate golfer and PGA Section tournament winner, Lauren Tallman brings both her passion and knowledge to the lesson tee. Lauren has 10+ years in assisting beginner, intermediate, and advanced golfers of all ages get introduced to the game of golf, and assisting in each individual achieve their personal goals.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2020/2019 WNYPGA Female Player of the Year
2020/2019 WNYPGA Youth Player Development Award winner
2020/2019 National PGA Junior League WNY Gamechanger Award winner
2016 CNYPGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Lauren is current involved with, and passionate about the following:
FLX Golf Academy golf lessons and summer camps
U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
Owner and Director of Instruction for the LPGA*USGA Girls Golf of Greater Rochester program
Penfield HS Girls Golf team coach
Sponsor and instructor with the LPGA Amateur Women Who Play of Rochester NY
Jim Mrva, PGA Golf Instructor
Jim Mrva is a 40+ year member of the PGA of America who is passionate about helping golfers to improve their game.
He is an experienced instructor/coach for all levels of play specializing in developing a powerful, repeating swing and multiple short game skills including pitching, putting and sand play.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2010 National PGA Professional of the Year
2013 National PGA Hall of Fame
1998 WNY PGA Professional of the Year
2007 WNY PGA Hall of Fame
2003-2005 WNY PGA President
2000,2001 WNY PGA Senior's Champion
2010 WNY PGA Super-Seniors Champion
We proudly teach golf at Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor, New York. Find our location below:
Ravenwood Golf Club
929 Lynaugh Road
Victor, NY 14564