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What Does Laura Stand for?

Laura has her own unique way of looking at life that is fun and contagious.  Her friend's and family call it "Laura Logic."  She says it best here:

I passionately care about helping people and sharing with others the things that have brought joy to my life. I am also an innovative thinker who enjoys searching for unique answers to new and old questions.  My main areas of focus in my life are golf, nature/outdoor activities, and photography.  In my life and career I have worked to keep these the focus of what I get to do every day.  I love inspiring others to work towards their goals and what ultimately brings them joy.

I have the privilege of teaching golf to many amazing people.  It is through the relationships I have developed with my students that I am able to find out what golf means to them in order to make their golfing experience more meaningful. My holistic coaching philosophy allows for personal growth in all aspects of a players life, which leads to the maximizing of each student's potential. I enjoy consulting with my students to build upon their strengths and make their weaknesses less of a liability. I give each person the knowledge for them to be their own best coach - on the range or on the course.  This comes from the knowledge and experience that I have gained over the years that allows me to give players shortcuts in order to quicken the learning process.

In my downtime, I like to "Wander Deliberately", usually through the woods, up a mountain, or through a garden with my camera on my hip.  It is through years of wandering that I have developed a keen eye for the beauty and novelty that you stumble across in life.  I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, hanging out with my friends and family, hiking, canoeing down a peaceful or exhilarating river, growing heirloom tomatoes (and other fun plants/vegetables), playing with my dogs, and snuggling with my cats.  I've come to the conclusion that life is too short not to do what you love or aspire to do. 

Laura's Background

Certifications/Memberships:
  • LPGA Class A Teaching Professional with 15 years experience
  • Titleist Performance Insitute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 2
  • HeartMath Zone Performance Coach
  • First Tee Certified Level 1 Coach
  • LPGA*USGA Girls Golf Coach and Co-site Director

Teaching:
  • As a coach for Augsburg College, her team recorded the best MIAC finish in 2009 and lowest 54-hole total in school history.  Since beginning her coaching career, Laura improved the team’s scoring average by 25.5 strokes and improved each player’s stroke averages by an average of 7.1 strokes per player. 
  • Finalist for LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year (2011 and 2012) and LPGA Junior Leader Award (2016)
  • Finalist for Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in the State of Minnesota (2013 and 2015)

Playing Experience
  • Tie 29th at the 2003 LPGA T&CP National Championship
  • Tied 5th LPGA T&CP Team National Championship in 2004.  
  • Midwest Section Championship (T5th – 2005, 5th – 2006, 7th – 2003 and 2004, and 9th – 2007).
  • Played twice in the LPGA’s State Farm Rail Classic in Springfield, Ill. as an amateur.
  • At Bradley, Patrick set school records for low season scoring average and low 54-hole tournament scoring, and was a two-time All-Missouri Valley Conference honoree. 
  • At Ohio State, Laura set a new freshman scoring average record in 1998, took rookie of the year honors in 1998, and earned medalist honors at the 1997 Lady Buckeye fall invitational.
  • Patrick was an Illinois high school state champion in 1995, and was ranked 23rd nationally among junior girl golfers in 1996 by Golfweek magazine.