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Lynn Marriott Lynn Marriott is regarded as a true pioneer in the world of golf. After more than 35 years on the leading edge of how golf is taught, Lynn is today globally recognized as co-creator of the VISION54 principles, best-selling co-author and world-renowned coach. While Lynn’s knowledge of the golf swing is unmatched, her heartfelt and intuitive approach to coaching golf and integrating its elements has created a powerful shift in the games and lives of golfers, coaches and individuals around the world. Together with Pia Nilsson, Lynn has coached players to well over one hundred tour victories on the LPGA Tour, PGA Tour, European Tour, Ladies European Tour, and Japan Tour. They’ve coached nine different major winners and four #1 ranked players in the world. Snapshot Lynn Marriott • VISION54 co-founder ! • Golf Digest Top 50 Teacher • GOLF Magazine Top 100 Teacher VISION54.com • Class A PGA teaching professional • Class A LPGA teaching professional • Level 3 TPI certified golf fitness instructor • Director of Education at Arizona State University Golf Course (1993-1999) • Director of LPGA teacher training (1988-1997) • Consultant to LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program (1989-2004) • The First Tee Experience consultant (1998-2005) • Consultant to college teams, international teams, and PGA organizations around the world continued >> ©VISION54® Awards / Recognition VISION54’s golf schools – 54GOLF – have been awarded the best golf schools in America multiple times. VISION54’s coach programs – 54COACH – have repeatedly received the highest marks by peers for teachers / coaches training. 2018 – Arizona Golf Hall of Fame 2016 to present – Golf Digest Editor’s Choice Award for VISION54 Golf Schools 2016 – LPGA T&CP Hall of Fame 2015 – VISION54 honored as a GOLF Magazine Innovators of the Game 2012 to present – Ranked Golf Digest #2 Women Teacher in America 2010 – Southwest PGA Teacher of the Year 2008 – LPGA Ellen Griffin Rolex Award 2008 – Executive Women’s Golf Association Leadership Award 2002 – The First Tee Founder’s Award 2000 to present – Golf Digest America’s 50 Greatest Teachers 1996 to present – GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America 1992 – LPGA National Teacher of the Year 1989, 1992, 2002 – LPGA Western Section Teacher of the Year Author / Creator 2017 – Be A Player with Pia Nilsson 2016 – MYGAME Online Virtual Golf School with Pia Nilsson 2013 – VISION54 iPhone App with Pia Nilsson 2011 – Play Your Best Golf Now with Pia Nilsson 2007 – The Game Before The Game with Pia Nilsson 2005 – Every Shot Must Have A Purpose with Pia Nilsson 2005 – Sport Parent for the Future with Pia Nilsson 2003 – Golf Parent for the Future with Pia Nilsson Contributing writer to The First Tee Life Skills curriculum, coach training and golf curriculum. continued >> ©VISION54® Resume 1999 to present – Co-Founder of VISION54 1998 to present – HeartMath Certified Trainer and licensed provider 1998 to 2005 – The First Tee Programming and Curriculum Consultant 1989 to 1999 – LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program Consultant 1993 to 1999 – The ASU Karsten Golf Course Director of Golf Education and consultant to the ASU Women’s Golf Team 1988 to 1997 – Director of Teacher Training for the NIKE LPGA teaching schools 1993 – Dr. Ken Blanchard Golf University at San Diego 1992 to 1994 – National Golf Foundation / LPGA “Strategies for Effective Teaching and Coaching” Director and Facilitator 1988 to 1998 – Coaching for Sport Enhancement Associates / Chuck Hogan 1990 to 1993 – Team Building and Golf Programming for the Golf University and Ken Blanchard 1988 – Co-developed curriculum and education materials for LPGA Teaching Manual and LPGA Teaching Schools I, II, III 1982 to 1988 – Teaching professional at The Kittansett Club, Long Boat Key Club and John Island Club 1981 to 1985 – Assistant professional with Jack Nicklaus Club Management 1981 – B.S. in Marketing / Management, Cum Laude – Penn State University, State College, Pennsylvania 1977 to 1981 – Played on the Penn State Women’s Golf Team Numerous courses and seminars in communication, psychology, leadership, mental training, coaching and golf … still ongoing … always learning! ©VISION54®.