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
  

Ravenwood Golf Club

929 Lynaugh Road
Victor, NY 14564