Lauren Tallman, PGA, Golf Instructor at Ravenwood Golf Club, is a distinguished PGA Professional widely recognized for her exceptional contributions to the sport of golf. As the owner and lead instructor at Finger Lakes Golf Academy in Victor, New York, she has made a significant impact on both the development of young golfers and the promotion of the game. Through her academy, Tallman offers a range of programs that cater to different demographics, including youth, beginners, and adults. Her initiatives include youth programs such as the PGA Junior League Family Cup, LPGA Girls Golf, and Finger Lakes Junior Golf League, as well as adult and women-specific golf clinics.
Over the years, Tallman has received numerous prestigious awards in recognition of her outstanding work within the golf community. Among her accolades are the Western New York PGA Youth Player Development Award and Women’s Player of the Year, which she has won multiple times in recent years. Tallman’s career also includes early recognition, such as being named the Central New York PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year. Tallman’s influence extends to the PGA Junior League, where she has received the Gamechanger Award for multiple years. Most recently, Tallman was selected by the PGA Magazine and GRAA as a Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional and named the Victor Young Entrepreneur of the Year. These awards reflect her dedication to growing the game of golf and spreading joy and love for the sport.
Lauren Tallman’s career serves as an inspiring example of dedication to the sport of golf, the development of future players, and the advancement of women in golf. Her influence in Western New York is profound, and her ongoing work ensures that the game will continue to thrive in the region for years to come.
-Mollie Mars