Michelangelo/Teaching Philosophy

It has been said that Michelangelo saw a large stone, on the side of the road. Many people passed it by, thinking the stone had no potential, but Michelangelo saw something else. He saw one of his greatest masterpieces, the sculpture of David.

When asked, "How did you make this?" he replied, "I looked inside the stone and saw the true David. I simply took everything that was NOT David away."

When I teach, I see the golf swing you could have if only we took a few things away. I see your potential and craft a plan to help you achieve that reality.

When you leave a lesson, you will know What to work on, Why to work on it, and most importantly How to practice. If you do the drills and practice the way I advise, you can build a swing that lowers your scores and increases your enjoyment of the game.

I work with students of all ages. My youngest student was 3 yrs old. My oldest is 84 and counting. I do tend to specialize in working with children who wish to play competitive golf in college. I present a total improvement program which includes swing fundamentals, short game skills, mental focus, visualization, on course training, and competitive preparation.

Over 40 of my students have been awarded golf scholarships to schools such as Princeton, Auburn, Wake Forest, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Appalachian State University and more. Former students have gone on to play in PGA and LPGA Tour events, as well as the USGA US Open and Senior Open.

People have asked me if I like working better with beginners or more advanced players like my mini tour players. I can honestly say I enjoy both. I am in awe of the power a pro can generate when they get their swing grooved, and I still get a thrill when I get to see a beginner hit the ball in the air for the first time ever. Teaching is more than a job. It is a passion. Some people get up in the morning and make sales calls, others make cars. I make golf swings. It is a beautiful thing."

"I've taken golf instructions from several different pros over the years.  Your are TOPS!  Your have a wonderful, caring  manner with your precise intruction.  You are most encouraging to the struggling golfers!  That means so much! Keep up the great work"

- Carol, High Point, NC

"I drive past six or more other golf professional to get to a lesson with Anne Marie. I find her to be efficient and effective. In one lesson with Anne Marie, I learned more than I had in all my years playing golf."

- Eric M. Charlotte, NC

"Anne Marie helped me to change my handicap from a 30 to a 17 in one season. In the beginning, I thought her drills were kind of boring, but I did them every day, like she said. She knows what she's talking about. My next goal is to get to a 10 handicap. With her help, I think I can make it."

- Carol P. Winston-Salem.

"I am 9 ½ years old. My dad tried to teach me but that was not fun for either one of us. Anne Marie showed me some games I could play to get better and I did. Now I am the best golfer in my family. I hope to play in tournaments this year and win trophies."

- Tommy W. Greensboro, NC

"In the last year, Anne Marie has helped me to take my scoring average from a 71 to a 67. She worked with me on course management, and especially the mental game. I played well in college, but realized to achieve my goal of playing on the Nationwide Tour, I had to take it to another level. She has created a three year plan to help me be the best I can be. I have taken lessons from a lot of high dollar teaching pros you might see on the Golf Channel. Anne Marie not only has the talent to teach. She has the heart too. "

- Jacob R. Roanoke, VA