Mary Ritchie

MARY RITCHIE:  LPGA MEMBER, GOLF EDUCATOR, WRITER, COMPETITOR, PHOTOGRAPHER

I’ve had a love affair with golf for 25 years; it all began the day my father came home and announced he’d signed me up for golf and I’d begin the next day.  Having been active in all manner of athletics, I figured, I’d give it a shot….then another and another. I quickly became addicted to the game and its esoteric quality has teased and taunted me to become the seeker I am. My passion for the game has led me down many interesting fairways, and I’ve seen my share of hazards as well.

Here’s a snapshot of what drives me:

I AM AN OPEN-MINDED, FUN-SEEKING ADVENTURER WHO LOVES TO COLLABORATE.  I AM IGNITED BY INDEPENDENT-THINKERS AND LOVE BEING ON THE EDGE OF AN EXCITING IDEA OR CONCEPT.  OCCASIONALLY, TAKING RISKS IS SOMETHING I DARE TO DO ON BEHALF OF A GREAT IDEA. I LOVE A CHALLENGE AND HAVE NO ROOM FOR LIMITING-BELIEFS. I DO MY BEST TO CARE FOR OUR PLANET AND OPERATE FROM THIS MIND-SET. I REPLACE MY DIVOTS ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE. I AM VERY DISCERNING AND SEEK THE BEST IN ALL THINGS – INCLUDING MYSELF. IT IS HARD FOR ME TO TURN MY THINK TANK OFF…WHICH, COULD BE A GREAT THING FOR YOU.

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• 15 YEARS OF TEACHING AND COACHING EXPERIENCE
• HEAD COACH DIVISION I COLLEGE GOLF AT UAB
• FULL SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION I ATHLETE AND WINNER OF 1 COLLEGIATE TOURNAMENT
• ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL & CLUB-FITTING SPECIALIST AT DORAL GOLF RESORT & SPA
• COMPETED ON FUTURES GOLF TOUR, BMO CANADIAN TOUR AND VARIOUS MINI-TOURS
• WINNER OF 3 PROFESSIONAL TITLES AND 30 TOP 10 FINISHES
• FINISHED 3^RD IN LPGA T&CP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
• LPGA MEMBER SINCE 2002