Maureen Farrell

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
PGA Section Teacher of the Year, GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, Golf Digest Best in State, Other (Indicate specific awards below in 3-a)

Other awards won:
GOLF Magazine, Teachers to Watch 2026-2027, Golf Digest Best Young Teachers

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 450
Female: 450
Junior: 300

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
40

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Junior Golf Expansion – The Oakwood Birdie Bandits PGA Junior League team doubled in size, now fielding multiple teams that compete across Kansas City. We also added junior supervised practice sessions, a “Little Linksters” beginner series, and partnerships with Watson Links to connect juniors with mentors.

LEGS (Ladies Engaged in Golf Series) – Our women’s golf community continues to thrive. The program emphasizes skill development, community, and confidence, integrating golf instruction with fun, social play experiences, this is a non-member – National association that our member can partake in.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
Off-Season Training Series – structured practice, skill-specific clinics, and supervised training.

Practice Club – weekly themed sessions for purposeful range work and accountability.

Oakwood University – educational series covering swing, fitness, equipment, and mental game.

Performance Team Integration – coaching collaboration between golf, fitness (TPI), and club fitting.

Guest Instructor Events – hosted Jason Baile, Jennifer Hudson (Vision54), Jon Tattersall, and Joe Hallett.

Junior Programs – PGA Jr. League, Watson Links mentorship, and seasonal clinics.

Women’s LEGS Program – community-based coaching, clinics, and on-course play.

Corporate & Group Experiences – team-building and skill sessions through the Oakwood Performance Center.