INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Seasonal January 1st – March 31st

Nancy Quarcelino is a member of the LPGA and PGA of America. Within a career that spans over 38 years, she has been recognized as a leader and expert in her field within the golf industry. Nancy has coached a wide range of golfers during her career including: amateur men and women of all abilities, competitive junior golfers, players on the LPGA Tour, the PGA developmental tours, LPGA and PGA club professionals, and collegiate golfers.

Nancy began playing golf at the age of eight years old at the encouragement of her parents who were both avid golfers. She played competitive golf as an amateur and continued to play collegiately at Western Kentucky University (1973-1977) where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Physical Education.

While working on her Master’s degree at Florida State University (1977-1979), she began her career in golf, as an assistant coach for the FSU women’s golf team. There, she received her Master of Science Degree with a major in Administration/Supervision and Curriculum of Physical Education.

A few years later she returned to her alma mater at Western Kentucky University (1979-1986) where she coached the women’s golf team as she continued to pursue her career as a golf professional.

Nancy has held the position of Head Professional/General Manager at Indian Hills Country Club in Bowling Green, KY (1979-1986) at the same time she was the Women’s Coach at Western Kentucky. She was the Head Professional at Hermitage Golf Course (1986-1992) in Old Hickory, TN. She was the host professional for the LPGA Sara Lee Classic Tournament while at Hermitage Golf Course and also qualified to play in the inaugural Sara Lee in 1988.

In addition to her Head Professional and management duties, Nancy developed a strong following and outstanding reputation as a teacher of the game. She soon realized that this was her true passion, and in 1992 she started the Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf at Hermitage Golf Course located in the Nashville, TN area.

For the past 23 years, the Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf has been the mainstay for golf education in Middle Tennessee and surrounding areas. It is currently located at King’s Creek Golf Club, an Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, in Spring Hill, TN.

The NQSOG is equipped with state of the art equipment to help golfers perform at their best: FlightScope, BodiTrak, V1 Computer analysis software, Shot by Shot statistical analysis program, and the Mental Golf Profile are just some of the instruction components utilized. A variety of private and group coaching programs are available for golfers of all levels of ability.

During the winter months, Nancy is the featured Top 100 instructor at the PGA Center for Learning and Performance at Port St. Lucie, FL. From this location she has instructed golfers from all over the world, assisted the PGA of America with special events, and designed/implemented new instruction programs.

Awards & Honors

• LPGA Teaching & Club Professional “Hall of Fame Member” 2012
• Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni 2015
• Class A, PGA Member, Quarter Century Member (now 29 years)
• LPGA National Teacher of the Year 2000
• Two time LPGA Southeast Section Teacher of the Year 1993, 2000
• LPGA Top 50 Teacher 2008-2009
• GOLF MAGAZINE Top 100 Teacher since 2003
• Golf Digest Top 50 Best Women Teachers in America
• Golf for Women magazine, Top 50 Teacher 2000-2008
• Golf Digest Best Teachers in Tennessee
• Four time PGA Middle TN Chapter Teacher of the Year 1990, 1996, 2000, 2011
• Three time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year 1989, 1997, 2000
• Tennessee PGA Horton Smith Award 1998
• Tennessee PGA Merchandiser of the Year 1998
• PGA Middle Tennessee Chapter Jr Golf Leader Award 2011
• PGA Middle Tennessee Chapter Richard Eller “Growth of the Game Award” 2012

Additional Accomplishments & Service

• Played in numerous T&CP National Championships
• Past President of the Middle Tennessee Section of the PGA 2011-2012
• One of 8 finalists for the National PGA Teacher of the Year 2001
• Served on the PGA National Communications and Public Relations Committee
• Member of the Proponent Group, a network of golf educators, 2009 to present
• Formed the group to establish the first chapter of EWGA in Tennessee 1994
• Participated in PGA Growth of the Game incentives: Take Your Daughter to the Course Week, Family Golf Month, Free Fittings, Women’s Golf Month, Get Golf Ready

Media & Publications

• Co-author of: “Staying on Course: Mastering Golf’s Most Challenging Shots”
• Featured on ESPN television/radio, XM radio, Golf Channel, PGA Tour Radio Network, Golf Talk America Radio
• Co-host Music City Golf Talk radio
• Golf Channel, PGA Golf Tips segment
• Golf Channel Academy, LPGA Inaugural Golf Tips segment
• Weekly golf column, Tennessean Williamson AM, 2002 to present
• GOLF Magazine Articles
• com video instruction segments
• Sports Illustrated, “Big Play” articles
• Numerous PGA Magazine articles
• Southern Living Magazine, Cooking Light Magazine
• GolfWeek Magazine spotlight
• “The Best Golf Advice I Ever Received”, Donald Trump
• Contributor to “Teaching Physical Education”, Singer/Dick
• QSOG.com
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin

Sample Video Segments

http://www.qsog.com/portfolio/three-easy-moves-stronger-backswing/

http://www.qsog.com/portfolio/improve-accuracy-umbrella-drill/

http://www.qsog.com/portfolio/use-watch-hit-straighter-shots/

Notable Students

• LPGA/Symetra Tour: JoAnne Carner, Judy Dickenson, Sherri Turner, Jean Bartholemew, Cathy Johnston-Forbes, Amy Read, Beth Bader, Colleen Walker, Sandra Angulo Minarro PGA/Nationwide/European Tours: Harry Taylor, Krister Eriksson

• Participants in the US Amateur Championship, the British Amateur Qualifier, Tennessee Men’s and Women’s Championships, Junior State and National Events, and the National Amputee Championship.

Trained LPGA T&CP Members, PGA Members, Keiser University Professionals, Professional Golf