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Tina Biography

Awards
2017 Arizona Golf Association – ED Updegraff Award Recipient
2017 -2018 GOLF Digest Best in State – Arizona
2017- 2018 LPGA TOP 50 Best Teachers List
2017 US KIDS TOP 50 Teacher
• 2016 US KIDS TOP 50 Teacher
2015 Recipient Marilyn Smith Award
• 2014 LPGA National Teacher of The Year
• 2014 LPGA Central Section Teacher of The Year
• 2006 Inducted into the Arizona State University Hall of Fame
• 1993 Inducted into the New Hampshire Hall of Fame
• Three time Pac 10 All Conference Team Awards
• 1984-1985 NCAA All-American Awards
• 1985 Golden Corral Award Recipient
• 1984 Broderick Award Nominee

Accomplishments
• Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Raised in Bedford, N.H
• Arizona has been her home since 1980
• Husband is Larry Fischer and we have two daughters, Sarah 27 and Heidi 25
• Began to play golf at the age of 14 and she has competed nationally and internationally for over 35 years
• BS degree in Physical Education at ASU with a minor in Anatomy and Physiology
• 2014-2015 LPGA T&CP Central Section Treasurer
• 2012-2015 LPGA T&CP Central Section Member Growth Committee Chair Person
• 2012-2015 LPGA T&CP Member Growth Committee Tour Liaison Chairperson
• 2012 – Phoenix City Chamber of Commerce Nominee for The Athena Award
• 2012, 2014 LPGA T&CP National Championship
• 2012 Host of the Inaugural FORE Barrow Challenge
• 2011-2014 LPGA T&CP Educational Host and Host Site Coordinator

• 2011 LPGA Senior Tucson Legends Tour – 2nd Place Finish
• 2011, 2012, 2013 LPGA T&CP Central Section Teacher of The Year Finalist
• 2010 LPGA Senior BJ’s Legends Tour- 2nd Place Finish
• 2010-2014 LPGA T&CP Class A Member
• 2008-2013 Top 3 finishes in the LPGA TC&P Division Team Championship
• 2008, 2011 Legends Tour Handa Cup International World Team Member
• 2008-present LPGA TC&P Division Member
• 2008-present LPGA Senior Legends Tour Member, competing in 3-4 tournaments each year
• 2004-2008 Scottsdale Community College Women’s Head Golf Coach
• 2005-2006 Phoenix Country Day School Women’s Head Golf Coach
• 2004-present LPGA Director of Instruction at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona
• 1993 LPGA Sara Lee Classic Runner Up
• 1990 LPGA Jamie Farr Classic Champion
• 1987-2000 Active LPGA TOUR Member and maintained membership
• 1987-2015 LPGA Tournament Membership
• Low Career Round of 64
• 1988 Rookie year on Tour
• 1987 Qualified for the LPGA tour
• 1984 & 1985 NCAA Collegiate All-American
• Member of 2 Western Collegiate Association Championship Teams
• 1983-1985 3-time Regional PAC 10 All-Conference Team Member
• 1984 Eastern Amateur Champion
• 1984 Pac 10 Champion
• 1984 Golf Digest Top Ten Amateur Golfer
• 1984 ASU Sun Devil Champion
• 1983-1985 multiple Top 5 finishes in College Tournaments
• 1983 New England Amateur Champion
• 1981 NH State Champion
• 1979 NH State Junior Champion tied for 3rd place

Certifications
• BioSwing Dynamics Certified Instructor
• Aimpoint Express Green Reading Certified Instructor
• Flightscope Launch Monitor Certified Instructor
• US Kids Golf Certified Instructor
• Vision 54 Coaching for the Future Coach
• Ping Golf Equipment Certified Club Fitter
• JC Video Swing Analysis Certified Instructor