Beverly Williams, LPGA Teaching Professional
The Inn at Bella Vista - Bella Vista, Arkansas

Beverly Williams doesn't have a lot of time to practice. She and her husband Bill run a bed & breakfast in Bella Vista (AR), called The Inn at Bella Vista. Beverly and Bill have six children and two terriers between them, plus she teaches golf at Bella Vista, which is a beautiful retirement resort area with eight golf courses, three short game facilities and classroom space at the Inn itself. Sometimes, Beverly has to settle for playing 18 in her head to work on her swing. While her practice routine may be limited, her skill and devotion to instruction is not.

Students can expect hard work from Beverly as she goes through solid fundamentals with them and tries to be very clear about what they are trying to accomplish. A former Futures Tour player, she knows what it takes to raise your game to a competitive level, but she never loses sight of how enjoyable the game is. "Golf is the only activity I have that I find continually challenging, exciting and fun," says Bev. "It tests my physical, mental and emotional states. With that in mind, I really like getting people excited about this incredible game and help making it fun for them."

Golfers often come to Beverly wondering how long it will take for them to become good players. She helps immediately by explaining the swing to a student and how it works with his or her body. She then advises beginners to simply practice and continue taking lessons. Intermediate players should do the same while placing added emphasis on the short game. More advanced players can improve by focusing on the mental side of golf with extra effort in course management and putting.

A teaching professional since 1993, Beverly has played in a couple of LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Division National Championships. Beverly earned her B.A. and M.A. through Memphis State University. She
was a National Board Member of the Executive Women's Golf League. She has attended Square Two Fitting School and also been a speaker at the Women in Golf Summit. The Kansas City Public Course Champion in 1991 & 1992, Beverly played the Futures Tour in 1993 and is formerly the Head Women's Golf Coach at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. 

During her years of teaching and developing golf programs for all levels of golfers, Beverly worked as the Head Women's Golf Coach at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. The team ranked No. 1 nationally in the NCAA Division II, and her team members held 3 out of the top 5 spots. 

Group Lessons

1. Fundamentals of Golf 101 is a series which covers the complete fundamentals of the swing and game. This is a good introduction and especially helpful for high handicappers.
2. Short Game Fundamentals 101 covers the basic putting and chipping strokes and short game management including ball placement, reading greens and selecting the right shot. Adds versatility to the game.
3. Stroke Savers 202 is designed for the better golfer is looking to take strokes off through a better short game and understanding the "next level" in golf. Group lessons require a minimum of 4 players and are priced accordingly.

Individual lessons:

• Geared to meet the needs of the specific player, each lesson covers a specific area of the golf swing, short game or specialty shots.  Cost: $50.00 per hour.

Couples Lessons:

• Designed to help couples develop their games and have more fun together. A joint lesson allows partners to understand and help each other. Cost: $75.00 per hour.

Additional Rate Info:

Couples lessons are $75. Golf packages available through the web site at www.iabv.com/iabvgolf.html 

I believe in the basics," says Beverly. "If a student understands the basics and how the swing works, they can learn to help identify and correct their fundamental problems. I stress practicing smart." For further information, call Bev at (501) 876-5645.