Rita Reasons is a Class A member of the LPGA. In September 2026, Rita was inducted into the LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame.
Throughout a career of over 32 years, she has gained national recognition as an accomplished instructor and leader within the golf industry. She is co-owner of the Nancy Quarcelino School of Golf. Prior to entering the golf industry, she had built a successful career in banking and performed with the Nashville Symphony after earning a degree in Music Performance.
Rita has received numerous honors for her teaching expertise, including: LPGA National Teacher of the Year, LPGA Top 50 Teacher, LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest Best Teachers in Tennessee, GOLF magazine Top Regional Teachers, and US Kids Golf Top 50 Teachers among others.
Rita is an active member of the LPGA and has served as President of the Midwest Section of the LPGA Professionals membership and on the Executive Leadership Committee.
Rita brings a different perspective to those wanting to learn and excel at the game of golf. She will tell you herself that it makes no difference whether you are about to tee it up in a professional tournament, perform with a symphony orchestra or lead a business; the journey and preparation required to get you to that level of performance is the same.
Her technical expertise and ability to communicate in a manner which you can relate provides a unique learning opportunity. She is a motivator and believes that you have the potential to play golf at whatever level you desire.
LPGA Professionals Hall of Fame Member 2026
LPGA National Teacher of the Year 2009
LPGA Midwest Section Teacher of the Year 2009
GOLF MAGAZINE Top Regional Teacher
Golf Digest Tennessee’s Best Instructors
LPGA Top 50 Best Teachers
US Kids Golf Top 50 Teacher
US Kids Golf Certified Coach
LPGA Class A Teaching and Club Professional Member
LPGA Sarah Hunter Junior Achievement Award
Golf for Women Magazine Top 50 Teacher
Jeri Reid Spirit of Golf Award
LPGA Goldie Bateson Service Award
President of the Midwest Section of the LPGA Teaching & Club Professionals 2010-2016
Executive and Leadership Committee Member for the LPGA T&CP
Callaway Golf Staff Member
Co-author of Staying on Course: Mastering Golf’s Most Challenging Shots
Graduated from college with a degree in Music Performance
Performed with the Nashville Symphony
Prior to becoming a golf professional, had a successful career in banking
First time ever on a golf course was as a caddy for my brother Gaylon
Didn’t actually start playing golf until after college
My first golf lesson was with Nancy Quarcelino
Knew I was hooked on golf after working as a volunteer for the LPGA Sara Lee Classic
Enjoys vacationing either in the mountains, near the ocean, or in the desert; really just enjoys being outdoors
Love working in my yard and landscaping
Being “Organized” is an understatement
One of the most competitive people you will ever meet
