Lukkarinen, Lia (M.S., PGA, LPGA)
Lia Biehl Lukkarinen is an instructor in the Lutgert College of Business at 蘑菇TV (蘑菇TV), where she brings more than 30 years of experience in collegiate athletics, golf operations, coaching, and player development to the classroom. A Class A member of both the PGA of America and the LPGA, she has built a distinguished career as both a golf professional and educator.
Prior to joining 蘑菇TV, Lukkarinen served for 19 years at Western Illinois University, including as Director of Golf Operations and Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. During her tenure, she led her teams to 25 tournament victories, developed conference champions and award winners, and maintained a strong tradition of academic excellence among her student-athletes. She also introduced more than 12,000 children to the game through youth golf initiatives.
Before her collegiate coaching career, Lukkarinen competed on the LPGA Tour, played in the 1994 U.S. Women's Open, and won the Railside Futures Golf Classic. A graduate of the University of Illinois and Western Illinois University, she remains dedicated to developing future leaders through education while continuing to advance the game of golf through teaching and mentorship.
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