ABOUT
Barbara
Barbara’s story
As a former Mizzou golfer with over a decade of competitive experience at national and international amateur levels, Barbara Blanchar founded Barbara Blanchar Golf with a simple mission: to share her love of the game with others.
After transitioning to become a PGA Professional, Barbara now dedicates herself to transforming her extensive knowledge and skills into opportunities for her students. While she still competes herself, her true passion lies in helping others achieve their golfing aspirations—whether they’re pursuing professional careers, college scholarships, high school championships, or simply looking to lower their handicap and enjoy more rewarding rounds with friends and family.
At Barbara Blanchar Golf, every student’s dream, from winning club championships to competing nationally, becomes a personalized journey guided by Barbara’s expertise and unwavering commitment to their success.
former competitor
— a lifelong mentor
background, awards
& professional development
player accomplishments & special honors
2023 & 2024 Gateway PGA Senior Female Player of the Year
2021 Gateway PGA Professional Development Award
2001-2019 Gateway PGA Female Player of the Year
2015 Gateway PGA Horton Smith Award
2013 Gateway PGA Teacher of the Year
2010 Gateway PGA Junior Leader of the Year
2007 Rock Bridge High School Sports Hall of Fame
2005-2006 PGA Presidents’ Council Award
2000 Columbia Tribune Top 100 Century Athlete
1995 Future’s Tour, Top 10 Finisher
1990 Runner-up USGA Women’s Amateur Public Links
1982-1990 5-time Missouri State Champion
1986-1990 University of Missouri Golf Team, All Big 8
other golf awards
2014 Inducted into the Columbia Golf Hall of Fame
2007 Inducted into the RockBridge High School Sports Hall of Fame
2000 Named by Columbia Tribune 1 of the Top 100 Columbia Sports Stars of the Century
work background
2011 – Current : WingHaven Country Club – PGA Teaching Professional
2007 : Incorporated BB Golf, LLC
2003-2007 : Crystal Springs Quarry Golf Center – PGA Director of Instruction
1999-2003 : Westwood Country Club – PGA Teaching Professional
1995-1999 : Columbia Country Club – PGA Head Golf Professional
1991-1995 : Isleworth Country Club – PGA Apprentice
teaching certifications
1995 Certified Class A – PGA Golf Professional
PGA.COACH The Modern Coach and The American Development Model Certification
PGA Teaching Seminars (J. Ballard, H. Haney, T. Cusick, B. Harmon, J. McLean, S. Utley, J. Hardy, P. Berg)
Certified Titleist Club Fitter
First Explanar Swing Plane Machine in Missouri
V1 Video Analysis “Teaching and Technology”
real words from real people
%22I love taking lessons from Barb, because she always gets me back on track when something is wrong with my swing. I learn by noticing how my swing feels, so Barb uses a teaching technique that specifically makes sense to me when she helps me. For instance, she lets me know when my club is pointing too much toward %22the trees%22. As cheesy as it sounds, Barb is my mental coach as much as my golf pro. She knows that golf has a lot to do with your attitude, focus, and how you think. Golf lessons with her are really fun and rewarding. She explains things in a way that lets you just do them vs. thinking about them too hard. I’m a type A perfectionist who scrutinizes everything, so this is really helpful to me.%22
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%22Barbara Blanchar is the best coach and mentor I had for the past 9 years. She taught me how to play golf, how to smile and appreciate. Barbara can bring the best out of a person which helps on and off the golf course.%22
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%22Barbara has been the primary influence in helping me evolve from an average weekend golfer to a national champion with the Golf Channel Amateur Tour. Barbara’s lessons extend far beyond the traditional “full swing lesson” to include all aspects of golf. Our sessions integrate discussions on course management, mental game and tournament preparation along with traditional instruction on short game and full swing. Most importantly, Barbara’s positive teaching approach promotes increased confidence on the golf course leading to more enjoyment and lower scores!%22
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%22Barbara has been a huge part of our daughter’s positive golf experience. They have worked together for the past few years and we have seen amazing growth in that time. Not just in the improvement in Shannon’s golf swing, but also in her course management. Barbara brings her expertise to the kids in a fun and engaging way, challenging them and supporting them along the way. As Shannon plays in more competitive tournaments, Barbara has also been able to coach her on managing stress and playing her own game, which has helped tremendously with the mental aspect of golf. I cannot say enough great things about how Barbara and how great she is with developing the kids’ entire golf game, taking them to whatever level they would like to play.%22
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%22This spring I signed up for beginner golf lessons with Barb! This was more than just beginner lessons! She taught us EVERYTHING! No question was dumb! From can I walk inside with my clubs to how to drive a golf cart, how to fix a divot, how to practice on the driving range, how to play golf fast and other very important golf etiquette! Knowing these tips and the example she set, I feel like I could golf with anyone and honestly feel ahead of the game in that regard!
Then there was the actual skills portion. The girls in my group, including myself had never golfed before and rarely held a club! She would bring training tools and really help us understand the game and its complexity! We practiced and practiced and practiced!Barb always had a way of making it fun, and even now it’s our group’s favorite night of the week!
She has made me feel so welcome and comfortable and I could not have had a more wonderful experience with her! Barb is quite simply the best!%22
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%22I had never golfed in my life, but had been wanting to learn for awhile. Barb was amazing Day #1 and made us feel like we had been friends forever. She immediately started teaching us golf etiquette and gave us instruction/education on the club itself. Things I would never think to ask, she told us. Each week, I learn more and more about the game of golf as well as some etiquette along the way. It’s obvious golf is her passion and she WANTS us to have the same experience. I never imagined myself a “country club” girl, but feel apart of a group here! And I have Barb to thank for that. After class, Barb’s Beginner Babes (the name we call ourselves:)) eat dinner and have drinks. It’s the best!
I’m learning so much and have fallen in love with golf thanks largely to Barb. I feel very fortunate to have met her and be apart of her Wednesday evening group!%22
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a luminous legacy:
Ann Casey Johnstone (1921-2014)
On March 21, 2014, the golf world lost a brilliant star as Ann Casey Johnstone peacefully departed at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst at age 93. Her remarkable journey through golf illuminated two distinct paths—first as an extraordinary amateur player, then as a revered teaching professional whose wisdom shaped generations.
Ann’s amateur career (1941-1963) sparkled with achievement. She claimed the Iowa Women’s Amateur six times and reached the pinnacle of American amateur golf in 1957 when awarded the Dorothy J. Manice trophy. Her collection of championships included the prestigious North-South Championship, Trans-Mississippi, and Western Amateur titles. Perhaps most cherished among her accomplishments was representing the United States on three Curtis Cup teams.
In 1964, Ann gracefully transitioned to teaching at Stephens College, where her coaching brilliance led numerous teams to NCAA championships. Her gift for instruction earned her recognition among Golf Digest’s elite teachers and culminated in her 2004 induction into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame. She shared her philosophy of the game through co-authoring “Golf, A Positive Approach” and through countless lessons at Pine Needles alongside dear friend Peggy Kirk Bell.
Born on Valentine’s Day 1921 in Mason City, Iowa, Ann’s heart for teaching and love of golf left an indelible mark on the sport. Her legacy lives on through her daughter Jean Ann, granddaughters Lesley and Allison, and the countless students whose lives were forever enriched by her gentle guidance and profound understanding of the game she so cherished.

