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Marisa Messana

Marisa Messana

Joined: Jun 15, 2022

Marisa is a professional golfer from South Florida with status on the Epson Tour. She loves the challenge of competing, contributing and connecting others along the way. Through her regimen as a 26-year-old professional golfer, she strives to achieve high performance in every aspect of her life while encouraging others to pursue a similar lifestyle regardless of their industry or goals. She emphasizes athleticism and high performance, and she has enjoyed partnering with more than 50 companies to increase exposure for those trusted brands. She completed her Masters in Human Resources and her undergraduate studies in Communication and Entrepreneurship at Clemson University while playing on the women's golf team. Marisa was the first female athlete in the school's history to receive the Elite 90 Award for her 4.0 GPA, and she was inducted into Clemson's Academic Hall of Fame as, "the most decorated student athlete in Clemson history."

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How to Play Shots From Fluffy vs. Packed Bunker Sand

Golf pro Marisa Messana explains how to handle different sand types, like those found at Harbour Town this week.

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How to Hit a Spinning Chip Shot, Like One Tiger Woods Made Famous at the Masters

Tiger Woods's chip-in on the 16th hole at the 2005 Masters remains iconic. Golf pro Marisa Messana explains how to pull off the shot.

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To Find More Fairways, Keep Your Head in the Game

Narrow courses like Copperhead, host of this week's Valspar Championship, can play with a golfer's mind. Here's how to keep your head and find the fairway.

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How to Hit Sawgrass's Par-3 17th Hole Island Green: It's All In Your Mind

To play Sawgrass like a pro, you need to think like one. Marisa Messana has a tip to help you tame golf's toughest shots.

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How to Read the Grain on Tricky Bermuda Greens

Want to drain more putts? Golf pro and Florida native Marisa Messana has a quick tip on how to handle greens like those found this week at Bay Hill.

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How to Adjust Your Swing for High Winds

This week at the Honda Classic, players could face gusty conditions as they navigate the Bear Trap. Here's how to handle it.

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How to Rotate Properly For Crisp Contact

Golf pro Marisa Messana says to keep an eye on your spine angle to maximize the turn in your golf swing.

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Watch: A Machine to Get Your Swing Back on Plane

Golf pro Marisa Messana says RoboGolfPro can groove the proper mechanics to take to the course.

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An Inside Look at Golf and Attractions at Atlantis Paradise Island

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Eliminate First-Tee Jitters Once and For All

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Watch: Here's How Many Practice Swings You Should Take Before a Shot

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How to Adjust Your Tee Height When the Wind is Howling

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