Turning Nothing into Something

We all hear about those amazing life stories where the person comes from a poor, underprivileged family to making something of themselves, well this story is that and more.

            Robin Nigro, Head Golf Coach here at Avila and also owner of the Robin Nigro Golf Academy hasn’t always had the life she has now.  Growing up Robin didn’t live in the most stable household like a normal child.  When she was younger her parents ran away with her and her siblings, but not for long, soon after her Grandparents found them and raised her and her siblings as their own.

Robin and her husband Mark with the Men's team after
their second place finish at the Ottawa University
Invitational Tournament.
Photo Taken by Ashley Ratliff

            It hasn’t been the easiest road for Robin, but she has made it the best she can.  Born and raised in Kansas City, Robin has been known as one of golfs long lasting finest female athletes.  Qualifying for the Women’s U.S. Open in 1993, while qualifying twice for the finals of the LPGA School and finished fifth out of 200 contestants in 1996.  The most surprising fact about Robin, she didn’t take up golf till she was 23.

            After tour school, Robin made her way back to Kansas City to start the Robin Nigro Golf Academy and help local golfers perfect their golf game one swing at a time.

            Robin’s academy has been one of Kansas Cities finest golf schools for the last 10 years.  Helping players young and old with any problem they may have, for instance: putting, chipping, irons, or driving.  Robin and her team of top rated instructors by golf magazines can fix your swing in seconds to make it look like a pros. 

Robin with the Women's team after their third place finish
at the CMU Invitational.
Photo Taken by Colbi Howser

            Last semester was Robins first year as the Men’s and Women’s Head Golf coach here at Avila, and so far she has been doing an exceptional job.  Waking up early for tournaments, letting her players practice for free at her range, and recruiting new players are all new to Robin, and she has found them to be harder then expected, but she’s work on it.  All Robin wants is to be the best Coach to her players.

            Owning your own company, and being a full time Coach for both men and women can really take a toll on a person, but with the support of her loving husband Mark and all her employees at the Academy, Robin has made an impacted on every single golfer here at Avila, the team appreciates all the time and effort she has put into helping them become better more skilled athletes.