"I don't practice often enough," says Williams, "but when I do, I spend two times more on my short game than long. I use a variety of drills and exercises. With my long game, I start with short iron half shots and then expand to a full swing. I rarely practice with my driver, but after working on my swing with very specific swing thoughts, I might play 18 holes in my mind to practice with each club." While her practice routine may be limited, Williams' skill and devotion to instruction is not.

Students can expect hard work from Williams as she goes through solid fundamentals with them and tries to be very clear about what they are trying to accomplish. A former Futures Tour player, Williams knows what it takes to raise your game to a competitive level, but she never loses sight of how enjoyable the game is. "Golf is the only activity I have that I find continually challenging, exciting and fun," says Williams. "It tests my physical, mental and emotional states. With that in mind, I really like getting people excited about this incredible game and help making it fun for them."

Golfers often come to Williams wondering how long it will take for them to become good players. Williams helps immediately by explaining the swing to a student and how it works with his or her body. She then advises beginners to simply practice and continue taking lessons. Intermediate players should do the same while placing added emphasis on the short game. More advanced players can improve by focusing on the mental side of golf with extra effort in course management and putting.

"I had a 12 handicapper who came to me with his wife," recalls Williams. "He thought he wanted me to work primarily with his wife, and he would kind of watch and listen. After a classroom session in which we discussed fundamentals, he was hooked. We rebuilt his takeaway and the start of his downswing and taught him to read the greens better. He had his first sub-par round six weeks later. He thinks I'm a genius."

A teaching professional since 1993, Williams has played in a couple of LPGA Teaching & Club Professional Division National Championships. The most difficult shot remembers having was her first drive in her first professional tournament. "My 'flat-bellied,' 20-ish opponents teed off first with long, straight drives," says Williams. "My knees shook, my hands shook, and all I could do was pray that I wouldn't embarrass myself. I was 44 years old." Williams survived, and she tells herself regularly how lucky she is just to be able to play the game.

"I motivate myself," says Williams, "but my husband's encouragement also helps." Williams overcame a neck injury to continue to play and teach with enthusiasm. Her favorite shots to make are good chip and runs, and she would gladly do so at any course in Pinehurst or on the big island of Hawaii. Traveling to play golf would take her as far as Ireland, her favorite travel destination. When she watches golf, she keeps an eye on Juli Inkster, Laura Davies, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, players that inspire her and whose passion for the game she admires and shares.