On the golf course, she is a dedicated professional. Go to a Yankee game or other venue and you just might see her step up to the mike and sing the National Anthem. For Mary Galvano, both come quite naturally to her. "Singing and playing golf are things I've always done," she says.

Native Floridian, Mary Frances Galvano is the daughter of former Broadway performer,  New York super model,  and NYU Biologist, Elizabeth Biggers Galvano, and the late Phil Galvano, Life Member of the PGA and “Pro to the Stars”, who was one of the most acclaimed golf instructors in the country. Bob Hope declared him the "miracle teacher." Mary is the youngest of six siblings, all are golf professionals except one who is a State Represtative for Florida.

"Dad played his guitar after dinner and I'd sing along." Her dad's golf academy was in the entertainment district in dowtown Manhattan, so often the Galvano family had entertainers at home, such as Robert Merrill, Perry Como, Morey Amsterdam, Frankie Lane, Billy Eckstine, Vic Damone, Jackie Gleason, Johnny Carson and Joey Bishop who helped influence Mary to sing and dance.

Mary started playing competitive golf at the age of 3,  was constantly in the public eye from radio, newspaper, and being on stage. Music and golf have always been a big part of her life and has learned to combine the two. She accounts being around the great talent of celebrities and athletes and her parents' faith, wisdom and training to be her greatest teachers.

Golf instruction and mentoring was given by her father. Phil Galvano,was a golf pioneer, coining popular phrases used today, and is the author of 4 New Yorks times best sellers in golf, holding the first live golf instruction show on TV (ABC & NBC) during prime time. The Galvano Golf Method was born and the Galvano Golf Academy, established in 1941. It is one of the longest running golf schools in the country.

Phil Galvano taught more than golf but life lessons. Growing up with his great discipline to be the best in whatever profession that was chosen, Mary committed herself to hard work, practicing golf and other skills everyday with determination and dedication. 

Mary is a member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), former professional and junior golf competitor (once being recognized as one of the top junior golfers nation wide with over 100 victories) and to enhance her teaching is a certified Wellness Coach, Mental Skills Training Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Coach and Etiquette Consultant.

Mary does speaking and singing engagments and writes frequently for newspaper and magazine publications such as GolfFitness Magazine and has a published golf book, "Ladies, Get A Grip."

"Ladies, Get A Grip" may be bought through online bookstores: Barnes & Noble, Amazon and others.