Paula Pearson-Tucker

Paula Pearson-Tucker is an LPGA Teaching & Club Professional and the Head Golf Professional for the City of Lauderhill (1999–present). She is the Founder and Executive Director of Fore Life, Inc., a non-for-profit organization she co-founded with Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Fore Life, Inc. uses golf and its decision-making principles to help vulnerable youth from underserved communities survive and succeed.

Ms. Tucker left a 14-year career in the financial services industry as a licensed broker to pursue her passion for golf. She turned professional in 2004 and was a member of the developmental tour of the LPGA for over 10 years.

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in Journalism and Communications. She has been listed in the inaugural edition of "Who's Who in Black South Florida (2007)" and is featured in "African American Women in Golf, Her Legacy" and "Heroines of African American Golf" by M. Mikell Johnson, Ph.D.

Honors & Affiliations: African American Golfer's Digest Player of the Year (2007) · Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame, Sports (2009) · African American Golfers Hall of Fame (2013) · Golf Oriented Leadership Foundation (G.O.L.F.) Board Member since 1999 · The First Tee Lauderhill (1998–2008) · The First Tee Miami (2005–present)