WHO WE ARE
Our History
Mat Blair has been teaching and coaching golf for many years, but most of that time has been bouncing around from different schools, clubs and studios. The idea to own a local golf studio has been percolating in his head for probably 20 years, but it wasn’t until 2016 that he decided to go for it. “I was driving back to La Porte from Valparaiso University, I saw this building 304 J Street, La Porte, Indiana 46350 was for rent, and I thought, I’m doing it.” That idea turned into Elite Golf Performance, founded in 2017. In December of 2019, Blair was able to buy out Elite Golf and Mat Blair’s Golf Studio was born.
“I was driving back to La Porte from Valparaiso University, I saw this building was for rent, and I thought, I’m doing it.”
“I was driving back to La Porte from Valparaiso University, I saw this building was for rent, and I thought, I’m doing it.”
Passion For The Sport
The team at Mat Blair’s Golf Studio is united around one thing — a love for the game of golf. Golfers of all ages and skill levels are welcome in this downtown La Porte studio, from elementary school kids to retirees. Blair in particular loves working with youth golfers, having sent 300+ kids to golf scholarships through his career and working with more than 15 state champions.
“My favorite part of the job is anybody who’s in front of me. I really love working with people who love to get better, doesn’t matter what their ability is.”
“My favorite part of the job is anybody who’s in front of me. I really love working with people who love to get better, doesn’t matter what their ability is.”
Premiere Golf Studio in Northwest Indiana
Mat Blair grew up in neighboring Michigan City and spent his youth playing golf at Beechwood in La Porte. This fondness for golf and golfers drives everything he and his team do at the studio, including their use of Trackman technology, the world leader in swing and ball flight measurements. From league play to one-on-one instruction, custom club-fitting to fitness training, Mat Blair’s Golf Studio provides the best to help golfers get better.
“La Porte golf has a real special place in my heart. I love this town.”
MEET THE TEAM
MAT & TIA BLAIR
Owners
Instructors
MAT BLAIR
Mat Blair played collegiate golf at Ball State and has played professionally. He is currently a woman’s golf coach at the University of Illionois at Chicago. Mat is a teaching professional and the founder of Mat Blair’s Golf Studio. Using his knowledge of golf, he has instructed and mentored numerous all-state and all-conference student-athletes.
Brett Niedzwiecki
Brett Niedzwiecki is a PGA Member Professional that has dedicated his professional career to Golf. Growing up around the game it was just natural for him to become a caddie at an early age. He is a PGM Graduate from Ferris State University, and he has been a journeyman in the golf industry around Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. He has held a number of positions including being Head Golf Professional at 2 different facilities. Brett has a true passion for teaching, fitting and club building. He joined our team at Matt Blair’s Golf Studio in the winter of 2021. Along with being a Class “A” PGA Member Professional, he is also certified by Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), SAM Putt Lab, Mitchell Golf Club Performance, Golfworks Club Repair, as well as coaching High School golf in Indiana. Brett is dedicated to his students and is ready to help take your skills to the next level!
JUSTIN HOLT
Justin Holt is a former division 1 golfer and 2019 graduate of IUPUI. He is in his second year of golf instruction and club fitting down in Indianapolis working at the Golf School of Indiana. After traveling the state this past year Justin has learned how to take players’ games to the next level by benefitting from proper equipment. He is very involved in adult and junior programs, developing detailed skills and taking players’ games to the next level during their progression. Justin is very excited to be partnering with Mat Blair’s Golf Studio and looks forward to helping students improve their game!
TAYLOR FLETCHER
Taylor Fletcher is a former college golfer and 2019 graduate from Indiana University Kokomo. After spending a year coaching college golf, Taylor has spent the past two years helping players of all skill levels improve their game with instruction and club fitting at the Golf School of Indiana. As one of the leading club fitters on the road with Brad Fellers Elite Services he has gained valuable information on how to take players’ games to the next level with the proper equipment. Working with beginners all the way to US Amateur qualifiers he is able to help any player with their specific needs whether that be swing mechanics, short game, course management and equipment. Taylor looks forward to helping you improve your game at Mat Blair’s Golf Studio!
