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Helping Little Linksters Continue to Provide Opportunities to Kids ⛳ - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_newsletter_earlyfall-11466072
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Today at my lesson with big A (in picture below) I remembered something very important. This week marks the start of my 14th year as a PGA of America Professional, and my 27th year both in the business and in Central Florida. Just like the game itself, there have been plenty of highs and a handful of lows, but overall, the journey has been amazing! That’s what I try to get my students to remember…enjoy the journey as a whole! To do so means accepting the good and the bad both.
I was an outside services/cart barn worker and the locker room manager at Interlachen Country Club, a beautiful, high end private facility in Winter Park, FL. I was an Assistant Professional and then Head Professional/GM at the Winter Park Golf Course, which today is one of the best municipal 9 hole courses in the country. I was a golf college instructor at both the Professional Golfers Career College and the Golf Academy of America- Orlando where I taught Golf Psychology, Golf Course Maintenance, Tournament Operations, Golf Shop Operations, Career Development and more. At the GAA, I was also the Director of Career Development. I was a high school coach at Bishop Moore Catholic High School. I’m a podcaster with GolfTalk Live, and a freelance writer for Golf Range Magazine and PGA.com. And since 2008, and on through to today, where my true passion lies, a youth golf coach through the Little Linksters Golf Academy, our Little Linksters nonprofit organization and Brendon Elliott Golf.
Over the years, I’ve been blessed by the opportunity of meeting countless people that play and love the game as well as countless amazing individuals that work in all facets of the business.
As I said, plenty of amazing highs and some pretty heart wrenching lows sprinkled in there to keep me honest and hungry. That’s golf though…plenty of highs and lows, and whoever manages everything the best, is the one who comes out on top…always.
Grateful for the 1,000’s of kids I’ve crossed paths with because of the game, some of whom have kids of their own now. Grateful for the 100’s and 100’s of folks I’ve met through having the opportunity to teach them all about this industry. Grateful for the fellow PGA members I’ve come to know over the years and those I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Grateful for those PGA members I got to know while serving the chairs during my various tenures with the NFPGA East Central Chapter and North Florida PGA Section, as well as the various Chapter, Section, and National committees I’ve served on. Far too many folks to list.
Greatful for my current Little Linksters coaches, Jordan Lashoones, Ricky Collado, Kevin O'Brien, Nick Kinn, and our newest, Lara van Staden and Nina Thauer. Not to forget about all the past coaches that have worked with us! Oh, and my youth coaches and volunteers too…many of whom are current or past students!
Greatful to my parents, Peggy and Gary Elliott who allowed me early in life to pursue this passion for the game…and my brother and sister too. Especially my brother Graham who has been a motivator in his own unique way! He too worked in this business for many years as a writer…that was until elementary teaching became his passion. He still loves this game…kinda hard not to after that bug first bites you.
Grateful for my wife of 22 years, Melisa B. Elliott and our kids, for putting up with a husband and dad that makes a living at a “stupid game” 🤣 You guys have been some of my biggest motivators over the years…thank you ❤️
Through all the ups and downs, it’s been a great journey so far…I’m looking forward to many more adventures in the years ahead!
Definitely one great pro and one of my favorite instructors. Thanks for all you do
Junior Golf - Wekiva Golf Club
Junior Golf - Wekiva Golf Club
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Junior Golf Check out our 2022-2023 offerings! Learn more about our program! Little Links founder, Brendon Elliot – 2017 PGA Youth Player Development Award!Little Linksters Golf Academy News, Early Fall 2022 ⛳ - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_newsletter_earlyfall
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One thing I have learned over the years, and most notably, over the last few, is you can never rest on your laurels. The world always finds a way of challenging you, especially when you achieve more and more professionally. You just never know when things will change. With that said, it is important to try and stay educated, and look to try and get better at your craft, always and forever. Never think you know enough, because that keeps you stagnant.
I am very far from the success I want to be. I have been beat down quite a bit in my career and I, like many, struggle with my own challenges every day. I think many do, but in the race to present ourselves as someone who is flawless, on social media especially, we create an unattainable reality for ourselves. I think those that keep it real are having to deal with far less demons than the rest. And we all have something we are dealing with.
I don't know what the secret recipe is to ultimate success but I think it may include some of the following ingredients...
*Continue to educate yourself and never think you know enough
*Don't strive for perfection, but give it all you are able to
*Many will try to bring you down, don't let others define your happiness
*Be grateful for what you have and not envious of what you don't
*Deal with your problems, whatever they may be
*Be happy because life is far too short to do otherwise
*Love those that love you back
*Find joy in something outside of what you do for a living
*If people don't respect what you do for them, rethink those relationships
*Indeed be proud of all your accomplishments...nobody can ever take those away from you
*Help others
*Be kind
I am a work in progress that has many of the above to continue to remember and work on...
#happiness #success #love #grateful #respect
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Its time for our "Cool Season" PGA Jr. League ⛳️
We are switching to a monthly payment structure...only $85 a month! The Fall/Winter Season at Wekiva Golf Club and RedTail Golf Club will run from October 15th - April 15th. Wekiva will practice on Saturday's from 1:00-3:00 and Redtail will be on Sunday's from 3:00-5:00...
Little Linksters Golf Academy is hiring!
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Registration is now open for our Inaugural Little Linksters Charity Golf Scramble! The event takes place on Saturday January 28, 2023 at Wekiva Golf Club… REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/littlelinkstersgolf or click the QR Code in the flyer below...
Early Bird Special on foursomes now through 11/1 with $50 off the regular rate...
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
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HOLE SPONSORS (17)
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Scan the QR Code to go to the event website, then go to the Sponsorships tab at the top...We want to lock in these sponsors as soon as possible...by doing it early, you extend the time we will promote your business!
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For the past 11 years we have done a 100 Hole Marathon Fundraiser to raise funds for our Little Linksters nonprofit. We will continue to do so this year, and going forward, with the help of our good friends at Web Design Phoenix...
Starting in January 2023, with the help of GolfStatus.org, we will add a new, additional fundraiser event. The Little Linksters Inaugural Charity Golf Scramble (working title) will take place on January 28, 2023 at our homebase, Wekiva Golf Club. This will be a four person scramble, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. More details to come soon, as we are still in the very early stages of planning, but we will be looking for sponsors in areas such as...
Title Sponsor
Hole Sponsors
Range Sponsor
Cart Sponsor
Food & Beverage Sponsor
Goodie Bag Sponsors
Auction Sponsors
And more...
January 28, 2023 is the Saturday after the PGA Merchandise Show, so golf industry friends that are in town, please consider...including all our GAA graduates and friends!
Stay tuned for the event website to be launching soon!
For the past 11 years we have done a 100 Hole Marathon Fundraiser to raise funds for our Little Linksters nonprofit. We will continue to do so this year, and going forward, with the help of our good friends at Web Design Phoenix...
Starting in January 2023, with the help of GolfStatus.org, we will add a new, additional fundraiser event. The Little Linksters Inaugural Charity Golf Scramble (working title) will take place on January 28, 2023 at our homebase, Wekiva Golf Club. This will be a four person scramble, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. More details to come soon, as we are still in the very early stages of planning, but we will be looking for sponsors in areas such as...
Title Sponsor
Hole Sponsors
Range Sponsor
Cart Sponsor
Food & Beverage Sponsor
Goodie Bag Sponsors
Auction Sponsors
And more...
January 28, 2023 is the Saturday after the PGA Merchandise Show, so golf industry friends that are in town, please consider...including all our GAA graduates and friends!
Stay tuned for the event website to be launching soon!
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Pathways for Elite Young Golfers - Golf Range Association
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Brendon Elliott has more experience teaching young golfers than many of his PGA Professional colleagues – his resume is stellar. In this piece, he provides some insight on working with juniors…
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.In my latest on PGA.com, I was asked to tell my story a little bit…my journey within the game. I’ve been lucky, from a very young age, going back to my early teens, I knew exactly what I wanted to do from a career standpoint. Although the journey hasn’t always been easy, it has been one that has been as fulfilling as I could have ever asked for…
A Lifelong Journey in the Game: Brendon Elliott, PGA
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Brendon Elliot, PGA reflects on his journey to becoming a PGA Member
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It turned out to be a great day out on the course for our 2nd PGA Jr Event of the season.
Play It Forward — GolfStatus.org
Play It Forward — GolfStatus.org
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GolfStatus.org and its giving partners at Dormie Network and Dormie Network Foundation are teaming up for another year to give back to organizations doing good in the world!
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Lara Van Staden Golf Instruction
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Lara played college golf at Rollins College and has assisted with Little Linksters in the past. She's currently the coach for Circle Christian High School.
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Summertime is for Golf! PGA Junior Golf Camps are Growing the Game
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PGA Junior Golf Camps are providing a fun, educational experience that provides another reason for kids to go outside and play.Critical Things All Parents of Junior Golfers Should Know… - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_newsletter_earlymay-11447592
Little Linksters Golf Academy News, Early June 2022 ⛳ PGA Jr. League Registration Extended! - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_newsletter_earlyjune
Critical Things All Parents of Junior Golfers Should Know…
Every so often I hear chatter among parents of junior golfers that gives me great concern. Not just as a coach, but also as a parent myself. Many times the things I hear come from “newbie” parents who are just getting their kiddos going in the game. Other times, it comes from parents of more seasoned junior golfers, which is even more concerning to me.
I share this post with all parents of young golfers, both new and old, so you can have a more clear picture on how this golf journey should flow for your child. I do so with yours and your child’s best interests in mind…
Critical Things All Parents of Junior Golfers Should Know... - Brendon Elliott
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Critical Things All Parents of Junior Golfers Should Know...I share this post with all parents of young golfers, both new and old in mind...Little Linksters Golf Academy News, Last Call for PGA Jr. League! Don't Miss Out! ⛳ - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_newsletter_earlymay-11446436
