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GOT SPOTS FOR 2 FOUR-PERSON TEAMS TOMORROW FOR A SMALL SCRAMBLE AT OCN ON THE TOOTH COURSE
NO COST!
(Donations Appreciated)
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LAST CALL!
I NEED TEAMS REGISTERED AND SPONSORS CONFIRMED TODAY FOR OUR SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER THIS SATURDAY! 🙏🏻
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Greens looking very good as of late Wekiva Golf Club! New cart fleet coming soon…redoing 17th tee and others being talked about…new cart barn perhaps too soon…Really coming along at our little home course!
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FACEBOOK FRIENDS!
Like's are nice...comments of support are great...but action, now that is the best thing of all!
Please consider helping...
TO PLAY: www.pgagolfday.com/.../little-linksters.../register/ (LAST CALL 11/13)
TO DONATE: www.pgagolfday.com/.../little.../fundraiser/12/ (THROUGH MIDNIGHT 11/18)
TO SPONSOR: DM me or email me at brendonelliott@pga.com (LAST CALL 11/13)
EVENT: 12th ANNUAL Little Linksters "LITTLE GOLF, BIG PURPOSE" FUNDRAISER SCRAMBLE
DATE: 11/18
TIME: 12:30 SHOTGUN
PLACE: Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge ON THE TOOTH COURSE
FORMAT: 4-PERSON TEAM SCRAMBLE
ENTRY FEE: $0 (Must fundraise $400 min. however)
The 12th Annual Little Linksters Fundraiser - Scramble Edition
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This is a scramble event with no entry fee! We just need your help with a little fundraising through this site. Join a team, create your own, or donate to help fund our program.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Some new gear from Imperial Headwear for our upcoming Little Linksters Golf Academy Scramble 🔥
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The 12th Annual Little Linksters Fundraiser - Scramble Edition
The 12th Annual Little Linksters Fundraiser - Scramble Edition
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This is a scramble event with no entry fee! We just need your help with a little fundraising through this site. Join a team, create your own, or donate to help fund our program.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"Jordan and your Little Linksters GOALS Golf program have made such a difference not only in the lives of our students but also in the relationships they have been able to establish with their dads through golf. Our families love seeing their kids' skills develop in a sport they never thought would be possible for them."
Kristen Peterson
Principal
Celandine Life-Prep Academy, Inc.
A massive THANK YOU to everyone at Celandine Life Prep Academy, a special needs school where we have been conducting our GOALS special needs program for many years. They just came on board as a sponsor for our upcoming 12th Annual "Little Golf, Big Purpose" event.
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Central FL Business!
Consider Sponsoring our Fundraiser ⛳️ Scramble on 11/18
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Video Message From Little Linksters Founder, PGA Professional, Brendon Elliott ⛳ - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters.com/scramble_fall_videomessage
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Inspiring Children Through ⛳ Pledge Today! - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters.com/scramble_fall_2023
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I have written about this topic countless times over the past decade plus, but, like all dedicated professionals should do, I am constantly looking to learn more as I go, and never rest on what was as being the “always and forever” way of doing things. If you are not evolving you are stagnant, and the won’t get you far in this fast paced world.
So, with that said, in my latest from Curated, I give you my latest rendition of “A Parents Guide to Helping Your Young Golfer Succeed.”
This is loaded with new information from the PGA of America and their collaboration with golf’s governing bodies as well as the United States Olympic Committee in creating the American Development Model for golf or ADM.
I also share some of the games leading youth golf initiatives, like PGA Jr. League, LPGA-USGA Girls Golf, PGA Junior Golf Camps, U.S. Kids Golf, the Operation 36 Golf Program, and Drive, Chip & Putt.
Lots of great nuggets for parents that will help set your kiddo on the right path, and stay on it for a lifetime ⛳️
A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Young Golfer Succeed
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Fore the future! Discover essential tips in this guide to nurture your young golfer's success on the green, no matter where they are in their golf journey!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Realtors! 🏠 Doctors! 🩺 Lawyers!🧑💼 Car Dealerships! 🚘 Mortgage Companies! 💵 Gyms!💪🏻 Family-Owned Restaurants!👨🍳 Barber Shops!💈Banks & Financial Firms!🏦 Accountants!🧾 Philanthropic-Minded People❤️ We Need You 🫵🏻 Consider a sponsorship in our upcoming 12th Little Linksters “Little Golf, Big Purpose” Fundraiser⛳️ Leave a comment with you company name and website and then message me about your interest!
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Realtors! 🏠 Doctors! 🩺 Lawyers!🧑💼 Car Dealerships! 🚘 Mortgage Companies! 💵 Gyms!💪🏻 Family-Owned Restaurants!👨🍳 Barber Shops!💈Banks & Financial Firms!🏦 Accountants!🧾 Philanthropic-Minded People❤️
We Need You 🫵🏻 Consider a sponsorship in our upcoming 12th Little Linksters “Little Golf, Big Purpose” Fundraiser⛳️ Leave a comment with your company name and website and then message me about your interest!
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Friends, we are looking for business sponsors for our event on November 18th. Any business that can jump aboard and assist us as we celebrate 15 years would be very much appreciated! See options below…Comment below if interested or message me… Thank You ❤️
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The 12th Annual Little Linksters Fundraiser - Scramble Edition
The 12th Annual Little Linksters Fundraiser - Scramble Edition
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Now that is pretty cool! Our Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest winner, in the 3-4 age division, has an article about him in his local paper in Hong Kong 🇭🇰
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Next up on Curated, my look at measuring clubs for kids and fitting them properly. Like my story yesterday about youth golf equipment choices, I am thrilled to have this forum which allows me to share my knowledge on topics like this with a broader audience. If I can help kids, their parents, or really any golfer, or soon to be golfer, enjoy their experience just a little more, than I get to end my day with a smile.
Big thanks to John Bryan from U.S. Kids Golf for helping me with some photos and graphics for my last two articles. U.S. Kids Golf had been at the forefront of the youth golf market for almost 3 decades and have always been great to work with.
I look at a few other in this and yesterdays articles on youth clubs, including a very interesting one in the one I’m sharing now on a company called IGEN Golf…
Enjoy the read!
How to Measure Golf Club Length for Juniors
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Junior golf club sizing demystified: Golfing Expert Brendon Elliott explains how to choose the right golf club length for young players!0 CommentsComment on Facebook
As we start to roll out a much simpler, low-key, fun, and inclusive version of our 12th Little Linksters "Little Golf, Big Purpose" Fundraiser, we are kindly looking for sponsors.
If you would like to be a sponsor at any of the levels in the flyer below, please message me here on Facebook ASAP...
Thanks so much!
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A lot of kids have come through our various group programs over the years. From our Little Linksters programs, PGA Jr. League, and PGA Junior Golf Camps to private coaching with me.
Many of those kids started with us while very young and then, as teens, have come back to volunteer or work with us.
We have built a pretty extensive and cool extended family through golf, and that is a great feeling!
One kid who has been involved with us at various points along her golf journey is Bretton Mackiewicz.
She is an amazing golfer and a great all-around kid.
Bretton will be representing the First Tee - Central Florida at this week's PGA TOUR Champions PURE Insurance Championship at Pebble Beach!!
I can proudly speak on behalf of everyone at Little Linksters in saying, "GOOD LUCK B! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!"
Watch her play on Golf Channel
Fri, Sept 22
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Rd. 1)
Sat, Sept 23
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Rd. 2)
Sun, Sept 24
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Rd. 3, TAPE DELAY)
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After 11 years of our Annual Little Linksters "Little Golf, Big Purpose" 100 Hole Fundraiser, we have decided it's time for a change!
This year, on November 18, 2023, we will be starting a new tradition for this event by changing the format to a 9-hole, 4-person team scramble...and better yet, we will play it on the very walker and all-skill level friendly, 9-hole Tooth Course at Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge!
All abilities are welcome!
We will shotgun start @ 12:30 p.m.
ENTRY FEE: $0
TEAMS MUST RAISE A MINIMUM OF $400 IN DONATIONS TO PLAY
Prizes For...
Top Fundraising Team
Top Scoring Team
Top Fundraising + Scoring Team
Sponsorship Opportunities Will Be Available
REGISTRATION WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN ON 9/22/23
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Troy Tavares
Thrilled to share the following, my latest on PGA of America.com, which outlines our Little Linksters Golf Academy Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest.
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PGA Coach Brendon Elliott shares an incredible tradition of showcasing the talents of kids of all ages, with help from some big names in the golf world.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The time has come once again...after a hiatus last year, we were back this year for our 12th Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest!
Like in years past, we had amazing entries, and particularly this year in the younger age groups...it was not an easy task for our judges!
It is important for kids and parents to know that the true purpose of this contest is not at all about winning, but rather, as with everything Little Linksters does, is to have fun. This contest is proof positive that golf, among the youngest of golfers, is alive and well, and we want to celebrate this by showing the world your child’s swing!
We understand that with any contest, individuals will be very excited about the chances of winning, but please keep in mind that all of the kids are winners by having a club in their little hands at such a young age! Keep in mind that this game just so happens to be one that can be played for a lifetime…with all this in perspective, we hope you enjoyed making your videos with your little ones and, as always, enjoyed the time with your family!
After 12 years of the contest, we have had...
Kids ages 1-12 take part
Kids from 33 different countries take part 🌍
Just over 2,500 videos were submitted!
⛳ is alive and well with our youth!
Thanks to our judges!
Sam Ryder, Alexa Pano, Stacy Lewis, Tom Reid, Zoe Allen, Michelle Holmes, Jason Helman, Joseph Hallett, and me, Brendon Elliott, PGA
Thanks so much to our sponsor, V1 Sports 🤘
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So happy for him! 🥳
Go Olivia ❤️
Tomorrow evening (9/14), Little Linksters will present the winners of our 12th Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Contest....
In the past 12 years, we have had...
**Participants from 33 Countries**
**Kids ages 1 -12**
**2,500+ Swings**
⛳️ is alive and well with our youth
⛳️ is a global 🌎 game
⛳️ is a game for all
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**UPDATE**
The announcement of the Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest winners will now be posted on Little Linksters social media by 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th...Sorry for the delay!
Please know that the first-place winners in each age division HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. The winner's announcement on Thursday will reveal those who finished in second and third place.
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I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to start using DECADE Golf with my students.
I love the screen shot below…Stop Thinking “Don’t Do” when playing a round and completely committing to a process…Love it!
While a good portion of what Scott Fawcett teaches justifies what I have tried to impart on my students for a long time, there is tons of incredible nuggets that are new to even me.
Most importantly, he teaches connecting the dots, having things make a whole lot of sense in terms of taking your “game” or in other words, your current “skill set” and transferring it over to the course…something most golfers, even the pros occasionally, struggle with.
It’s an amazing combination of taking what your patterns are under a “calm” non-competitive environment, like we have on the range, and learning to take both that mindset, through a repetitive pattern and self-talk (your routine), and overlaying that onto on-course, competitive situations.
You gather your pre-shot info (yardage, wind, green depth and width, and other factors), find your aim point based on your shot pattern, get set to that, and pull the trigger. No extra thoughts, no unnecessary emotions, just fully having faith in a system based on data and being consistent in your approach (routine, self-talk, decisions based on percentages, etc.).
I still have a ways to go with DECADE, and we are only getting starting diving into it with my students, but I know this…
With DECADE, you learn to PLAY golf, and when you can do that, you will score better!
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LITTLE LINKSTERS 12TH BEST PEE WEE GOLF SWING IN THE WORLD VIDEO CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE EXTENDED - The Golf Wire
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The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development, a 501c3 youth golf nonprofit based in Central Florida has extended the...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thanks for all you have done and meant to Little Linksters over the last decade, Coach Jordan Lashoones! Looking forward to many more years!
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Jordan your the man! What you do and have done for the kids is greatly appreciated! Keep up the great work! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Jordan Lashoones you are awesome! Love ya kiddo. ❤️
We appreciate you Jordan! Thanks for all you do!!! Congratulations on 10 years 🎉✨🙌🎉✨🙌
Congratulations! Well done…growing the game! This is year 30 for me and I love all my Juniors ages 5-15 and my Tiny tees (ages 2 to 4) This is also year 20 Coaching HS golf ..when you love what you do ..do more of it! 🧡⛳️
Three of the Best Junior Golf Games for Kids
Three of the Best Junior Golf Games for Kids
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Final Little Linksters Majors Challenge Charity Pool of 2023!
A little late in getting this out...We have been moving our daughter into school @ Juilliard the past few days......so exciting!
The field is set for The 2023 TOUR Championship, so go to the link: www.majorschallenge.com/club/littlelinksters to get set up and pick your team when you are ready!
A minimum $10 donation gets you into the fun!
You get registered and can brush up on the pool rules in the link above.
The PLAYERS kicked off our season-long contest in addition to the individual events. In 2023, we will run the following events...
The PLAYERS Championship
The Masters
The PGA Championship
The U.S. Open
The Open Championship
The TOUR Championship
Congrats to our PGA Championship Winner, Jordan Lashoones!
Congrats to our Masters Winner, Tom Mackiewicz!
Congrats to our PGA Championship Winner, Jeff Lashoones!
Congrats to our U.S. Open Winner, Me! Brendon Elliott 😊
Congrats to our Open Championship Winner, Kevin Mackiewicz!
The prize for the TOUR Championship is a TOUR Championship pin flag.
REMINDER:
Our Season Long Champ will win the following:
One Night Stay in a Premium One Bedroom Ocean View Suite for Two People at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa with One Round of Golf for Four Players at either the Ocean Course or The Conservatory Course.
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GET SIGNED UP, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, & HAVE A BLAST!
Thanks so much!
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Match Day was a hit!!!
Thank you to the staff at Wekiva Golf Club for the hospitality.
🏌️♂️❤️
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Great pictures!Thank you for taking those
It’s back! Little Linksters Majors Challenge fundraiser pool… U.S. Open Championship edition…
The field is set for The 2023 US Open Championship, so you can go to the following link: www.majorschallenge.com/club/littlelinksters to get set up, and pick your team when you are ready!
A minimum $10 donation gets you into the fun!
The link above is where you go to get registered and brush up on the rules of the pool.
The PLAYERS kicked off our season-long contest in addition to the individual events. In 2023, we will run the following events...
The PLAYERS Championship ✔️
The Masters ✔️
The PGA Championship ✔️
The U.S. Open
The Open Championship
The TOUR Championship
Congrats to THE PLAYERS Championship Winner, Jordan Lashoones!
Congrats to our Masters Tournament Winner, Tom Mackiewicz!
Congrats to our PGA Championship Winner, Jeff Lashoones!
Prizes on the way in the next week gentleman!
Who will win our U.S. Open pool?
REMINDER:
Our Season Long Champ will win the following:
One Night Stay in a Premium One Bedroom Ocean View Suite for Two People at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa with One Round of Golf for Four Players at either the Ocean Course or The Conservatory Course
GET SIGNED UP, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, & HAVE A BLAST!
www.majorschallenge.com/club/littlelinksters
Thanks so much!
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Coach Frederique Bruell with some Little Linksters Golf Academy LPGA-USGA Girls Golf kiddos ❤️⛳️
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Get your kiddos registered today!
littlelinksters.com/2023-little-linksters-best-pee-wee-golf-swing-contest/
Registration Open NOW - August 28th
Judges:
Stacy Lewis
Sam Ryder
Alexa Pano
Brendon Elliott, PGA
Jason Helman
Michelle Holmes
Zoe Allen
Tom Reid
Joseph Hallett
Sponsor:
V1 Sports
Little Linksters
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!
Little Linksters 12th Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest!
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this contest, as with everything Little Linksters does, is to have fun. This contest is proof positive that golf, among the youngest of golfers, is alive and well and we want to celebrate this by showing the world your child’s swing! We understand that with any contest, individuals will be very excited about the chances of winning but please keep in mind that all of the kids are winners by having a club in their little hands at such a young age! Keep in mind, this is a game and just so happens to be one that can be played for a lifetime…with all this in perspective, enjoy making the videos with your little ones and as always, enjoy the time with your family!
AGE GROUPS:
Open to the following age groups:
Under 3
3-4 years
5-6 years
7-8 years
9-10 years
11-12 years
VIDEO CRITERIA:
* No video can be more than 60 seconds in length
* Video needs to include the following: 2 Swings Face-on & 2 Swings Down the Line
* Video needs to be uploaded to Youtube and marked as public
* Please include the Youtube link to your registration
* Slow motion CAN be used, as long as there are 2 Face-on & 2 Down the Line swings at regular speed
* Registration forms must be completely filled out to be eligible
* Registration is open, WORLDWIDE!!
JUDGING:
The preliminary judging cuts down the final 10 videos in each age group are made by Little Linksters staff. Those that make the initial cut will then move on to our celebrity judging panel for selection.
Winners will be notified prior to the official announcement of the winners. This will be done via Facebook Live, on the Little Linksters Fan Page. Winners will not be allowed to share the news of their win until after the official announcement is made. Failure to do so could result in disqualification.
PRIZES:
Winners will receive a beautiful trophy to commemorate the occasion. Our 2023 Contest Trophy Sponsor is V1 Sports!
FUNDING:
Little Linksters is a 501c3, NonProfit organization. The costs associated with this FREE contest have long been absorbed by Little Linksters. We encourage all who enter to make a tax-deductible donation to help support Little Linksters in their mission. Donations are private and secure and have absolutely no bearing on the outcome of the contests final results as the judges will not know who and who has not made a contribution.
ENTER HERE:
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Since 2012, Little Linksters, with the help of some of the game’s biggest names, has been on an annual quest to find some of the best little golf swings in the world….and boy have we found some go...1 CommentComment on Facebook
Looks like fun!!
After a year off, our 12th, Little Linksters Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World Video Contest is BACK!
This year, we are excited to have LPGA Tour stars Stacy Lewis, and Alexa Pano, as well as PGA TOUR star, Sam Ryder as judges!
Our PGA of America judges are Joseph Hallett and myself...
Our LPGA Professional Judge is Michelle Holmes...
Our UK PGA Judges are Zoe Allen and Tom Reid...
Our PGA of Canada judge is Jason Helman...
This years event is proudly sponsored by V1 Sports!
**REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON 6/5**
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Joey Nunley
New season PGA Jr. League at red tail is starting up. Registration link below👇
www.pgajrleague.com/junior-league-events/43902cb6-7546-476a-8c24-b3431cec5898
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News from Little Linksters Golf Academy⛳ Summer PGA Jr. League Starts This Week!! PGA Camps, and More! - mailchi.mp/littlelinksters/linkstersacademy_reminders-12603728
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Its that time again!! Another Little Linksters Majors Challenge Charity Fundraiser Pool! Join us this week for the PGA Championship!
The field is set for The 2023 PGA Championship, so you can go to the following link: www.majorschallenge.com/club/littlelinksters to get set up, and pick your team when you are ready! A minimum $10 donation gets you into the fun!
The link above is where you go to get registered and brush up on the rules of the pool.
The PLAYERS kicked off our season-long contest in addition to the individual events. In 2023, we will run the following events...
The PLAYERS Championship
The Masters
The PGA Championship
The U.S. Open
The Open Championship
The TOUR Championship
I will come up with a prize for each event winner...
Congrats to our Masters Winner, Tom Mackiewicz!
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Who is ready for SUMMER? Check out our PGA Junior Golf Camps at our Wekiva Golf Club Academy location! pgajuniorgolfcamps.com/camp-locations/little-linksters-wekiva-golf-club-longwood-florida/
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