PGA and LPGA Golf Professional

Kelli is a Class A member of both the PGA and LPGA. Her passion, knowledge and talent for teaching the game of golf has led her to be twice honored as the New England PGA’s Teacher of the Year, 2001 & 2007 and recently in 2023 Kelli was awarded with the prestigious NEPGA Player Development Award. She has been honored as one of the LPGA’s Top 50 Teachers and Top 15 in State by Golf Digest.

PGA/LPGA Director of Instruction and Master Club Fitter

Kelli brings a wealth of experience across the spectrum of the golf industry. She has excelled in tournament operations, merchandising, and mentoring fellow professionals.

Her journey has taken her from 5-star resorts to public, private, and par three facilities, including travels with a world-class golf school. In the end, her dedication to teaching, club fitting, and advancing the game has earned her widespread recognition and accolades as a highly esteemed instructor.

2020 NEPGA Junior Player Development Award
2019 NEPGA NH Chapter Junior Golf Leader Award

Kelli has established a reputation for her dedicated efforts in junior player development. Her expertise lies in cultivating strong swing fundamentals, fostering creative short game instruction, and instilling confidence in putting technique. The holistic approach to junior player development under Kelli’s guidance emphasizes routines, player focus, strategic shot selection, and on-course management.

Her unique teaching style not only makes the learning experience interesting but also enjoyable, contributing to the formation of a robust foundation for a lifelong, well-rounded golf game.

Meet Kelli

Kelli’s Bio

Beginnings

Growing up in Minnesota, Kelli was first introduced to the game of golf by her father. A high school standout in three sports and a collegiate softball player for the UMD Bulldogs, Kelli received a set of golf clubs for college graduation and pursued the game with a passion. Her first opportunity in the golf business was working for PGA Professional Rob Hary at MN Valley CC in Bloomington, MN.

While there are a number of areas of focus for golf professionals, Kelli quickly knew that her passion was in teaching the game and went straight to the best to learn her trade. Kelli secured a job with the famed Nicklaus-Flick golf schools. For ten years she was mentored by, and personally taught alongside some of golf’s most respected instructors including the late Jim Flick, Martin Hall (of the Golf Channel), Chuck Cook, and Bob Toski.

2023 Awards Dinner 2023 at Pleasant Valley

Recognitions

Kelli has been repeatedly recognized for her teaching by the PGA and LPGA. In 2008-2009, she was named by the LPGA as one of the Top 50 Instructors in America and the New England Section of the PGA has honored Kelli as their “Teacher of the Year” in 2001 and again in 2007. She has also been recognized by the MA Chapter of the PGA as their teacher of the year in 2001. Most recently in 2023 Kelli was awarded with the prestigious NEPGA Player Development Award. Additionally, Kelli was named Golf Digest 2024/2025 Best Teachers in State (New Hampshire).

Her passion for teaching juniors has led to hundreds of juniors embracing golf and learning a life skill. In 2019 the NH Chapter and in 2020 the New England Section of the PGA awarded her with their Junior Player Development Awards.

Press

Kelli has made television appearances on the Golf Channel and NESN, written articles for “The Turn” and “Golf For Women Magazine”, the PGA Professionals Guide to Instruction and is the author of 300 Golf Solutions – published in 1995 by Kroshka Books.

Recognitions

Kelli has been repeatedly recognized for her teaching by the PGA and LPGA. In 2008-2009, she was named by the LPGA as one of the Top 50 Instructors in America and the New England Section of the PGA has honored Kelli as their “Teacher of the Year” in 2001 and again in 2007. She has also been recognized by the MA Chapter of the PGA as their teacher of the year in 2001. Most recently in 2023 Kelli was awarded with the prestigious NEPGA Player Development Award. Additionally, Kelli was named Golf Digest 2024/2025 Best Teachers in State (New Hampshire).

Her passion for teaching juniors has led to hundreds of juniors embracing golf and learning a life skill. In 2019 the NH Chapter and in 2020 the New England Section of the PGA awarded her with their Junior Player Development Awards.

2023 Awards Dinner 2023 at Pleasant Valley

Press

Kelli has made television appearances on the Golf Channel and NESN, written articles for “The Turn” and “Golf For Women Magazine”, the PGA Professionals Guide to Instruction and is the author of 300 Golf Solutions – published in 1995 by Kroshka Books.

Playing Experience

As a player, Kelli has successfully earned a spot in and participated in the Ping-Welches LPGA Tour Event at Blue Hill Country Club. Additionally, she has taken part in multiple National LPGA Teaching Professional Championships, central Florida Challenge mini tour events, Massachusetts Women’s Opens, as well as the New England PGA section championship and various NEPGA and LPGA Pro Ams.

Personal

I’ve taught golfers from all walks of life, and I learn from my students and their experiences every day. They make my work so incredibly fun. I’m looking forward to helping golfers play their best well into the future.

Kelli has a home in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and enjoys her time off with her three Brittanies. She likes hiking, fishing, and maintaining and restoring antique cars.

Playing Experience

As a player, Kelli has successfully earned a spot in and participated in the Ping-Welches LPGA Tour Event at Blue Hill Country Club. Additionally, she has taken part in multiple National LPGA Teaching Professional Championships, central Florida Challenge mini tour events, Massachusetts Women’s Opens, as well as the New England PGA section championship and various NEPGA and LPGA Pro Ams.

Personal

I’ve taught golfers from all walks of life, and I learn from my students and their experiences every day. They make my work so incredibly fun. I’m looking forward to helping golfers play their best well into the future.

Kelli has a home in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and enjoys her time off with her three Brittanies. She likes hiking, fishing, and maintaining and restoring antique cars.

Proud to be affiliated and awarded by some of the most prestigious organizations in the game of golf