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 consistently honored as one of the LPGA’s Top 50 Teachers and Top 15 in State by Golf Digest.
Extensive Experience as Director of Instruction and Assistant Professional
Kelli’s extensive professional background includes, Assistant Professional experience at a 5 star resort, and lead teaching teams as Director of Instruction at exclusive private and public facilities across New England and South Florida.
Certified US Kids Instructor and winner of Junior Leader of the Year
Kelli is known for her work with Juniors and was honored in 2019 by the NH Chapter of the PGA with their Junior Leader of the Year Award. In 2020, the New England PGA honored Kelli with their prestigious Junior Golf Development Award.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Playing Experience
As a player, Kelli has qualified for and played in the Ping-Welches LPGA Tour Event at Blue Hill Country Club, competed in four National LPGA Teaching Professional Championships, Four central Florida Challenge mini tour events, and four 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 qualified for and played in the Ping-Welches LPGA Tour Event at Blue Hill Country Club, competed in four National LPGA Teaching Professional Championships, Four central Florida Challenge mini tour events, and four 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
Proud to be affiliated and awarded by some of the most prestigious organizations in the game of golf
A Solid Game For Life
One Country Club Road, Windham, NH 03087
info@kellikostickgolf.com
(781) 883 – 5174