The nonprofit organization is looking for industry support in donating items to auction on E-Bay.
Deltona, FL, September 21, 2014:
The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development is pleased to once again announce its initiative to help raise funds for future development of their 501c3 junior golf organization and more specifically, their G.O.A.L.S. program (Golf Outreach Advances Life Skills) for children with special needs ages 3-12+. “We have just listed some great items on E-Bay through E-Bay Giving Works to auction off in order to raise funds for our organization” says Little Linksters Association founder, PGA Professional Brendon Elliott. “We recently joined E-Bay Giving Works, which is the charitable partner of E-Bay and oversees all fundraising efforts on the auction site. Through the PayPal Giving Fund and E-Bay, our organization can list donated items to auction off in order to help us raise funds or any individual or company can auction off items on our behalf and name us as the beneficiary of the final winning bid amount or a percentage of that.” Elliott explains. You can learn more about E-Bay Giving Works and the PayPal Giving Fund here: http://givingworks.ebay.com/about/
You can also learn more about our nonprofits page through this service as well as see current items listed for auction by going here: http://givingworks.ebay.com/charity-auctions/charity/little-linksters-association-for-junior-golf-development/56345/
Currently, the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development currently has the following items up for bid on E-Bay:
• Signed Rory McIlroy Nike Hat & Picture (Authenticated by Upper Deck); Starting Bid $750
• Two Weekly Passes to 2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straights; Starting Bid $850
• Two Weekly Grounds Passes & Clubhouse Badges to 2015 Arnold Palmer Invitational; Starting Bid $300
• Two Courtside Tickets to the Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks on 12/13/14; Starting Bid $600
• Signed Arnold Palmer Bayhill Hat; Starting Bid $150
• Signed Jack Nicklaus 1986 Masters Scorecard Print & Signed Picture; Starting Bid $400
• Signed Annika Sorestam Callaway Hat; Starting Bid $100
• 2013 Orlando City Soccer Signed Team Framed Picture & Goodie Pack, Starting Bid $100
• Foursome to the Ritz Carlton Members Club in Sarasota; Starting Bid $399
Items can be seen at the following link: http://givingworks.ebay.com/charity-auctions/charity/little-linksters-association-for-junior-golf-development/56345/
“We are looking to continue holding online auctions through E-Bay indefinitely and we are asking any golf company, organization or individual to consider donating items to help us raise funds. We are interested in golf equipment, apparel, rounds of golf, golf trips, memorabilia and anything else that could help us raise funds” adds Elliott.
In addition to helping through the E-Bay auctions, The Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development is looking for the help of the golf industry and corporate America in other ways. Help can come from:
• Grant Opportunities
• Corporate Sponsorships (Several levels)
• Product Donations (Training Aids, Uniforms, Marketing Products)
• Sponsorship of our events such as our annual “Little Golf, Big Purpose” 108 Hole Marathon and our upcoming 5th Annual Little Linksters “Best Pee Wee Golf Swing in the World” Video Contest
• Donate to our GoFundMe G.O.A.L.S. project: http://www.gofundme.com/diiqj4
• Buy a Limited Edition T-Shirt! https://www.booster.com/littlelinksters501c3
If you are a business or individual interested in become a sponsor or partner you can e-mail us at nonprofit@LittleLinksters.com or go to the following link: http://littlelinksters.com/new-partnership-opportunities/
More about Little Linksters
Since July of 2008, the Little Linksters Golf program has brought the game of golf to a typically non- traditional sect of the golfing population; the “Pee-Wee” Golfer (Ages 3-8). The Little Linksters Golf Program is a great introduction to the game of golf for all children in this age group. The program is taught in a fun and interactive way using a combination of both traditional golf instruction methods and very non-traditional ways. The bottom line with the Little Linksters program is FUN!
The program is run by PGA Golf Professional Brendon Elliott. Brendon was the former General Manager/Head Golf Professional at the historic Winter Park Country Club which is located in downtown Winter Park, FL. Elliott was with WPCC for 13 years. He resigned from his position in July of 2011 to focus solely on the expansion of Little Linksters. Brendon, along with his wife Melisa are the owners of Little Linksters, LLC and the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development which is their 501c3 Non-Profit organization. The home office of the company is in Deltona, FL.
In August of 2011, in a second phase of expansion, the Little Linksters Golf Academy @ Metrowest Golf Club located in Orlando, FL was opened. The Academy was later moved to Wekiva Golf Club in Longwood, FL in September of 2013 in order to fall in line with Elliott’s new position at the Golf Academy of America campus in Apopka, FL.
The Little Linksters “mobile” program which is ran by the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development, has been in play at various daycare centers, schools, golf courses and municipalities throughout Central Florida since July of 2008. Since then, the expansion of the program has continuously been in the works. In early 2010 Little Linksters re- branded, created an easy to follow program guide/coloring book, registered and protected the name “Little Linksters” and started planning for an eventual “National Program.” The time frame to launch the “National Program” will be sometime in late 2014.
The two parts of the “Little Linksters” business entities include Little Linksters, LLC (for profit) and the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development (501c3).
Little Linksters LLC oversees the following:
• The Little Linksters Golf Academy at Wekiva Golf Club (Private Lessons)
• In-Home lessons
• Online Instruction
• Sales of the Little Linksters Coloring Book
• Consulting
Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development (501c3) oversees the following:
• The Little Linksters “Mobile” Program (At locations throughout Central FL)
• The NEW Little Linksters G.O.A.L.S. Program (For children with special needs)
• The Little Linksters “Tour” Series
• The Best Pee Wee Swing in the World Video Contest
• Soon to launch “National Certification Program”
• Speaking on and Promoting Junior Golf for younger kids
The goal of Little Linksters, LLC and the Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development is to provide children ages three years to eight years of age with quality introductory golf instruction and to expose them to all of the wonderful life lessons that the wonderful game of golf teaches everyone. Although Little Linksters target group is children ages three through eight, the company does not limit itself solely to those age groups. Additionally, Little Linksters strives to be a leader in the “Pee-Wee” golf arena and aims to provide tools and information to all PGA Professionals, educators, parents and now, Golf Academy of America students that share in their vision.
More about Brendon R. Elliott, PGA
Elliott, is a 2010, 2011 & 2012 US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teacher, a 2013 US Kids Golf Master Kids Teacher, a 2012 & 2013 Top 50 Growth of the Game Instructor as named by the Golf Range Association of America, the 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 ECC Junior Golf Leader and the 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 NFPGA Junior Golf Leader award winner. He was a finalist for the PGA’s National Junior Leader award in 2012, 2013 & 2014. In January 2014, Little Linksters was named the 2013 ING (International Network of Golf) Player Development Award winner.
Elliott has appeared in or been a contributor for numerous golf media articles with publications such as Golf Business magazine and PGA Magazine. His contributions have included topics ranging from Social Media to Junior Golf. Elliott was a guest on the Golf Channels Morning Drive in April of 2013 along with Dottie Pepper and Alan Wronowski. The threesome spoke on many different junior golf initiatives that are available to children of all ages. You can see a clip of Elliott’s appearance here: http://www.golfchannel.com/media/pga-america-dottie-pepper-allen-wronowski-and-brendon-elliott/
Elliott is a sought out speaker on Junior Golf with a focus on children ages 8 and under. He spoke at the 2012 Proponent Group Annual Conference in October of 2012 which was held at Cog Hill Golf Club near Chicago. The event was held in conjunction with the 2012 Ryder Cup. Elliott is scheduled to speak at the 2013 Southeastern Junior Golf Summit at Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta on November 4, 2013. He will also be a presenter at the 2014 PGA Youth & Family Golf Summit held during the week of the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, FL.
Elliott is the President of the East Central Chapter of the NFPGA Section. He is also a NFPGA Section Board member. He is Chairman of the ECC Junior Golf Committee as well as Co-Chair of the NFPGA Junior Golf Committee. Brendon also is a member of the PGA of America’s 2012-2014 National Youth Player Development Committee and the 2012-2014 Public Relations & Communications Committee.
The mission statement of the Little Linksters program:
“Through a fun and friendly learning environment, students will accomplish three major goals; which in turn will produce a passion and respect for the game of golf. Through our efforts each player will learn; how the game teaches real life lessons (patience, integrity, respect, honesty and friendship), an understanding of the basic fundamentals of golf, and finally how to enjoy the experience that the game of golf offers”
http://www.littlelinksters.org/
Contact:
Contact: Brendon R. Elliott, PGA
Little Linksters Association for Junior Golf Development
Phone 321-278-1612
NonProfit@LittleLinksters.com
PO Box 6384
Deltona, FL
Phone 386-532-9639
www.LittleLinksters.com