Angello Collins

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, Other (Indicate specific awards in 3-a below)

Other awards won (if provided):
GOLF DIGEST BEST YOUNG TEACHERS IN AMERICA ('25-'26, '27-28)

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 450
Female: 300
Junior: 750

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
10

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
Over the past year, I have focused on creating structured programming at Casa Linda Oaks Golf Course at NAS Jacksonville that introduces new players to the game, provides clear pathways for continued development, and creates a welcoming environment for golfers who may not have traditionally felt connected to the sport.

One of our strongest initiatives has been the expansion of women’s golf programming. I developed and led structured beginner-focused instruction designed to take new golfers from basic fundamentals to greater confidence on the golf course. This included our Queens on the Greens program, which served more than 30 women through a multi-week academy format. The program covered full swing, short game, putting, equipment education, golf etiquette, and ultimately transitioned participants to on-course instruction. The goal was not simply to provide golf lessons, but to create a community and give participants the knowledge and confidence needed to continue playing after the program ended.

Junior golf has remained another major focus. We expanded our summer camp offerings with age-specific programs for juniors ages 5–11 and 12–16. These camps provide approximately 10 hours of instruction in a fun, structured environment while introducing young players to putting, short game, full swing, rules, etiquette, and on-course concepts. We have also continued developing year-round junior programming designed to give families a more consistent developmental pathway rather than limiting junior golf exposure to one-time clinics or seasonal camps.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
I have also worked to improve retention within our programs. When traditional participation models have not generated enough enrollment, I have created alternative pathways that keep interested golfers engaged. For example, rather than allowing limited participation in PGA Junior League to become a lost opportunity, families were offered an alternative multi-month instructional program that provided continued coaching and development.

In addition, I have placed a greater emphasis on beginner education outside of the lesson tee. Through email communication, clinics, and educational content, I have addressed topics such as selecting a first set of golf clubs, avoiding unnecessary equipment expenses, golf etiquette, and what new players should expect when transitioning onto the golf course. These efforts are designed to remove many of the financial, informational, and social barriers that can prevent beginners from becoming long-term golfers.

Across each of these initiatives, my focus has been the same: make golf easier to enter, provide a clear path for improvement, build community around the game, and create programming that turns first-time participants into confident, active golfers.