Career Highlights
Browse below for examples of golf professional expertise and career experience from Elizabeth Clarkson, PGA. Click on links and photos for more information.
PGA Membership
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First female Officer of the Georgia PGA, elected Secretary in 2024.
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Set to become the first female President of the Georgia PGA in 2029.
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Chair, Governance Committee
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Board Member, Membership Committee
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At-Large Director, 2022-2024
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Business
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Produced a multi-million dollar financial turnaround of The Chimneys Golf Course.
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98.5% Positive Ranking on GolfNow.com.
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18-years resort experience at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort.
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Managed 45 holes of golf with 4-Diamond service standards.
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Leadership
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Annual Georgia PGA Women's Summit - Host & Moderator, 2025 & 2026.
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Creator - Georgia PGA Study Hall for PGA Associate advancement.
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Georgia PGA representative and speaker at major industry events.
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Her Shot inclusivity program instructor and guest speaker.
Capital Projects
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Chateau Elan - Chateau Course
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Cart Path Repairs
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Bunker & Tee Box Renovations
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Irrigation Repair & Replacement
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Project Budgeting
Tournaments
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Sales manager, planner, and operator of all golf tournaments at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort from 2008 - 2021.
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Events up to 400 participants.
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Extensive F&B Management.
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Expanded community events and competitive tournaments at The Chimneys Golf Course.
Merchandising
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Georgia PGA Merchandiser of the Year 2016 - Resorts Category
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Produced over $420K in retail revenue in FY26 at The Chimneys Golf Course.
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Custom order merchandise management expert.
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e-Com online store creation and management.
Instruction
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Innovative golf coach with 20+ years of experience.
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Primary coach to multiple collegiate athletes.
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Instructor for inclusive golf initiatives.
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Nominee, Georgia PGA Player Development Award 2026.
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Jr Clinics & Group Instruction.
PGA Jr League
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PGA Lead Instructor for 10+ seasons of PGA Jr League.
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140+ juniors and families introduced to golf and counting.
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View multiple season highlight videos HERE.
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American Development Model (ADM) Certified.
PGA HOPE
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PGA Lead Instructor for PGA HOPE introducing community Veterans to golf.
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Certified in 2026.
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18 Registered Veterans in inaugural program at The Chimneys Golf Course.
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FREE to Veterans as funded by PGA REACH.
