Little Swings, Big Dreams: Meet Our Future Pros
From mini drivers to one-putts, Weldon, James, Chase, and Lily are already making their mark on the game.
Weldon Immler
Future Pro: Weldon Immler
Proud Parents: Wes and Ellen Immler
Child’s age: 4 years old
Favorite club: Driver - because it hits the ball farther than the other clubs.
Favorite part of the game: Making a one-putt on the course or making a hole-in-one at mini golf.
Who inspired your child to golf? Mom and Dad both played college golf, and Grandpa Bill plays golf and helps coach the Red Tail Junior golf team.
At what age did he/she start? 1 1/2 years old
Any other pertinent or fun information: Weldon has been to the Old Course at St. Andrews and got to take a photo on the Swilcan Bridge.
Future Pro: James Blackburn
Proud Parents: Nick and Hannah Blackburn
Child’s age: 3 1/2 years old
Favorite club: Mini driver because I can hit it 60 yards.
Favorite part of the game: Hitting the ball over the water on 10, bunker shots, and playing golf every night with Daddy.
Who inspired your child to golf? My Daddy, Poppy, and Papa.
At what age did he/she start? 15 months
Any other pertinent or fun information: If he doesn’t make it onto the PGA tour, James hopes to work for the grounds crew at Red Tail.
Future Pros: Chase and Lily Paterini
Proud Parents: Lynn and Matt Paterini
Children’s ages: 3 1/2 and 2 years old
Favorite club: Pitching wedge, the “pop-up” club
Favorite part of the game: Other than pulling out flag sticks on the putting green, practice on the course while riding the golf cart is the most fun.
Who inspired your child to golf? Daddy!
At what age did they start? Around 1 year old
Any other pertinent or fun information:
As long as they agree on which color ball each will use, it will be a fun day of practice!