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PROFES S IONAL GOLF STAFF

Shawn comes to us from St. Andrews Country Club where he worked alongside the Southeast Florida PGA President and Director of Golf, Paul Clivio. Shawn is an accomplished professional having been the first one in the PGA of America to successfully complete every advanced certification offered, and is currently in the PGA Master Professional program. He also served as the South Florida PGA Co-Chair of the Southeast Chapter Education Committee and is the current Awards Chairman for the Southeast Florida PGA. Previously Shawn has held positions at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club and was the Head Professional at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens prior to pursuing career advancements. While at BallenIsles, Shawn helped achieve the Association of Golf Merchandiser ’ s Platinum Award and was awarded a top 10 “ best of the best ” Golf Shop in the Country for private facilities.

SHAWN COS T E L LO , PGA

Director of Golf

Shawn is also a talented coach and instructor having spent many years learning

from PGA Hall of Fame Instructor Bob Toski and Shawn ’

s father who was the

Director of Golf and Coach at Cornell University for three decades.

Shawn was

also responsible for the oversight of the BallenIsles Golf Academy and has taught

touring professionals including World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Kite and

Champions Tour Player Joey Sindelar.