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Harold Varner III & Dustin Johnson Share Their Secret to Success
Harold Varner III of the United States reacts with caddies Chris Rice and Ted Scott after putting on the 14th green during THE NORTHERN TRUST at Liberty National Golf Club on August 20, 2021 in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
No matter what level a golfer’s game is at, how important is having fun in golf?
“Having fun with golf is extremely important. Only a select few get paid to play this game and that likely ain’t you!! So why not have fun? A majority of golfers are paying for golf, even overpaying at some places. My hope is that young golfers & new golfers understand that a golf course can teach them about life. It can help mold relationships together. It can help them be better at life. Most importantly, it’s a great place to get away from the difficult world we live in today. Have a few drinks, crack a few beers, bet a few bucks and enjoy those hours of pure happiness with great people.” - Harold Varner III
“Regardless of whether you’re a world-class player competing at the highest level, or a beginner just learning the game, the idea is to have fun. I learned at a young age that golf is a very tough game, and I was going to hit lots of bad shots. You have to have realistic expectations of yourself and remember that you’re probably going to hit more bad shots than good ones. I’ve spent much of the past few years as the number one player in the world and I still hit poor golf shots every day. The key is to learn from them, put them behind you and move on to the next shot. Once you learn to do that, you’ll not only play better golf, but most importantly, you will have more fun playing!" -Dustin Johnson
“We all have to remember that we PLAY golf, not WORK golf, which should be the constant perspective. When we get stressed or upset or feel the pressure on the golf course, we have to stop and remind ourselves that we choose to do this, we choose to play golf and put ourselves here. Frustration, anger, pressure, uncertainty….these are all intangibles we create internally and by simply reminding yourself that you WANT to do this, should immediately help you relax and have fun.” -Peter Jacobsen
Sorrento, FL
Brendon Elliott
Director of Instruction, Freelance Golf Writer[Brendon Elliott, PGA](https://brendonelliott.com/), is an award-winning PGA Professional, player-development coach and nationally recognized golf writer with three decades of experience in the golf industry. As of 2026, he has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and has earned more than 25 PGA Section and Chapter honors for his work in coaching, education and player development. In 2017, he received the PGA of America National Youth Player Development Award. ## Coaching Competitive Teenage Golfers Through [BE A GOLFER](https://beagolfer.golf/home), Brendon specializes in working with competitive teenage golfers who want to improve their performance, better understand their games and prepare for the demands of high school, junior tournament and college golf. His primary focus is [Remote Coaching](https://beagolfer.golf/remote-coaching), which allows him to remain actively involved in a player’s development regardless of location. Rather than relying on occasional lessons or isolated swing fixes, Brendon works with players throughout their competitive journey. His coaching covers much more than the golf swing. Players receive ongoing guidance in structured practice, short-game development, putting, course management, tournament preparation, performance analysis, goal setting and the mental and physical habits required to improve over time. Using video analysis, virtual coaching sessions, performance data and regular communication, Brendon helps each player understand what to work on, why it matters and how to make meaningful progress between practices and tournaments. Brendon accepts only a limited number of in-person students in Central Florida. His priority is building long-term [Remote Coaching](https://beagolfer.golf/remote-coaching) relationships with competitive teenage golfers and their families. The goal is not simply to help a young player hit better shots. It is to help that player become more prepared, more accountable and more capable of navigating everything competitive golf demands. Brendon’s career has included serving as a head golf professional, general manager, college golf educator, career development director, academy owner and longtime junior golf leader. He founded Little Linksters Golf Academy in 2008 and led the organization for more than 16 years before selling the academy in late 2024 and launching [BE A GOLFER](https://beagolfer.golf/home). ## Golf Writing and Media Brendon is also a nationally recognized and prolific golf writer and storyteller. He is the Senior Golf Writer for [Athlon Sports](https://athlonsports.com/author/brendon-elliott) and has written extensively about professional golf, instruction, player development, equipment, golf history and the people shaping the game. His work has also appeared with PGA.com, GolfWRX, PGA Magazine, MyGolfSpy and several other prominent golf media outlets. Through [One More Roll Golf Media](https://onemorerollgolf.com/), Brendon provides editorial content, feature writing, consulting and media services throughout the golf industry. His background as a coach and educator shapes the way he writes, while his work as a writer strengthens the way he coaches. He understands how to explain complicated ideas clearly, ask better questions and connect the technical, strategic and personal sides of golf.