Shawna Elliott is a PGA qualified teaching professional based at Palmer Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf, Iowa. She brings a calm, encouraging presence to every lesson and focuses on helping golfers build confidence through simple, repeatable fundamentals.
Working with players of all experience levels, Shawna is especially skilled at creating a supportive environment for women returning to the game or picking up a club for the first time. Her approach blends clear instruction with genuine care, making each session feel welcoming, steady, and achievable.
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Greenside bunkers don’t have to be intimidating. Shawna Elliott shows how to turn the sand into your friend. The secret lies in a stable, wide base and the ability to consistently “splash” the sand behind the ball. Learn the simple drill involving a physical line in the sand that will help you find the right entry point and eliminate the lateral motion that causes most bunker frustrations.
Feel like your hips are too tight during your backswing? Shawna Elliott demonstrates a simple self-check for hip rotation and explains how flaring your feet can instantly unlock a better range of motion.
Shauna Elliott has a great wedge drill to help you maintain a centered pivot and strike down on the ball from the short grass close to the green.
Boost your confidence on the green as PGA Instructor Shawna Elliott demonstrates the essential principles of a successful putting stroke, focusing on a “one and two” tempo, light grip pressure, and a natural pendulum motion to prevent deceleration at impact.
