BROOKE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC
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Kelley Brooke

CEO & PRESIDENT, BROOKE MANAGEMENT GROUP

Kelley Brooke

Golf has been at the center of Kelley Brooke's life since childhood. Raised in Iowa in a family passionate about the game, Brooke grew up surrounded by golf. Her mother was both the city and club champion, her father played to a single-digit handicap, and family outings often revolved around tournaments and practice rounds. When Kelley was born, her parents famously placed a putter in her crib.

That early exposure sparked a lifelong commitment to the sport.

By the time she was ten years old, Brooke was competing in the national junior golf circuit. She was drawn not only to the competition but also to the unique character of the game itself — a sport where integrity, discipline, and accountability determine success. "Golf is an objective game," Brooke often says. "Your score is your score." Those principles would guide her throughout a career that now spans more than four decades.

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Kelley teaching golf

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Harbor Links Golf Course - Port Washington, NY

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Kelley working with a golfer

From Instructor to Industry Leader

In the early 1990s, Brooke moved to New York and began teaching golf at driving ranges in New Jersey and Staten Island. Charging $25 per lesson, she quickly built a loyal following of students who appreciated her clear teaching style and passion for the game. Within a short time, she was teaching from morning to night, with a waiting list weeks long. Brooke soon expanded her reach beyond instruction. She began writing instructional articles for national publications including Golf Digest, Golf.com, and Junior Golf Magazine, and produced one of the first locally broadcast golf instruction television programs in the New York market. Those early media experiences would become an important part of her career as she developed a reputation not only as a teacher, but as an advocate for growing the game.

Building Brooke Management Group

Early in her career, Brooke wrote a goal on an index card: within ten years she would own and operate her own golf facility.
She achieved that goal in 2003 when she won the bid to operate Brooklyn Golf Center and Riis Park Golf Course, beating proposals from several major golf industry organizations.
That milestone launched what would become Brooke Management Group, a golf operations and management company that today oversees multiple golf facilities across New York and Long Island.
Under Brooke's leadership, the organization now operates or manages golf operations at:

Across these locations, Brooke Management Group serves thousands of golfers each day and employs more than 250 team members.

Pine Ridge Golf Course – Coram, NY

In 2026, Brooke Management Group expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Pine Ridge Golf Course in Coram, New York. The property is currently undergoing a multi-phase transformation designed to create a modern, hospitality-driven golf experience for players of all skill levels. Planned enhancements include a technology-enhanced driving range with covered hitting bays, upgraded GPS-equipped golf carts, clubhouse and bar renovations, improved course conditions, expanded instructional programming through Golf Channel Academy with Kelley Brooke, and the introduction of exclusive Founding Membership opportunities. The vision for Pine Ridge is simple: to create a vibrant golf destination where players can practice, play, socialize, and enjoy an exceptional public golf experience.

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National Recognition and Industry Leadership

Kelley's dedication to the game has earned her national recognition and numerous industry awards, including:

She is a frequent speaker at industry events and a strong advocate for the growth of the game.

Media, Teaching, and Influence

As a Golf Channel Academy Lead Coach, Kelley is a recognized voice in golf instruction.

She has been featured on the Golf Channel and in major publications like Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. Through her instruction, Kelley has helped thousands of golfers improve their games and find more enjoyment on the course.

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Growing the Game

Kelley is a passionate advocate for making golf more accessible and welcoming for everyone.

She has spearheaded numerous initiatives to introduce new players to the sport, including:

Her efforts have introduced thousands of new players to the game of a lifetime.

The Vision

The goal of Brooke Management Group is simple but ambitious:

To elevate the public golf experience and build lasting community assets.

For Kelley, success is measured not just by the quality of the courses she manages, but by the number of golfers who feel welcome, supported, and excited to play.

With Pine Ridge, that vision is becoming a reality once again.

Kelley Brooke

CEO & President, Brooke Management Group

INDUSTRY HONORS
  • LPGA Professional of the Year (2018)
  • LPGA Northeast Section Teacher of the Year (2024)
  • LPGA Top 50 Teacher (2026–2027)
  • GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
  • Lead Instructor – NBC / Golf Channel
  • Competitor – Legends of the LPGA Tour
  • Author – 7 Days to Golf
  • LPGA Member since 1996
OPERATIONS LED BY BROOKE MANAGEMENT GROUP
  • Harbor Links Golf Course
  • Bethpage State Park golf operations
  • Lido Golf Course
  • Merrick and Montauk Downs pro shop operations
  • Golf Channel Academy with Kelley Brooke
INDUSTRY IMPACT
  • Over 50,000 golf lessons delivered
  • One of the largest junior golf programs for children with disabilities
  • PAL youth golf programs serving thousands annually
  • Over 250 employees across multiple golf facilities