HJGT TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS DEC 4-5 LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA
About Us
HAPPY GILMORE (Team Titleist)
- HIGH SCHOOL: Bloomington South (Bloomington, Indiana)
- GRADUATION YEAR: 2024
- FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Olive Garden
- FAVORITE FOOD: Steak
- FAVORITE MOVIE: Happy Gilmore
- FAVORITE GOLFER: Justin Thomas & Rory Mcilroy
- HOBBIES: Golf, Basketball, Bowling and Swimming
"I want to be a pro golfer." ~ Happy Gilmore
Since he was old enough to swing a club, Happy has dedicated himself to the sport with only one dream in mind..becoming a professional golfer. Early Years: Starting out, Happy idolized Ricky Fowler and wore Ricky's famous all orange PUMA outfit most of the time. He still wears wild colors in tournaments today!
The Name
The most asked question Happy gets everywhere he goes is; "Is your name really Happy Gilmore?" Although he is known on tour as Happy Gilmore, Happy was born Landon James Gilmore. The nickname "Happy" came when he started playing in tournaments around the age of 5. It quickly became his favorite movie and he worked hard to craft the "Happy Gilmore Swing" from the movie but for fun, not in competition!
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Junior Golf Tour
Happy played most of his junior events through 2020 on the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour which are held all over the mid-west and southern parts of the United States. He played in the US Kids World Championships at Pinehurst in 2015, 2018 and 2019 as well as the Hurricane National Championships in 2018 and 2019. Happy also competes in Golfweek, Indiana Junior Golf and The Pepsi Little People's tournaments. In 2020, Happy played in the World Stars of Golf in Las Vegas and will again return to the HJGT Nationals Tournament of Champions in December 2021.
Bloomington South High School
Happy attends Bloomington South High School in Bloomington Indiana where his team placed 4th in the 2021 IHSAA State Tournament. Happy tied for 8th place to earn All-State recognition in his first year as a Panther.
Our Team
Mom & Dad
Terry Gilmore and Kim Ellett are the proud parents of Happy. Terry does online marketing and Kim serves as a volunteer assistant on the Indiana University Women's Golf Team.
Caddie Chris
Happy's caddie is our lifelong family friend Chris Blackmore. Chris is a retired basketball coach and picked up the bag in 2017. He calls Happy his "unofficial" adopted son. They play golf together every chance they get and they are highly competitive in everything from putt-putt, bowling, basketball, go-carts...you name it. They are a perfect match!
Community Involvement
100 HOLE for the HOMELESS
Community Involvement
Birthday Boxes
Greene County Rising Star
Greene County Rising Star
Happy delivered Birthday Boxes to Bloomfield Elementary school for random students.
Greene County Rising Star
Greene County Rising Star
Greene County Rising Star
Happy was recognized as a nominee for the Greene County Rising Star Award for his success in golf and his community projects.
Toy Drive
Greene County Rising Star
Blanket Drive
Happy collected and donated toys to Greene County General Hospital for kids. He also did a toy drive for kids at Riley Hospital.
Blanket Drive
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Blanket Drive
Happy conducted another drive for Greene County Hospital collecting blankets for their Sweet Dreams Baby Bundles.
Golf Ball & Club Drive
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Happy collected used golf clubs for the Golf Ball and Club Drive for our Veterans program.
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Schools Supplies/Essential Kits
Happy periodically donates school supplies and essential kits for kids that need them.