Champions for Children: Daren Johnson and Elizabeth McLauchlin

Daren has been a member of the PGA of America for 23 years and has had the great fortune of working at some of the greatest golf clubs in the country: Pine Valley Golf Club, Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club and Old Memorial Golf Club. In the summer of 2019 Daren moved to Saint Simons Island to become the Director of Golf at Frederica Golf Club. His passion for elevating the member experience and dedication to mentoring young aspiring golf professionals, was recognized by his peers when he was awarded the 2022 Georgia PGA Section Professional Development Award winner and 2021 Georgia PGA East Chapter Golf Professional of the Year.

Elizabeth has channeled her passion and drive into helping clients in Real Estate. She is a REALTOR with Engel & Volkers. Creating a positive experience in what can be a stressful moment in time, is something that she strives for. Elizabeth's approach to her clients is to equip them with the knowledge they need to make their best decision. She attributes her success to the unending support from Daren and those relationships she has formed around her.

Daren and Elizabeth have planted their roots in the Golden Isles with their blended family of two and four legged kids.