PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (April 24, 2018) – The PGA of America announced today that 101 PGA Professionals were either promoted, hired or declared as a General Manager (GM) at public, private and resort facilities nationwide during the first quarter of 2018.
The spike in PGA Professionals earning GM positions aligns with the PGA’s recent repositioning of PGA Career Services, as more resources are now available to better serve employers, PGA Members and individuals seeking to gain employment within the golf industry.
“We’re thrilled by the number of PGA Professionals who have already secured General Manager positions in just the first three months of the year,” said PGA Chief Membership Officer John Easterbrook Jr. “As part of our enhanced Career Services Department, we’re working closely with employers at facilities nationwide and connecting them with candidates who best fit the skill, experience and leadership qualifications required of a General Manager.”
The Association is committed to ensuring that PGA Members and golf industry professionals are prepared and equipped to advance their career path to the highest level. The mission of PGA Career Services is to assist golf industry professionals over the entire span of their career. To further enhance these services, the department recently expanded from 10 to 18 Career Consultants nationwide and debuted an expanded job board on PGA.org. Intended for positions at golf facilities and within the industry at various levels, the new job board offers increased ease of use for both employers and applicants.
Throughout their career, ongoing training, education advancement and professional development are required for PGA Members to continually meet the needs of the golf industry. Whether it’s through our partnerships with universities or cutting-edge business simulations, the PGA provides lifelong learning opportunities to our Members. This ensures that we not only maintain operational excellence at our facilities but that our Professionals are regarded as the highest qualified and most respected leaders in the industry.
The 101 PGA Professionals who were promoted or hired as General Managers during Q1 of 2018 include:
Name | Club | City, State | PGA Section
Anthony A. DelMastro, PGA | Prattville Country Club | Prattville, Ala. | Alabama – NW Florida
Bradley H. Morrison, PGA | One Club | Gulf Shores, Ala. | Alabama – NW Florida
Brent N. Lingel, PGA | Rolling Hills Golf Course | Tucson, Ariz. | Southwest
Brian C. Bauer, PGA | Hawk Pointe Golf Club | Washington, N.J. | New Jersey
Brian J. Boggs, PGA | Duck Lake Country Club | Albion, Mich. | Northern Ohio
Brian J. Farkas, PGA | Fox Hills Golf and Country Club | Watford City, N.D. | Minnesota
Brian J. Rashley, PGA | Bear Trap Dunes | Ocean View, Del. | Philadelphia
Brian S. Schueneman, PGA | Angels Crossing Golf Club | Vicksburg, Mich. | Michigan
Brian T. Kain, PGA | Clear Lake Country Club | Buhl, Idaho | Rocky Mountain
Bruce Perisho, PGA | Oroville Golf Club | Oroville, Wash. | Pacific Northwest
Charles G. Wallace, PGA | The Club at Flying Horse | Colorado Springs, Colo. | Colorado
Charles R. Chapman, PGA | Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation | Mint Hill, N.C. | Carolinas
Charles R. Schmitt III, PGA | Woodhaven Country Club | Louisville, Ky. | Kentucky
Chris M. Dzergoski, PGA | Bella Vista Country Club | Marlboro, N.J. | New Jersey
Chris Meade, PGA | Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course | Fredericksburg, Texas | Southern Texas
Christian E. Hanns, PGA | Arrowhead Country Club | Glendale, Ariz. | Southwest
Christopher G. Stacy, PGA | Lonesome Pine Country Club | Big Stone Gap, Va. | Tennessee
Christopher J. Tallman, PGA | Cold Spring Country Club | Belchertown, Mass. | Connecticut
Clay Mearns, PGA | Lawrenceburg Golf & Country Club | Lawrenceburg, Tenn. | Tennessee
Colby R. Hartje, PGA | Chester Washington Golf Course | Los Angeles, Calif. | Southern California
Cory S. Fletcher, PGA | ArborLinks Golf Course | Nebraska City, Neb. | Nebraska
Craig A. Yutzy, PGA | Latrobe Elks Golf Club | Latrobe, Penn. | Tri-State
Daniel E. Shull, PGA | Elks Country Club | Columbus, Neb. | Nebraska
David Craig, PGA | Chester Valley Golf Club | Malvern, Penn. | Philadelphia
David E. Wykoff, PGA | Delaware Golf Club | Delaware, Ohio | Southern Ohio
David P. Melody, PGA | Oak Hill Country Club | Fitchburg, Mass. | New England
David P. Schneider, PGA | Happy Hollow Club | Omaha, Neb. | Nebraska
David R. Cage, PGA | Mystic Creek Golf Club | El Dorado, Ark. | South Central
David Z. Robison, PGA | Manistee Golf & Country Club | Manistee, Mich. | Michigan
Devin Thomas, PGA | Ellendale Country Club | Houma, La. | Gulf States
Donald G. Berberick, PGA | The Links at Echo Springs | Johnstown Ohio | Southern Ohio
Frank C. Hedderich III, PGA | Waynesboro Country Club | Waynesboro, Va. | Middle Atlantic
Gary D. Manes, PGA | Wildcat Creek Golf Course | Kokomo, Ind. | Indiana
George Priolo, PGA | Comanche Trail Golf Complex/ Ross Rogers Golf Course | Amarillo, Texas | Northern Texas
Glenn T. Payne, PGA | Shenvalee Golf Resort | New Market, Va. | Middle Atlantic
Gordon J. Walker, PGA | Reignwood Golf Club | Beijing, China | Unaffiliated
Gregory E. Martzolf, PGA | Country Club of Paducah | Paducah, Ky. | Kentucky
Jacqueline R Stevens, PGA | Skyview Golf Course | Alliance, Neb. | Nebraska
James A. Johnson Jr., PGA | Medina Golf & Country Club Medina Minn. Minnesota
James J. Kane, PGA | Eagle Nest Golf Club North Myrtle Beach S.C. Carolinas
James O. Kurtzeborn, PGA | Bonita National Golf & Country Club Bonita Springs Fla. South Florida
Jason M. Jerman, PGA | Avondale Golf Club Hayden Lake Idaho Pacific Northwest
Jeffrey F. Moy, PGA | The Club at Viniterra New Kent Va. Middle Atlantic
Jeffrey L. Clay, PGA | Pacific Northwest Golf Centers Redmond Wash. Pacific Northwest
Jeffrey M. Shepard, PGA | MacGregor Downs Country Club Cary N.C. Carolinas
John A. Cleanthes, PGA | The Hermitage Golf Club West Dover Vt. New England
John Herndon, PGA | The Club at Rock Creek Coeur D Alene Idaho Pacific Northwest
John P. Creaney, PGA | Kings River Country Club Kingsburg Calif. Northern California
Jordan R. Lockhart, PGA | Country Club Estates Golf Course Fontana Wisc. Wisconsin
Joseph H. Millar, PGA | Peacock Gap Golf Club San Rafael Calif. Northern California
Kelly M. Kluesner, PGA | Plum Creek Golf Club Carmel Ind. Indiana
Kenneth R. Cashwell, PGA | Mystic Dunes Golf Club | Celebration, Fla. | North Florida
Kevin A. Boyko, PGA | Laurel Springs Golf Club | Suwanee, Ga. | Georgia
Kevin C. Hwang, PGA | Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club | San Diego, Calif. | Southern California
Kevin M. Williamson, PGA | TPC Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, S.C. | Carolinas
Kyle J. Matson, PGA | Dodge Riverside Golf Club | Council Bluffs, Iowa | Nebraska
Lawrence R. McCrimmon, PGA | Vicksburg Country Club | Vicksburg, Miss. | Gulf States
Louisa Bergsma, PGA | Golden Valley Golf & Country Club | Golden Valley, Minn. | Minnesota
Mark A. Lammi, PGA | Westhaven Golf Club | Franklin, Tenn. | Tennessee
Mark K. Becker, PGA | Irish Waters Golf Club | Freedom, Wisc. | Wisconsin
Mark M. Swift, PGA | Persimmon Country Club | Gresham, Ore. | Pacific Northwest
Mark R. Doughty, PGA | Faulkwood Shores Golf Course | Howell, MI | Michigan
Mark T. Hennie, PGA | Columbia Hills Golf & Swim Club | Columbia Station, Ohio | Northern Ohio
Matthew J. Cohen, PGA | The Cascades Club | Tyler, Texas | Northern Texas
Michael B. Bechard, PGA | Ludlow Country Club | Ludlow, Mass. | Connecticut
Michael D. Kerig, PGA | Norsk Golf Club | Mount Horeb, Wisc. | Wisconsin
Michael J. Ash, PGA | Boundary Oak Golf Course | Walnut Creek, Calif. | Northern California
Michael K. Menery, PGA | Marsh Golf Club | Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. | South Florida
Michael R. Callender, PGA | Centennial Golf Course | Oak Ridge, Tenn. | Tennessee
Mike A. Ahrnsbrak, PGA | Pine Valley Country Club | Wilmington, N.C. | Carolinas
Mike Misheck, PGA | Country Club of Decatur | Decatur, Ill. | Illinois
Nathan A. Broyles, PGA | Bermuda Run Country Club | Advance, N.C. | Carolinas
Nathan A. Winn, PGA | Rancho Las Palmas Country Club | Rancho Mirage, Calif. | Southern California
Neil A. Maurer, PGA | Alpine Country Club | Highland, Utah | Utah
Nicholas D. Carlson, PGA | Cowboys Golf Club | Grapevine, Texas | Northern Texas
Paul Earnest, PGA | The Woodlands Country Club – Palmer Course | The Woodlands, Texas | Southern Texas
Peter Cizdziel, PGA | The Standard Club | Johns Creek, Ga. | Georgia
Peter M. Kurvers, PGA | Dwan Golf Club | Bloomington, Minn. | Minnesota
Phillip J. Gaggero, PGA | Lake Padden Golf Course | Bellingham, Wash. | Pacific Northwest
Renato B. Villafuerte, PGA | Family Golf & Learning Center | Kirkwood, MO | Gateway
Rex R. Wiggins, PGA | Currie Municipal Golf Course / Mt. Pleasant Country Club | Midland, Mich. | Michigan
Richard G. Leslie, PGA | Johnson Park Golf Course | Racine, Wisc. | Wisconsin
Richard Jeff Sprinkel, PGA | Botetourt Golf & Swim Club | Fincastle, Va. | Middle Atlantic
Robert G. Bachman, PGA | Piqua Country Club | Piqua, Ohio | Southern Ohio
Ronnie Parker, PGA | The Palisades Country Club | Charlotte, N.C. | Carolinas
Ryan M. Parr, PGA | Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks | Silverthorne, Colo. | Colorado
Ryan T. Peterson, PGA | Wilderness@Fortune Bay Resort | Tower, Minn. | Minnesota
Scott D. Schaefer, PGA | Lockhaven Golf Club | Godfrey, Ill. | Gateway
Scott J. Heyn, PGA | Farms Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. | Southern California
Scott L. Curiel, PGA | Heritage Golf Links | Tucker, Ga. | Georgia
Steve Janisch, PGA | Shoreline Golf Links | Mountain View, Calif. | Northern California
Stuart A. Reese, PGA | Salem Golf Club | Salem, Ore. | Pacific Northwest
Thomas R. Nelson, PGA | Hiddenbrooke Golf Club | Vallejo, Calif. | Northern California
Timothy P. Yavello, PGA | eau Elan Golf Club | Braselton, Ga. | Georgia
Timothy P. Fries, PGA | Glen Oak Golf Course | East Amherst, N.Y. | Western New York
Todd A. Huizinga, PGA | Vaquero Club | Westlake, Texas | Northern Texas
Wesley C. Jones, PGA | Chester Golf Club | Chester, S.C | Carolinas
Willard L. Scott, PGA | Houston Oaks Golf Course | Paris, Ky. | Kentucky
William E. Johnson, PGA | Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort | Augusta, Mich. | Michigan
William M. Smith, PGA | Great Bear Golf Club | East Stroudsburg, Penn. | Philadelphia
Yong S. Choi, PGA | Northcrest Academy of Golf | Atlanta, Ga. | Georgia
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