FARMINGDALE, N.Y. – The PGA of America has named Kristin Powers as Championship Director for the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to be played at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.
Powers will manage onsite operations, drive revenue and build community partnerships while collaborating with KPMG and the LPGA Tour to enhance the Championship’s premier status in women’s golf.
“Kristin brings a wealth of experience across our Championship portfolio to this role,” said David Charles, PGA of America Senior Director of Championships. “Her strong knowledge in executing world-class events, proven leadership abilities and familiarity with Bethpage Black and the New York market will help her deliver a fantastic Championship on Long Island in 2028.”
Now in her 10th year with the PGA of America, Powers transitions to the championship director position from a corporate hospitality sales role. She also previously held similar positions for multiple PGA of America Championships including the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club and the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club.
Powers also contributed to the success of numerous Senior PGA Championships, including as Corporate Hospitality Sales Manager in 2021 at Southern Hills and Marketing & Promotions Specialist in 2019 at Oak Hill Country Club. She launched her PGA of America career in 2016 as a corporate hospitality intern for the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club.
“I am incredibly excited for the opportunity to lead our onsite team for the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship,” said Powers. “This Championship boasts a strong legacy in New York state and its highly-anticipated debut at Bethpage Black will mark another memorable milestone. I look forward to working alongside our partners KPMG and the LPGA as well as the local community as we prepare to welcome the best women players in the world to Long Island.”
A native of Rochester, New York, Powers graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she competed on the women’s golf team.
The 2027 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be contested June 24-27 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland.
For more information on the 2028 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, visit kpmgwomenspgachampionship.com.
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