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PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President Derek Sprague Named PGA of America Chief Executive Officer

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Jesse Dobson0

The PGA of America today announced Derek Sprague, a PGA of America Golf Professional and Past President of the Association, as Chief Executive Officer. Sprague is the first person to serve the Association as a Past President and CEO. He served as the 39th President from 2014-2016. Sprague succeeds Seth Waugh, CEO from August 2018 to June 2024. A PGA of America Member since 1993, Sprague has served as the General Manager of TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida since January 2018. He previously was the Managing Director of Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey… Read More »

Ira Molayo Newly elected Vice President of Northern Texas PGA Section is first Black Officer of the Section

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024Jesse Dobson0

Entire content of this article provided by PGA of America. ed. FRISCO, Texas (Feb. 26, 2024) – Ira Molayo was introduced to golf at seven by his mother at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas. Today, 40 years later, he is a PGA of America Golf Professional, Director of Golf at Cedar Crest and the newly elected Vice President of the Northern Texas PGA Section (NTPGA). He’s the first Black PGA of America Golf Professional to serve as an Officer (Secretary, Vice President, President) for the NTPGA. He’s in line to become President in 2026. His focus on and… Read More »