Very happy and excited to be the Secretary of the PGA of America

Just wanted to say thank you to all of the delegates for their time and attention throughout this process during an unprecedented time in the industry. The win is no doubt emotional and overwhelming as have been the hundreds of texts and emails I have received over the past two days. I take that oath I gave on Thursday very seriously. Very excited to serve our members and make sure this association works for us as our PGA founding members intended. Dave, Tom and Kelly are good friends and I was so proud to be in that foursome. No doubt we took campaigning for Secretary to the next level. That being said, I have to thank my campaign team: Karen, Katie, Joe Shershenovich, Glenn Lee, Jim Dorman, Dr. Chris Cain, Jay Larscheid, and our COS Tyler Gallagher.

Now it is time to bring everyone together, all of our members, and lead this industry in a collective and collaborative way for the greater good of getting more people to play golf, ensuring that golf as a business is successful and that our members are successful in their professional and personal lives. It is just that simple. I am excited to do my part, not drink the Kool Aid, and work with the PGA BOD and Staff to serve my fellow PGA Members. God Bless. Isaiah 41:10

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