Former UNC women’s golf standout Suzy Whaley was named as the 41st president of the PGA of America at the association’s annual meeting on Friday.
A member of the class of 1989 at UNC, Whaley becomes the first woman to serve as a PGA Officer in the roles of PGA President, Vice President and Secretary.
She is recognized as one of the country’s top golf instructors and was serving as PGA Director of Golf at Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticut and PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida prior to earning her new role.
“I may be the first woman to serve as President, but first, I’m a PGA Professional, and I am incredibly excited by the opportunities that lie ahead,” Whaley said. “I look forward to helping advance the careers of our Members, by highlighting the profound impact PGA Professionals have as coaches, in operations and sales, and as executives.”
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