About the Southwest PGA

About Us

The PGA of America is the world's largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in teaching and growing the game. Founded in 1916, the PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position by conducting premier spectator events – PGA Championship, Ryder Cup, Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid and PGA Grand Slam of Golf – as well as significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions.

The Southwest PGA is one of forty-one sections of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. Its boundaries include the state of Arizona and Clark County in Southern Nevada. There are three chapters within the Southwest
PGA - the Southern Chapter, Metro Chapter and Southern Nevada Chapter. Each chapter aims to further facilitate programs and support their members specific needs in those areas.

Officers

Jamey Lewis, PGA
President
Sun City CC

Jay Larscheid, PGA
Vice President
Sunland Springs GC

Al Sutton, PGA
Secretary
Paradise Valley CC

 

Directors

Matt Anzalone, PGA
Gainey Ranch GC

Mark Gurnow, PGA
Superstition Mtn. Golf & CC

Doug Hodge, PGA
TPC Scottsdale

Steve Leonard, PGA
Talking Stick GC

Travis McCutchan, PGA
Grayhawk GC

Trent Rathbun, PGA
Whisper Rock GC

Kevin Reagan, PGA
Granite Falls GC

Greg Leicht, PGA
Honorary President
City of Phoenix Parks & Rec.

Mark Deatherage
Independent Director

 

Chapter Presidents

Danny Medina, PGA
Omni Tucson National Resort
Southern Chapter

Kendall Murphy, PGA
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Chapter

Past Presidents

2014-2017 — Greg Leicht
2013-2014 — Don Rea
2011-2013 — Michael Haywood
2009-2011 — Michael Wright
2007-2009 — Brett Upper
2005-2007 — Albert Murdock
2004-2005 — Joe Shershenovich
2003-2004 — Rick Price
2001-2003 — Jim Murphy
1999-2001 — Kevin Lewis
1997-1999 — Jeff Lessig
1995-1997 — Brian Whitcomb
1993-1995 — Phil Green
1991-1993 — Ralph Bernhisel
1989-1991 — Dennis Hogan
1987-1989 — John Jackson
1985-1987 — Craig Sloan
1983-1985 — Craig Sloan
1981-1983 — Craig Sloan
1979-1981 — Ralph Bernhisel
1977-1979 — Mack McCarley
1975-1977 — Cliff Whittle
1974-1975 — Joe Bartko
1972-1974 — Don LeHew

National Past Presidents

2007-2008 — Brian Whitcomb
1983-1984 — Mark Kizziar