Committee Members
Ryan Young – Committee Co-Chair, Chambers Bay, [email protected]
Chas Holmes – Committee Co-Chair, Bear Creek Country Club, [email protected]
Carissa Shaw – Chapter President, Better Together Golf, [email protected]
Summary:
Launched in November of 2025, the WWC PGA LEAD program is a leadership development program to identify, mentor, and develop PGA members and Associates for volunteer leadership roles beginning at the chapter level and ideally leading into section and national levels. The program includes virtual training on topics like board governance and leadership, in-person meetings, and access to a variety of PGA Professionals for networking and mentorship opportunities.
Vision:
To identify, mentor, and guide PGA Members and Associates along a defined path toward volunteer leadership within the PGA of America and their communities.
Focus:
The WWC PGA LEAD Committee supports Members and Associates from all backgrounds by creating leadership development pathways, fostering mentorship relationships, promoting engagement in Chapter, Section, and community leadership roles
Program Overview
The WWC PGA LEAD program is a 12-month leadership initiative focused on professional development, inclusion, and governance readiness. Graduates will be equipped and encouraged to serve on Chapter and Section committees or boards, run for elected leadership roles and lead impactful initiatives in their facilities or communities
Apply HereRequirements for Application:
PGA Members and Associates in good standing who have completed level 1 are eligible. Must have desire to serve the association and passion for leadership and governance.
- PGA LEADers will be expected to attend monthly virtual meetings as well as in person meetings throughout the year.
- PGA LEADers will be highly encouraged to get involved in Chapter committees and be active participants within said committees.
Program Includes:
- Cohort Size: Up to 5 PGA LEAD Members annually
- Monthly Sessions: Virtual learning on topics such as governance, communication, strategic leadership, and more
- In-Person Events: Opportunities to network, observe governance in board meetings and committee meetings, and engage with mentors.
- Committee Involvement: LEADers will be asked to join a committee of their choice soon after joining the WWC PGA LEAD program.
Testimonials:
“It was insightful to see the level of collaboration, transparency, and passion each member brings to the table. The discussion reinforced how intentional and forward-thinking the leadership is, and it made me even more excited to be involved with an organization that truly invests in people and the future of the game.” Isabel Vela
“Being able to attend the board meeting the other week was an awesome and extremely valuable experience! Listening to our chapter leadership discuss our future with the amount of passion and attention detail they had was inspiring and made me feel like we as a chapter our incredibly lucky. As someone who wants to become more involved with governance and leadership, this was a great opportunity to gain experience to be used in future chapter board meetings/ committee meetings, and even committee meetings I attend at Glendale. I was in a handicap committee meeting the other day, and I immediately felt more comfortable contributing to that meeting, and I had a better understanding of how the flow of the meeting would go. Overall, being a part of the WWC PGA LEAD program is an incredibly unique and exciting opportunity that I am fortunate enough to be a part of.” Tyson Odden
