The Tennessee PGA is proud to announce its 2025 Section Award winners, honoring an exceptional group of professionals whose leadership, service, and dedication continue to elevate the game across our Section. These awards celebrate excellence in teaching, coaching, player development, professional ...leadership, merchandising, and overall impact on the game. We commend each of our 2025 honorees for their dedication to excellence and the lasting impact they make on the Tennessee golf community.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Bill Garner, a cornerstone of golf in Tennessee and a leader whose influence shaped our Section for decades. From becoming the Head PGA Professional at Windyke in 1965 to later serving as Director of Golf, President, and Owner, Bill dedicated his life ...to serving others through the game.

A former Tennessee PGA President (1979–81), two-time Professional of the Year, three-time Horton Smith Award winner, TPGA Distinguished Career Award recipient, and 2024 Tennessee Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Bill’s legacy is woven into the growth of our Section. He mentored countless PGA Professionals, championed amateur golf, and elevated the sport across the state.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the Windyke community. His impact will be felt for generations.

A visitation will be held at 2nd Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 9th at 12:30pm, followed by the funeral service at 2pm. A reception will take place at Windyke Country Club from 3:30 to 5.

Community makes us better.

The 2025 Business Summit brought together professionals from across the Section to learn, connect, and elevate our industry. With sessions on customer service, team-building, KPIs, AI, junior golf, and social media, it was a day full of impactful conversations.

Celebrating excellence across all five Tennessee PGA Chapters. Congratulations to our 2025 Chapter Award winners for their leadership, impact, and dedication to growing the game.

Stay tuned for the Section Award winners announcement!

⭐️December Members on the Move⭐️

Congratulations to our new associates, members, and quarter/half century members!

We are proud to recognize Lee Whitehead as Tennessee PGA’s 2025 Player of the Year!

Serving as the Director of Golf at Williams Creek Golf Course, Lee put together a steady season that included a tie for second in the TNPGA Professional Championship and a T4 finish in the Goat Turf ...Players Championship.

We are proud to honor Jared Melson, PGA as Tennessee PGA’s 2025 Senior Player of the Year.

With over 21 years of membership and 12 years at Bear Trace at Tims Ford, Jared put together an exceptional tournament season that included a victory in the Tennessee Senior PGA Professional ...Championship, a tie for second in the TNPGA Professional Championship, a T2 finish in the Goat Turf Players Championship, and a third place finish in the Tennessee Senior State Open.

Introducing Tennessee PGA’s 2025 Assistant Player of the Year, Ben Wolcott.

Since earning his Associate status in 2023, Ben has made an immediate impact as Assistant Professional at Greystone Golf Club. This season included a win at the TNPGA Assistant PGA Professional Championship, a ...T2 finish in the E Z GO Pro Pro Championship, and a T5 finish in the Goat Turf Players Championship.

The final round is near 🤝

Round 4 of the Assistant PGA Professional Championship begins tomorrow. Watch as Chris Baker and Matthew Nuttall compete against Assistants from all 41 Sections