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In this episode, we sat down with the glass ceiling breaking, mover, shaker, and all things epitomizing a PGA Professional, Past President of the PGA of America and President, Golf Nation - Suzy Whaley. Host Mark Roe from TSN chats with Suzy about evolutions she has seen in the role of a PGA Professional, being a role model for young women in the profession of golf and what ally's to do to create a more inclusive environment. They also discuss how Suzy has been able to navigate a hectic schedule and what PGA professionals can do in today's burnout type world, how PGA professionals can be at the helm of retaining golfers post-COVID, making golf a more viable employment opportunity for today's youth and incoming workforce, and disruptions currently facing the golf industry. That and so much more with the one and only, Suzy Whaley. About Suzy Whaley he first woman ever elected to serve as an Officer of the PGA of America, PGA President and PGA Master Professional Suzy Whaley is the PGA Director of Instruction for the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She is also the PGA Director of Instruction for Suzy Whaley Golf. After serving two years as PGA Secretary, and two years as Vice President, Whaley was elected as the PGA of America's first female President at the PGA Annual Meeting in November 2018. Recognized in 2019 as one of GOLF's “Top 100 Teachers in America,” Whaley's resume includes: Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor LPGA Top 50 Instructor Two-time Connecticut PGA Teacher of the Year 10-time Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year U.S. Kids Golf Master Kids Teacher She is a five-time PGA Jr. League Championship finals Coach and has instructed more than 300 children to collegiate golf. Previously, she enjoyed a five-year tenure at Jim Flick Golf Schools, before becoming the Head Golf Professional at Blue Fox Run in Avon, Connecticut, in 2002. From 2004-06, she worked as an LPGA golf commentator for ESPN, and began her own instruction and coaching business, Suzy Whaley Golf, after ESPN. A dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, Whaley was an LPGA Tour member in 1990 and 1993. She famously qualified and participated in the 2003 Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first woman since Babe Zaharias in 1945 to qualify for a PGA Tour event. This occurred after Whaley became the first PGA of America woman professional to win the Connecticut PGA Championship. Whaley also is a three-time Connecticut Women's Open Champion; National LPGA Teaching & Club Professional winner; Connecticut PGA Section Champion; Connecticut PGA Club Professional Champion; and a two-time LPGA Northeast T&CP Section Champion. She competed in both the 2002 and 2005 PGA Professional Championships. Whaley also recently competed in the USGA Senior Women's Open, as well at the LPGA Senior Women's Championship. A 2016 Greater Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Whaley also serves on both the ANNIKA Foundation Board and the PGA Tour Policy Board. In addition, she is an Honorary Director for the First Tee of Connecticut. Whaley was honored with the 2017 Betsy Rawls Award from the American Junior Golf Association for her service, dedication and contributions to women's golf. She was also named a 2015 Sports Business Journal “Game Changer,” cited as a woman leader who has had a major impact on sports business. Whaley also received the 2015 Margo Dydek Award from the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, for her ability to engage, challenge and inspire, while serving as a role model. A 1989 graduate of the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor's Degree in economics, Whaley and her husband, Bill, are both PGA Members. Bill is the National Director of Golf for the PGA Tour Properties Division. They have two daughters, Jennifer and Kelly.
Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Tune in Tuesday 9:00 AM Eastern This week Cindy & Ted are joined by: Suzy Whaley, President PGA of America & Fatima Fernandez Cano wins the IOA Championship. More on Suzy: First woman ever elected to serve as PGA President. She is a PGA Master Professional Suzy the PGA Director of Instruction for the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and is also the PGA Director of Instruction for Suzy Whaley Golf. More on Fatima: Fernandez Cano a native of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Four-time All-Sun Belt First Team selection for Troy University. Eight-time medalist including 2014 Sun Belt Conference Championship. Named the 2014 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year for the Trojans. Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golfer of the Year and set Troy single-season scoring average record (72.79) in 2016. Finished T101 at Stage II of the 2017 LPGA Qualifying Tournament to first earn Symetra Tour membership as a 2018 rookie. Symetra Tour career-best result of 3rd at the 2018 Prasco Charity Championship. Join LIVE Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Or listen on these platforms: iTunes , Stitcher, Tunein, Castbox, TalkStreamLive & Spotify.
In response to the severe challenges impacting golf communities nationwide, the Golf Emergency Relief Fund has been established to provide short-term financial assistance to certain individuals facing significant financial hardship with an initial focus on those impacted by COVID-19. This relief effort was initiated through a lead pledge of $5 million by the PGA of America. PGA President Suzy Whaley joined Fairway Tales to elaborate on this effort and what it aims to accomplish during this precedented time. She tells us what the Golf Emergency Relief Fund is, who it's for and how the initiative came together.
Suzy Whaley (T: @suzywhaley, I: mammawhales, FB: @suzypgapresident) has been successful at everything she’s ever done. In additional to being the President of the PGA of America (and the first female President ever!), she is also the current PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club of Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida as well as the PGA Director of Instruction for Suzy Whaley Golf. Her career is long and distinguished. After playing for the University of North Carolina women’s golf team she quickly moved on to become a member of the LPGA Tour in the early 1990’s. When that didn’t work out, she worked with the Jim Flick Golf Schools before becoming a Head Golf Professional at Blue Fox Run in Avon, Connecticut. She transitioned back into coaching & instruction and has received many awards along the way; 10x Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year, 2x Connecticut Teacher of the Year, LPGA Top 50 Instructor, Golf Digest Top 50, GOLF’s ‘Top 100 Coaches in America’ plus many more. During her career she somehow managed to juggle raising a family, run a golf business and still play competitively. In 2003 she played so well she qualified for the PGA Tour’s Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first female to play in a PGA Tour event in more than 50 years. After that she maintained her fine play by winning numerous local, state, and regional events, competed in the 2002 & 2005 PGA Professional Championship’s and to top it off, her and her husband, Bill, have raised two great girls that are both fantastic golfers. How does she continue being so successful and where does she find the time to do it all? In this episode we discuss that, how she views herself as a role model being the first female officer and President of the PGA and a lot more.
We teed it up with Suzy Whaley, the President of the PGA of America. And while that’s the title she’s the most known for these days after just taking office in November, she wears a lot of other hats. On top of being President, she’s also the owner of Suzy Whaley Golf, the PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol, a wife and a mother of two. We talk about everything—and Suzy shares her secret sauce to literally doing it all. She’s not only the first-ever female President of the PGA, but a dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, a PGA Master Professional, once chased a career on the LPGA Tour and has been recognized as one of the country’s top instructors that includes being named the Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year 10 different times. The list goes on and on. She’s an absolute rockstar—see and hear for yourself! You can follow Suzy on Twitter (@SuzyWhaley), on Instagram (@mammawhales) and learn more about her here!
This week’s conversation is with Suzy Whaley, the PGA of America's first female President.Prior to being elected President last November, Suzy served for two years as PGA Secretary, and two years as Vice President.She is also the PGA Owner of Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticut and the PGA Director of Instruction at the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.Suzy is recognized as one of the country’s top golf instructors and has won numerous teaching awards including: Golf Digest Top 50 Instructor, LPGA Top 50 Instructor, Connecticut PGA Two-Time Teacher of the Year, Golf Digest State Teacher of the Year 10 times, and she’s instructed more than 300 children to collegiate golf.A dual member of the PGA of America and LPGA Teaching & Club Professional division, Suzy was a LPGA Tour member in 1990 and 1993.She famously qualified and participated in the 2003 Greater Hartford Open, becoming the first woman since Babe Zaharias in 1945 to qualify for a PGA Tour event.We discuss what that experience was like for her: the pressure that went into competing on the Men’s tour and how she overcame a moment where her nerves got the best of her.And …. how did that experience prepare her for current role, as she once again finds herself in a similar situation, charting new territory, this time as the leader of a massive organization.Athletic Greens: The most complete supplement for a better you. With 75 ingredients covering 11 areas of health, it gives you the optimum nutrition you need to perform your best, everyday.Receive a free 20-count travel pack of Athletic Greens (valued at $99) with any purchase!Claim here: athleticgreens.com/findingmastery
Suzy Whaley has made a career out of breaking new ground and creating unchartered trails in the golf world. Her election as President of the PGA of America - the first female president of the association - made worldwide headlines and changed the face of the golf industry forever. But it's her family and her devotion to teaching that drives her love of golf. Whaley shares her special insight into chasing your golf dreams and the secrets to her success with us in this special edition of "Game Changers."
Welcome "Back" the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted are back on air after an unexpected two week break. They are excited to welcome two powerhouses in women's golf. Suzy Whaley – Currently the PGA Vice President & Director of Instruction at Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticutt. The first woman ever elected to serve as an Officer of the PGA of America, PGA Vice President Suzy Whaley is the PGA Director of Instruction at Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticut. After serving two years as PGA Secretary, Whaley became the Association’s Vice President at the PGA Annual Meeting in November 2016. Now she's about to become the President of the PGA of America. Plus, Kathy Whitworth – Legendary Golfer & Member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Kathrynne Ann Whitworth (September 27, 1939) is an American professional golfer. Throughout her playing career she won 88 LPGA Tour tournaments, more than anyone else has won on either the LPGA Tour or the PGA Tour. In 1981 she became the first woman to reach career earnings of $1 million on the LPGA Tour. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Join us LIVE Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf Listen to the Women of Golf Show on these social media platforms iTunes.com , Stitcher.com, Tunein.com & Talkstreamlive.com
Welcome to the Women of Golf Show! Cindy & Ted begin this week's show with a discussion on the "Rules of Golf - 1-10". Later in the show we welcome special guest:Suzy Whaley – PGA Vice President & Director of Instruction at Suzy Whaley Golf. More on Suzy: The first woman ever elected to serve as an Officer of the PGA of America, PGA Vice President Suzy Whaley is the PGA Director of Instruction at Suzy Whaley Golf in Cromwell, Connecticut. After serving two years as PGA Secretary, Whaley became the Association’s Vice President at the PGA Annual Meeting in November 2016. A member of the PGA Board of Directors from 2011-13, Whaley has also served on the Connecticut PGA Section Board of Directors and as the Section’s Vice President at Large. Recognized as one of the country’s top instructors, Whaley enjoyed a five-year tenure at Jim Flick Golf Schools, before becoming the Head Golf Professional at Blue Fox Run in Avon, Connecticut, in 2002. From 2004-06, she worked as an LPGA golf commentator for ESPN. Join us LIVE every Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00AM EST http://www.blogtalkradio.com/womenofgolf The broadcast is also available as a Podcast at itunes.com & Stitcher.com