Russ Libby PGA Campaign Brochure 2016

for PGA Secretary 2016

I am excited to rejoin you along the campaign trail leading to the 100th

Annual Meeting in New York City!

Ours is a people business that grows through the strength of our relationships.
Over the past two decades as a PGA member I have learned a great deal; about
the value of lifelong friendships gained through the game, about the importance
mentors have had in my development, and about my ongoing responsibility to
serve others and grow the game.

Continuing education and active involvement in the Association are the keys to a
PGA member’s success. And I believe that success is forged locally, through strong
Chapters and Sections, and empowered PGA members sharing a passion for the
game.

My service as a Chapter and Section officer along with positions on the Board
of Control and national committees have prepared me for leadership of the
PGA of America. Just as it has been throughout my 19 years of service in the
PGA, my mission over the course of the next eight years as an officer is to make
a difference in the lives of our members and their families, and to do everything
possible to strengthen and elevate this great game. As your next Secretary I will
never forget the ideals represented by our brand and the rich tradition of our first
100 years.

I look forward to spending time together this year, earning your vote and charting
our course together toward the next great PGA century.

Russ Libby, PGA | 904.626.5817 | www.russlibbypga.com

GROWTH
O& PPORTUNITY

My platform stands under two key foundational banners,
Growth and Opportunity, our call to action for our

Members, our Sections and for the Game as we embark
on our second century.

for MEMBERS

• Expand employment and career advancement tools to
support upward mobility and wage growth

• Allied Employment Task Force to network and share
employment opportunities

• Augment the current arsenal of career-specific and
affordable educational and training opportunities

• “Survey for Success” to insure members have a voice in the
Association’s strategic planning

• Elevate PGA Social Hub to link up members and share ideas

for SECTIONS

• Expand ADP Funding and delivery of goods and services
• Stimulate communication flow among Sections,

Headquarters and PGA Leaders
• Add 15 new Employment Consultants
• Generate new opportunities to enhance staff training

programs
• Build best-practice models to assist Sections in

strengthening government and community relations
• Develop Leadership Academies and Officer on-boarding

programs

for THE GAME

• Introduce national marketing efforts that celebrate golf’s
charm and virtues

• Promote the PGA Professional as the tangible link between
players and the game

• Create new initiatives for amateur competition
• Expand school golf programming and formulate next-step

opportunities for player development programs
• Strengthen relationships with allied associations

My Career

Owner/General Manager | 2003 to present
Hidden Hills Country Club, Jacksonville, Florida
Director of Golf | 2000-2003
Deerwood Country Club, Jacksonville, Florida
Head Golf Professional | 1997-2000
Assistant Golf Professional | 1995-1997
Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Touring Professional | 1993-1995
Tommy Armour Tour, Central Florida
Head Golf Professional | 1992-1993
Ipswich Country Club, Ipswich, Massachusetts
Golf Convention Coordinator &

Assistant PGA Professional | 1990-1992
World Center Marriott, Orlando, Florida
Assistant PGA Professional | 1988-1990
Sable Oaks Golf Club, South Portland, Maine
Gorham Country Club, Gorham, Maine
Salmon Falls Country Club, Bar Mills, Maine

PGA Service & Awards

PGA OF • Employment Committee, 2015 to present
AMERICA • Special Awards Committee, 2013, 2014, 2016
• GOLF 2.0 Strategic Team, 2011-2014
NORTH • Board of Control, 2007-2011
FLORIDA • Performance Trak Committee, 2007-2011
SECTION • E-Commerce Task Force, 2011-2012
• President’s Council, 2003-2009
NORTHERN • Horton Smith Award, 2015
CHAPTER, • Finance Committee, 2011 to present
NORTH • Chairman, Special Awards Committee, 2006-07
FLORIDA • Honorary President, 2006-2007
SECTION • President, 2004-2005
• Vice President, 2002-2003
• Secretary, 2001
• Tournament Committee, 1997
• Horton Smith Award, 2014, 2015
• Bill Strausbaugh Award, 2012
• 18th Hall of Fame Inductee, 2011
• PGA Professional of the Year, 2000

• Mentoring/Education Chairman, 2011 to present
• President, 1999-2000
• Vice President, 1998-1999
• Secretary, 1998
• Tournament Committee, 1997
• Horton Smith Award, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
• PGA Professional of the Year, 2015, 2000
• Standards of Excellence Award, 2015
• Bill Strausbaugh Award, 2012

Community Leader

GOLF INDUSTRY

• PGA Class A Member since 1992
• Board Member, The First Tee of North Florida, 2013 to present
• Board Member, Florida’s First Coast of Golf, 2015 to present
• Member, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, 2010-2015
• Captain, North Florida PGA Section Cup Team, 2006-2007
• Chairman, Golf Course Operators Committee,

Florida’s First Coast of Golf, 2005-2006
• PGA Host Golf Professional, U.S. Amateur Qualifying, 2004-2005
• Rules Official, U.S. Amateur Public Links Qualifying, 2003-2014
• Member, National Golf Course Owners Association, 2003 to present
• Member, Club Manager’s Association, 2003 to present
• Member, United States Golf Association, 2003 to present
• Member, Florida State Golf Association, 2003 to present
• Member, Jacksonville Area Golf Association, 2003 to present

COMMUNITY

• Board Member, San Jose Episcopal Church Foundation, 2005-2015
• Chairman, San Jose Episcopal Day School Fundraising Golf Classic,

2006-08; Host Facility, 2006-2012
• Baseball Coach, San Jose Athletic Association, 2007-2013 (7 teams)
• Captain, Jacksonville Jaguars Team Teal, 2010-2012
• Trustee, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2005
• Member, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, 2003-2007; 2012-present

About Russ

EDUCATION

• Bates College, B.A. Economics, 1989; Lewiston, Maine
Competed on the Men’s Golf and Track Teams, 1985-1989

• University of Edinburgh, 1987-1988; Edinburgh, Scotland
Economic & Social Policy of the United Kingdom

Member of the Men’s Golf Team, 1987-1988
• Valedictorian, Bonny Eagle High School, 1985

Standish, Maine
Competed on the Boy’s Golf Team, Wrestling Team
and Track Team, 1981-1985

FAMILY

• Born in Bangor, Maine. Currently live in Jacksonville, Fla.
• Married to my beautiful wife, Tracy, for 23 years
• Proud father of Russell, Patrick, Joe and Katherine and

very involved with all of my children’s activities...school,
church, sports, acting, dance and entertaining
• Our family enjoys baseball, golf, football, fishing and travel

Passionate about the PGA

I pledge that as the
next Secretary I will
never forget the ideals

represented by the
PGA brand

Russ Libby, PGA • 904.626.5817 • www.russlibbypga.com