A Message from the President

Michigander Leads the PGA of America

Dear Michigan Golf Journal Readers,

I’m excited to share my first update to you as President of the PGA of America.

2023 will undoubtedly be an exciting year for our organization and we’ve already kicked it off in style with a robust PGA Show where thousands of golf industry professionals gathered together in Orlando, Florida to discuss the business of golf and prepare for the upcoming season.

The 70th PGA Show marked the start of a year that will include an incredible championship season for the PGA of America. Our PGA Championship kicks off in May at a renovated Oak Hill Country Club, the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship marks the major championship debut of our new home of the PGA OF America at PGA Frisco and our KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will be played at historic Baltusrol. When you add in a Ryder Cup in Rome it's sure to be a great year of competition. 

While our championships are sure to draw the eyes of the golfing world, it’s what’s going on with our nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals including the over 800 in the Michigan PGA Section that truly have me excited for 2023.

PGA Professionals are at the forefront of our sport and delivering for golfers of all ages and ability levels on a daily basis. We know that your 2023 golf journey will include many incredible experiences with PGA Professionals, such as Drive, Chip and Putt as well as PGA Jr League.

I know how much the sport of golf means to our great state and am proud to represent it at the national level as the President of the PGA of America. I can’t wait to keep you updated on the progress we are making over my two years in office. 

Sincerely,

John Lindert, PGA

Director of Golf

Country Club of Lansing

PGA of America, President