Lexington, KY – November 13, 2024 – The PGA of America is proud to announce Kelly Williams, PGA, General Manager of Greenbrier Golf & Country Club, as the 2024 recipient of the prestigious Golf Executive of the Year award. This honor was presented on November 5, 2024, during the PGA Annual Meeting awards ceremony held in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The award recognizes outstanding services in an executive management position, as well as leadership, vision, courage, moral character and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game.
Williams’s career reflects a deep dedication to growing the game of golf, continually championing player development and professional growth for his PGA Professional peers. Williams started at the club as a teenager, eventually working his way up to the general manager position in 2007. Under Williams’ leadership, the facility has seen more than $11M in assessment free improvements and membership levels have grown tremendously. Through his service to the PGA of America golf has become more accessible and enjoyable for players of all levels, fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere within the sport.
Reflecting on his journey, Williams said, “I’ve won the trifecta. I have incredible support at home, we have an incredible team at Greenbrier, and the third part to my success is this Association. Those three things I think all together have been my trifecta. I’ve been successful because of that support, and a little bit lucky along the way.”
To honor Kelly Williams and his achievements, Greenbrier Golf & Country Club will host a celebratory reception at the Club on Thursday, November 14, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Club members, colleagues, and community supporters are invited to attend this special event to recognize Williams’s remarkable contributions to the sport.
For more information on this year’s PGA of America award recipients, please visit www.pga.org.
