BOARD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The long-term direction and policies of WGF are determined by the Executive Committee of the World Golf Foundation's Board of Directors. The members of the Board's Executive Committee include:

JAY MONAHAN

CHAIR, WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION / COMMISSIONER, PGA TOUR

Monahan was appointed as Commissioner of the PGA TOUR in 2017, having previously served as the TOUR’s Deputy Commissioner since 2014 and COO since 2015. He leads the PGA TOUR in promoting their tours (PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry) and golf on a global stage.

MIKE WHAN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA)

Michael (Mike) Whan joined the USGA as its chief executive officer (CEO) on July 1, 2021, becoming its eighth chief executive. As CEO, Whan leads the USGA team and their work to champion and advance the game of golf by conducting global championships, delivering golfer engagement programs, broadening accessibility and driving sustainability.

TERRY CLARK

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PGA OF AMERICA

Terry Clark, PGA of America CEO, who served as an independent director on the Board of Directors beginning in 2024, guides the business and overall strategy of one of the world's largest sports organizations, serving its more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals.

CRAIG KESSLER

COMMISSIONER, LPGA

As Commissioner, Craig Kessler leads the LPGA, one of the longest-running women's professional sports associations. Before joining the LPGA, he served as Chief Operating Officer of the PGA of America, overseeing the Association's operations and their non-profit Foundation.

GREG MCLAUGHLIN

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION & FIRST TEE

McLaughlin became CEO of World Golf Foundation and PGA TOUR First Tee Foundation in 2018, having previously served as the President of PGA TOUR Champions and before that CEO of the Tiger Woods Foundation. McLaughlin’s role includes the oversight of all initiatives within the World Golf Foundation, including the American Golf Industry Coalition and Make Golf Your Thing initiative in addition to strategic leadership of First Tee.