NCGA Board of Directors

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Interacting with the staff and other volunteers who also love golf and want to give back to the game. Better understanding the many services the NCGA offers to members and amateur golf.

Favorite golf memory

Seeing the expression on my youngest daughter’s face at age 6, when she said “just hit it in the hole” as I was about to make a 140 yard shot, and it went in. Shooting 64 when I was 65.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Golf has given me lifelong friends and joy for 60 years. Being part of a great team working to spread that joy to future generations is fantastic!

Favorite golf memory

There are too many to mention, but my trips with buddies to play the great links courses in Ireland, Scotland and England certainly head the list.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

The opportunity to advocate for the best regional golf organization in the country, supporting our unparalleled events schedule and assuring the value of the game and its lessons reach youth everywhere.

Favorite golf memory

Playing the Old Course with our sons, playing with them in the NCGA Parent-Junior (low gross one year), 35 years of golf vacations with the same three buddies, and bringing it on the 18th.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Looking forward to collaborating with the NCGA Board, staff and fellow volunteers to grow the game of golf for players of all skill levels.

Favorite golf memory

Traveling and golfing in Scotland, and walking out on the Old Course.

Best part about being an NCGA board member:

It’s inspiring being a part of a great group of volunteer board members who truly love the game and a professional staff who, together, take seriously their charge to grow the game, elevate member experience and deliver an exceptional product in tournaments, educational opportunities and on the Poppy courses.

Favorite golf memory

It’s a France story. My husband and I were at a resort near Versailles recovering from jetlag and playing on a course inside the walls of an old chateau. We were playing behind a twosome who were fairly “fairway challenged,” so frequently we occupied ourselves with enjoying the beautiful sculptures dotting the course while the couple hunted for their errant balls. On one hole, they were taking an inordinate amount of time, so we hit our tee shots to let them know it was time to move along. When we arrived at the spot where they had disappeared, we discovered they had given up the hunt and instead had spread out a blanket and were having lunch with a bottle of wine in the shadow of a sculpture and fountain. They waved and called out “Allez-y” (go ahead), which we did, calling back, “Bon appetit,” but I think we would have been happy to join them in their very French style of enjoying a round of golf.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Being able to give back to the community and expand golf opportunities for groups that do not have them today.

Favorite golf memory

Making my first eagle on the Ocean Course in Kona, Hawaii.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

The opportunity to collaborate with such an amazing, talented, and committed group of people for NCGA’s common purpose of improving the game of golf, especially for women and youth.

Favorite golf memory

Of all my great memories, the most important has been how much the game positively reshaped my perspective on life. I am a kinder and gentler person to myself. I’m much more successful at handling challenges that stretch my mental toughness both on and off the golf course.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Meeting and working with an extraordinary group of people dedicated to the game of golf.

Favorite golf memory

Playing with my daughter when she drove the green on a par 4 and made her first eagle!

Best part about being an NCGA board member:

Having the honor to help enrich the golf journey of our members.

Favorite golf memory

My first tee shot (7-iron) on a golf course (Davis GC) at age 12. 

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Being part of a committed team that is passionate about growing the game of golf.

Favorite golf memory

Playing golf at the Olympic Club in 2014 at their annual golf fundraiser with my Ace Kids Golf coaching staff — we won first place.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

To be able to support and grow the game and all who play it. Being part of an organization that supports amateur golf and Youth on Course, enabling young golfers to learn and enjoy this great game>

Favorite golf memory

There is nothing better than playing 18 with your pals on a beautiful day on a beautiful course.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Continuing in an even more active role to contribute to the best Regional Golf Association in the nation and to enrich the great game of golf and its inherent values, especially as a personal growth experience for our youth.

Favorite Golf Memory

Playing with a friend and watching his very good tee shot on a 165-yard par 3 heading toward the hole while he, having lost sight of the ball, asked, “Where did it go?” I replied in a very calm, almost quiet voice while it was still in the air, “It’s in the hole.” He kept asking me where it went, and I kept giving him the same answer in the same tone of voice while I watched the ball land left and short of the hole and eventually roll into the hole. When we got to the green, he asked, “Seriously, where did it go?” I said again, very calmly and quietly, “It’s in the hole”. He went and searched in and around the left greenside bunker for about 5 minutes. I said nothing. Finally, he asked again and I replied the same. He finally went and looked in the hole. I was still laughing when I hit both my drive AND my approach shot on the next hole.

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Continuing to promote the game of golf through Tournament and Rules Officiating, supporting Youth on Course to bring the game into a new generation, and growing the membership of NCGA.

Favorite golf memory

With my late wife Marta on our first trip to Scotland, playing St. Andrews (Old) in the morning, playing Carnoustie in the late afternoon, and realizing on the 18th tee I had the same ball in my hand that I started with, and didn’t lose it on 18 (avoiding the Barry Burn). Penalty-free 36 holes; I still have that ball!

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Being able to have a positive influence on the future of golf in Northern California

Favorite golf memory

Winning my first club tournament at Poppy Hill

Best part about being an NCGA board member

Reaching out to the members and helping provide the very best golfing experience possible, and helping grow the game, particularly for women and junior golfers.

Favorite golf memory

I have golfed on many beautiful courses, and have wonderful memories. My most cherished memories are those that are created when I play with my loved ones and cherished friends. Playing golf makes my heart happy!

Best part about being an NCGA board member:

Working with extraordinary people to give back to a game that has given so much to me.

Favorite golf memory

In my first U.S. Open, being assigned to accompany three of the top-eight ranked players in the world, then doing so over two days at Oakmont.

Best part about being an NCGA board member:

Giving back to the great game of golf and connecting with other outstanding golfers in Northern California.

Favorite golf memory

Playing golf with my family for over 50 years.