NEW TRUSTEE JOHN EASTERBROOK, PGA JOINS OUR CAUSE

Larkspur Colorado - February 1st, 2024 - Welcome to the team Mr. John Easterbrook Jr., PGA. John joins the PGA REACH Colorado Trustee/Advisory Board as the Chief Membership Officer of The PGA of America. John Easterbrook Jr., PGA, joined the PGA of America in 2017, as the Association’s first Chief Membership Officer. He directs the core PGA Member-focused areas of the Association—including PGA Career Services, Education, Member Services and Section Business Operations. In addition, he oversees PGA Golf Properties, which includes PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida; and Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.

For 20 years, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Troon, the largest third-party management company in the world. Easterbrook was responsible for the day-to-day operations of a vast global business that included more than 15,000 associates (including more than 450 PGA Professionals) at 280 courses in 33 countries and 37 states. In addition, he was instrumental in the growth of the company’s portfolio and oversaw the development of Troon’s operating standards and financial benchmarking. As a member of the senior executive committee, Easterbrook also directed field operations, sales and marketing. He is the only recipient of Troon’s Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The grandson of a PGA Professional and the son of a college football coach, Easterbrook earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Wyoming, where he played on the golf team all four years and was twice selected to the All-Conference team. He and his wife Lori continue to be strong supporters of both the mens and women's golf teams at the university. They have three daughters: Alexandra, Kelsey and Morgan who currently reside in Colorado. John spends most of his time in Frisco, TX (the headquarters of the PGA of America) but comes back as often as he can to his home in Colorado. He considers Colorado his home Section and is excited to join this group.

About PGA REACH Colorado
The PGA REACH Colorado Foundation works daily to support our over 850 Colorado PGA Professionals to make a difference in our local communities. Programming tries to ensure that regardless of your age or background, cost will never inhibit one’s involvement and enjoyment of the game of golf. The mission of the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military, and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections, and the game of golf.

About the Colorado PGA
The Colorado Section of the PGA promotes the game of golf for the golfers of Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and a small part of South Dakota. The Section aims to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the industry within the Section. The Section accomplishes this purpose by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees, and the general public within the Section. The Colorado PGA has more than 850 members and associates.