Ed Winiecki, PGA, CCM, Named SCPGA Assistant Executive Director

ONTARIO, CA – September 19, 2024 — The Southern California PGA Section is pleased to announce the hiring of Ed Winiecki, PGA, CCM, as the new Assistant Executive Director of the SCPGA Section.

“On behalf of the Southern California PGA Board of Directors and Staff, we are thrilled to have Ed join our team of dedicated professionals working to serve our membership,” said SCPGA Executive Director / CEO Nikki Gatch, PGA. Ed brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and respect of his peers to our team, and I am looking forward to working closer with him as we continue to provide outstanding programs and services to our membership. Ed’s primary responsibilities will include Business Development, Liaison to our Chapters and Committees, and overall operational support.”

Winiecki most recently served as the Career Consultant for the PGA of America for Southern California. No stranger to Southern California, Winiecki spent time during the ’90s and 2000s working at various Section facilities, serving in many different capacities, from Assistant Golf Professional, Head Golf Professional, Director of Golf, General Manager, Regional Manager, and Executive Director for the PGA TOUR-Nationwide TOUR. From 2004-11, Winiecki served the Southern California Section as a Board Member. He also served on the San Diego Chapter Board and is a Past President of the Inland Empire Chapter.

Winiecki also worked in the Northern California PGA Section, where he served on the Board of Directors for seven years, including as Vice President. Winiecki has the great honor of being selected as the Golf Professional of the Year in both the Northern California (2017) and Southern California Sections (2010), becoming the only PGA Member to receive that honor in two separate Sections within the PGA of America.

Winiecki is also a Certified Club Manager with the Club Management Association of America and is currently working towards his CCE status.

In addition to having had the opportunity to work at many high-end private clubs, Winiecki also worked for Troon, Kemper Sports, Greenway Golf, OB Sports, and ClubCorp/Invited. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Southern California PGA.

Ed will officially begin his new role on September 30.

Congratulations, Ed, and welcome to the team!

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA
The Southern California Section was established in 1924 and today is comprised of nearly 1,700 golf Professionals working at over 500 facilities within the Section. The mission of the Southern California Section (SCPGA) mirrors the purpose of the PGA of America: To promote the enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf industry. For more information on the Southern California PGA, visit scpga.com, follow @scpga on Twitter, Instagram, and find us on Facebook. 

Media Contacts:
Bryce Seiver, Communications & Marketing Director | Southern California PGA
951-845-4714 bseiver@pgahq.com
Danny Cross, Communications & Marketing Manager | Southern California PGA
951-845-4726 dcross@pgahq.com

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