
Presented by Jeff Simonds, PGA
2025 PNW PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award winner
Topics include:
- Leading a Facility – Set the Direction
- Build the Culture
- Develop Future Leaders
- Deliver on the Experience
- Understand your Business
- Communication
Worth 1 PGA Required PDR and ½ AMP Education credit for Associates
Jeff Simonds has been part of the PNW PGA/Oregon Chapter since 2004 when he began working at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in April 2004. Over the past 20 years he has served in a number of different roles leading to his current position as the General Manager.
Jeff’s career in hospitality is rooted in golf. He played collegiately at the College of Idaho before earning his PGA Membership in 2005. In 2016, Jeff earned his Master PGA certification in General Management, joining the small group of just over 400 PGA Members out of the 30,000 PGA Members and Associates that have earned the distinction. He was recognized as Golf Professional of the Year for the Oregon Chapter PGA in 2023.
Jeff has played an integral role in the resort’s relationship with the USGA and the nine championships hosted since 2006 (with 12-more scheduled by 2045) as well as the PGA for the 2026 PGA National Club Professional Championship. Jeff participates on a number of local and national boards including: Past President of the Oregon Chapter PGA and chair of the Mentoring & Orientation Committee; Executive Committee Member for the Oregon Golf Association; Director for the Evans Scholarship Foundation; TaylorMade Presidential Advisory Board Member; Sun Day Red Advisory.