NTPGA Section Member Cathy Harbin Named At-Large Director on the PGA Board of Directors
Molly Rawlins • January 26, 2021
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2021)
– PGA Master Professional Cathy Harbin, Owner of Pine Ridge Golf Course in Paris, Texas and Founder of OnCourse Operations, has joined the PGA Board of Directors as the second-ever At-Large Director. Harbin follows PGA Hall of Fame Member Renee Powell, who fulfilled her term. Harbin will co-chair committees designed to help grow the game, including Adult Player Development and A Place to Play.
A PGA Member since 1992, Harbin is also a member of the LPGA and Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and Secretary of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA). With more than 30 years of experience as an operator in the golf business, including 12 years managing the World Golf Village golf courses, Harbin has perfected training and operational systems that create both a consistent world-class experience and sustainable profits.
As an Executive Director of Golf 20/20 for three years, Harbin helped drive the World Golf Foundation's mission to increase awareness and participation in the game. She led the successful launch of Get Golf Ready, a national instruction program.
“Cathy Harbin is widely recognized as a leader in the golf industry,” said PGA President Jim Richerson. “As an Executive, Owner, Operator and PGA Master Professional, her vast knowledge of both the game and business of golf will be invaluable to the PGA of America Board of Directors as she serves as our second-ever At-Large Director. We’re delighted to have her onboard to help us further our focus on the success of the PGA Member and the game of golf.”
Harbin previously served as Vice President of Public Golf, Golf Academy and Programming for ClubCorp in Dallas, where she provided operational experience to drive rounds and revenue at more than 200 clubs. She also led a culture shift, as programming and golf instruction became key engagement activities.
In addition to receiving numerous PGA Section and Chapter awards, Golf Inc. named Harbin as one of the Most Admired Golf Course Operators; Golf News named her as Woman of the Year; and United Athletes Foundation named her Athlete of the Year. The Florida Times-Union named Harbin one of the 7 Most Powerful Women in Sports, while the Jacksonville Business Journal recognized her as a Woman of Influence.
“Stepping into a role on the PGA Board of Directors is both rewarding and humbling,” said Harbin. “I am aware of the great responsibility to my fellow PGA Professionals and to the future of the game of golf. I am excited to put my heart, energy and experience to work on that responsibility. And following behind Renee Powell in this position motivates me even more to continue her great work.”
Harbin has been inducted into three Halls of Fame, including the North Florida PGA Section, Florida First Coast of Golf and Brown County High School Athletics. She also has served on several national committees and been involved with the LPGA Amateur Golf Association (formerly the Executive Women's Golf Association) since 1991.
She is a graduate of Indiana State University, where Harbin was a member of the golf team and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
The PGA Board of Directors is composed of the Association’s President, Vice President, Secretary and 19 Directors. The Directors include representatives from each of the PGA’s 14 Districts, an At-Large Director, three Independent Directors and a member of the PGA Tour. New District Directors are elected by their local PGA Sections.
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LAJITAS, Texas (December 9) – Brandon Bingaman, PGA assistant professional at Gleneagles Country Club, won the Duel in the Desert at Lajitas Golf Resort to claim the 2025 Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship Open Division title. Rob Shields, PGA member at The Winsford Group, claimed the Senior Division title. The No. 2-seeded Bingaman battled No. 12 Jon Antunes, PGA director of instruction at Heart of Texas Golf Academy, in a 36-hole final match for the title and $10,000. Both players began their run to the championship match back in October at White Bluff Resort, where they battled their way through the 32-player Match Play Championship bracket. “It’s incredible out here,” said Bingaman. “Jon is awesome; we couldn’t have had more fun. It’s hard, because on one hand you want to win and it's stressful, but on the other hand we were just two guys enjoying playing golf.” After playing 18 holes on Monday, their match stood at 2UP in favor of Bingaman. He continued his charge with birdies on holes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, extending his lead to 7UP. Antunes quickly answered back with a long putt on the 9th hole to cut into Bingaman's lead. But, Bingaman drained a birdie putt on hole 13 to end the match. He claimed his first Match Play title 7&5. Bingaman made a putter switch in between the 36-hole match. “I brought two putters with me. I’ve been flipping back and forth recently between a L.A.B Putter and a Scottie Cameron, which did me well last week. Going into this weekend, I had a good feeling [about the latter], and good feelings turned into good playing.” This is the first year that Bingaman has made it to the final match. Antunes has won the title twice, previously in 2021 and 2022. “This was my first time qualifying for [Duel in the Desert], and I was super excited because I’ve heard nothing but great things about Lajitas Golf Resort,” said Bingaman. In the Senior Division, Rob Shields, PGA Member of the Winsford Group, started the day with a 1UP lead over Billy Harris. Harris birdied the 2nd hole to tie the match, and on the next hole, he went 1UP. Shields and Harris battled back and forth on holes 4, 5, 6 and 7 before Shields won holes 8, 9 and 10. His 3UP lead was enough to take the victory on hole 16, 3&2. “I think my putting was good. I hit the fairways today, which is good because if not, you’re playing in the trees, or desert; but, it was fun. I had a good time,” said Shields. He continued by praising his opponent and friend, Billy Harris, “I’ve known Billy for a long time. He’s a good guy.” Shields earned $5,000 for his victory today and his first match play title. This year was the fourth year that the Open Division championship match was conducted in Lajitas and the second year that the Senior Division joined them. “This place is a hidden gem. It’s a great golf course, lots and lots of fun. It was a joy being out here. The elevation changes are awesome,” said Shields about Lajitas Golf Resort. The Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon and Nike Match Play Championship was presented by Adventures In Golf, Lajitas Golf Resort, PGA TOUR, THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, TPx Communications and XXIO.
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