Colorado PGA President Cathy Matthews-Kane Sworn in as PGA of America District Nine Director
Matthews-Kane will Serve as District Nine Director for Colorado, Utah and Rocky Mountains PGA Sections
Colorado PGA President Cathy Matthews-Kane Sworn in as PGA of America District Nine Director
For immediate release.
FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 9, 2023) - Colorado PGA President Cathy Matthews-Kane, PGA, was sworn in today to begin her three-year term as a PGA of America Board of Directors member, serving District 9. She begins her term at the 107th PGA Annual Meeting in Frisco, Texas, at the Omni PGA Frisco Resort and PGA Frisco, home of the PGA of America. Matthews-Kane will represent the Colorado, Rocky Mountain, and Utah PGA Sections.
Cathy Matthews-Kane, General Manager of The Country Club of Colorado, is just the second female President to serve the Colorado PGA since its inception in 1957. Cathy has been a PGA Member for over 15 years and an active member of the PGA, serving in local volunteer roles as a Board Member for the PGA REACH Colorado Foundation, Finance Committee and Employment Committee. Matthews-Kane also sits as the co-chairman of the National Employment Committee. She is a Certified PGA of America Professional in Executive Management.
“I’m honored to serve my fellow PGA of America Golf Professionals in the Colorado, Rocky Mountain, and Utah PGA Sections in representing District 9 as a Board Member of the PGA of America,” said Matthews-Kane. “The game of golf and the PGA of America have given so much to me throughout my entire life, and I am excited to help guide this Association forward as a Member of the Board.”
Cathy began her golf journey in her hometown of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, Canada. A graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Cathy was a three-time academic All-American, four-year Varsity letter winner and co-captain of the women's golf team. After graduation, she joined the staff of the Hole-In-The-Wall Golf Club in Naples, Florida, as an Assistant Professional and then moved to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as an Assistant Professional.
Matthews-Kane has had plenty of accolades in her career thus far. Beginning in 2005, Cathy was awarded Colorado PGA Assistant of the Year; in 2006, she was awarded "Top 25 Assistant Professional" by Golf World Magazine; in 2009, she was honored as the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association’s "Employee of the Year." Cathy earned her MBA in May of 2012 from The University of Colorado Colorado Springs. In 2014, Cathy was awarded the "Rising Stars" award by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 29,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators, and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, participation, and inclusion in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, and seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events.
The PGA of America Board of Directors is composed of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and 19 Directors who establish Association policy. The Directors include representatives from each of the Association’s 14 Districts, three Independent Directors, an At-Large Member Director, and a Player Director who is a member of the PGA TOUR.
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 to contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the golf 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.
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Erinn Lopez, Colorado PGA Business Development and Special Events Director, elopez@pgahq.com
