Colorado PGA Welcomes PGA WORKS Fellow, Davyon Collins

Davyon Collins joins the Colorado Section of the PGA of America as the Section’s second-ever PGA WORKS Fellow

PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce. The PGA WORKS Fellowship is a program that offers access to individuals from diverse backgrounds to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry. The Fellowship provides the opportunity for a one-year, paid immersion in the Colorado PGA Section headquarters in Larkspur, Colorado. This entry-level employment experience offers a taste of what a career in the golf industry can provide. Collins will support PGA REACH Colorado charitable programs within the Foundation’s Youth, Military, and Inclusion Pillars. These programs include the Colorado PGA Junior Tour, PGA Jr. League, Golf in Schools, Drive, Chip & Putt, and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere).

CEO and Executive Director Steven Bartkowski commented, "Davyon comes to PGA REACH Colorado with a strong background in operations and youth sports. We are excited to have him join our team as our second-ever PGA Works Fellow and believe he will make a strong positive impact in our growth of the game programming and inclusion efforts.”

Before moving to Colorado, Collins worked for the Houston Texans in Community Development and Texas Legends in Game Day Operations and Community Engagement. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Dallas Christian College, where he also played basketball. Collins was a four-year Academic All-American and was voted team captain during his senior season. That season, his team made a run to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Division II National Tournament, where they finished fifth in the nation. Collins graduated Cum Laude and received the Lucille L. Perkins Award, given to the most well-prepared student within the Business Department. Following DCC, Collins spent two seasons as a Graduate Assistant for the Dallas Baptist University Men’s Basketball program, while simultaneously earning his MBA in Project Management.

Growing up playing basketball and participating in youth camps planted the roots for Collins’ passion for community development and outreach. He believes his purpose in life is to give back to communities in a similar way as others did for him in his youth.

“I believe the game of golf has the potential to influence the next generation on and off the green. In addition, the game of golf provides an avenue for players of different ethnicities, gender, and ages to come together and build relationships with the game at the center. Being a part of a team that is helping shape the sport and culture of golf into an industry that reflects the rest of the world is a mission that I can get behind. Inclusion and diversity are critical to me because they shape our youth's future.”

Collins shared that his journey with basketball changed his life and allowed him to pursue an MBA. The same life-changing effects can happen here in Colorado through our formative Junior Golf Programs. Golf can shape and transform lives for the better, for generations to come.

In 2021, Elizabeth Whan was hired as the first-ever PGA WORKS Fellow of PGA REACH Colorado. Elizabeth certainly took advantage of this grant program, which is fully funded by the charitable arm of the Colorado PGA Section, as she has since been hired on as a full-time employee of the Colorado PGA as the Communications and Digital Content Coordinator.

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