PGA Career Consultant: Martha Wells, PGA
Martha Wells has been an active and dedicated member of the PGA since 1998. Growing up in Cortland, NY, with the Cortland Country Club as her backyard, she developed a passion for golf at a young age. Martha attended Pennsylvania State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1993 while competing on the Women’s Golf Team.
Her career took her westward to Colorado and Arizona before leading her north to Alberta, Canada. During this time, she achieved Class A PGA Membership in 1998. In 2009, Martha returned to New York to advance her career as a PGA Head Golf Professional, most recently serving at Skaneateles Country Club.
A dedicated leader, Martha played an integral role on the CNYPGA Board of Directors, ensuring all voices were heard. She also served for four years on the National Adult Player Development Committee. Her contributions to the game and profession of golf have earned her multiple accolades, including four CNYPGA Merchandiser of the Year awards and two CNYPGA Player Development awards. Her most significant professional achievement came in 2018 when she was named CNYPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
Outside of work, Martha enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and family, traveling, and attending sporting events of all kinds.
Do you have comments, questions, or PGA-related information for PGA Career Consultant Martha Wells? Feel free to email Martha at mwells@pgahq.com.
Player Engagement Consultant: Michael Smith, PGA
Mike is a Player Engagement Consultant for the PGA of America, proudly serving the Northeast Region. He works directly with the Metropolitan, New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Western New York Sections to help deliver products like PGA Jr. League and PGA Family Cup to PGA Coaches.
Mike became a Class A PGA Member in 2009 while working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Rockaway River Country Club in Denville, NJ. He is a PGA Certified Professional (Instruction, Golf Operations, and Retail) and is currently progressing towards Master Professional status in Teaching and Coaching.
Mike is an avid supporter of the New Jersey Golf Foundation as a member of their hockey team and as a PGA HOPE instructor. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University in 2005 and again in 2015 with a Master of Business Administration degree.
Mike is a New Jersey native and currently resides in Morristown, NJ with his wife Caitlin and their three daughters: Reagan, Joslynne, and Brenna.
To connect with Mike about your PGA Junior League and other growth of the game inquiries you can call (561) 301-7615 or email msmith@pgahq.com.