Cary Cozby, PGA. College/University: The University of Oklahoma ('92). Year
Turned Pro: 1992. Facility and Job Title: Wichita Country Club. PGA Golf ...
Cary Cozby, PGA
College/University: The University of Oklahoma (’92) Year Turned Pro: 1992 Facility and Job Title: Wichita Country Club PGA Golf Professional/Chief Executive Officer What was your motivation to become a PGA Professional? My father, Jerry, has been the head professional at Hillcrest Country Club in Bartlesville, Oklahoma for 41 years and essentially grew up in the business…and love the game of golf! What is your specialty in the golf business? We focus on being excellent in teaching, playing, merchandising, tournament operations etc., but would say specialize in delivering a high level of customer service to our members and their guests. Please list any accomplishments (Awards, Certifications, and Tournaments.) • 2009 Golf Professional of the Year, South Central Section PGA • 2009 Professional National Championship • 2009 Bill Strausbaugh Award, South Central Section PGA • 2009 Golf Digest Best Teachers in Your State; #4 • 2007 Merchandiser of the Year Award, South Central Section PGA • 2005 Horton Smith Award, South Central Section PGA • 2004 Horton Smith Award, South Central Section PGA • 2003 Horton Smith Award, South Central Section PGA • 2003 Golf Professional of the Year Award, South Central Section PGA
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2003 Golf Professional of the Year Award, Kansas Chapter 2003 Merchandiser of the Year Award, Kansas Chapter 2002 Merchandiser of the Year Award, South Central Section PGA 2002 PING Golf Regional Club Fitter of the Year Award 2001 Merchandiser of the Year Award, Kansas Chapter Qualified for the 2009 & 2006 Professional National Championship Association of Golf Merchandisers Front 9 Award for merchandising
What was your greatest moment in golf? I hopefully haven’t had it yet, but enjoyed playing college golf at The University of Oklahoma and being a part of a NCAA and Big 8 Championship team. Most recently, a final round 64 in our Section PNC to qualify for the National Championship was fun. What or who has had the greatest impact on your career? My father has had the most impact on my professional career and my mother has had the most impact on me as a person. Dave Bryan at Southern Hills was a great mentor to me professionally. Besides golf, what else do you enjoy? I enjoy college football, most sports, being outdoors and being with my family. If you could play any golf course in the world, which one would it be and who would complete your foursome? Cypress Point with Clint Eastwood, Lance Armstrong & Tiger Woods…or my father, Jerry and two brothers, Craig & Chance. If you could give lessons to anyone in the world who would it be and what advice would you give? My 17 month old son, Banks, and will teach him to putt first and then to hit it hard! What is your favorite golf instruction tip? Use your practice session to play the course you are about to play; picturing the shots you need to play and work on those particular shots.
