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THE GOG BLOG by RORY SPEARS. Director of Content and Creation for Golfers on Golf. Follow Rory on Twitter @GogBlogGuy or friend him on Facebook. With PGA President Jim Richerson at the 2020, PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando Florida.

DOWN THE FAIRWAY with new PGA of America President Jim Richerson.

Richerson a Senior Vice President of Operations at Troon Golf, became the 42nd President of the PGA of America in October.

During his career as a PGA golf professional, Richerson has worked everywhere from the East to the West Coast and Hawaii.

From the Southeast to Northern Wisconsin at Kohler Golf. Richerson like other PGA officers, started as the Secretary, before moving to Vice President, and now PGA of America President for two years.

But now with 60 days under his belt, Richerson spoke with Golfers on Golf regarding many of topics facing the industry now, and what lies ahead in 2021.

Richerson covered his time working as a PGA professional around the country. Taking over as president during the Covid Pandemic era. Richerson looked ahead at the PGA Merchandise Show scheduled for next month in a virtual format. In addition to how the virtual format  of this year, could affect the show going forward.

The PGA’s new headquarters in Frisco Texas, and the two championship golf courses getting built there. And the championships of the PGA that will get played there.

What it means for Richerson to return to his old stomping-grounds in Kohler and Whistling Straits. Where he ran the golf operation for 10 years, as PGA President during Ryder Cup week.

He shares the excitement of the 2021 PGA Championship, as it returns to Kiawah Island. Which gets contested on the Pete Dye designed Ocean Course, on the coast of South Carolina.

Richerson covers what new PGA programs lie ahead, and which ones that he hopes will grow, during his time as president.

CLICK HERE to hear the full interview with new PGA of America President Jim Richerson.

The Ziehm and Spears podcast coming up later this week, will break down the interview. We add our thoughts of the PGA of America’s plans for 2021. So do stay clicked in for more.