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2026 Officer Election

2026 Carolinas PGA Officer Election Information

These offices will be elected via a membership vote at the CPGA Annual Meeting on Monday, February 16th at the Greensboro Coliseum.

Want to hear directly from Deron, Luke, and Brock? Watch the recorded 60-minute Q&A session with our candidates. Honorary President Chris Byrd led the discussion, asking each candidate important questions to help you get to know them better. Click the link below to watch the full meeting video.

Office of President

Jeff Avant, PGA

Jeff Avant, PGA

A-13 | Greater Charlotte Chapter

Rolling Hills Country Club

Candidate Letter

Office of Vice President

Ben Bridgers, PGA

Ben Bridgers, PGA

A-13 | Sandhills Chapter

Pinehurst Resort & Country Club

Candidate Letter

Office of Secretary

Deron Lee, PGA

Deron Lee, PGA

A-1 | Lowcountry Chapter

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Candidate Letter Candidate Video
Luke Lovell, PGA

Luke Lovell, PGA

A-4 | Mountains Chapter

Country Club of Asheville

Candidate Letter Candidate Video
Brock White, PGA

Brock White, PGA

A-11 | Sandhills Chapter

Methodist University PGM

Candidate Letter Candidate Video

Office of Tournament Chairperson

Joe De Maio, PGA

Joe De Maio, PGA

A-1 | Grand Strand Chapter

Grande Dunes Members Club

Candidate Letter Candidate Video

Voting is open to all active Carolinas PGA Members in good standing as referenced in the PGA Constitution.

We wish Jeff, Ben, Deron, Luke, Brock, and Joe the best of luck and commend their desire to better the PGA of America and the Carolinas Section!