Leila Mackie, PGA

Career Services Recruitment Specialist

Gastonia, North Carolina

Leila Mackie is joining the team at PGA of America as a Career Services Recruitment Specialist, a newly created role within the Career Services department. Her previous work experience included nine years with the Philadelphia Section PGA where she served as the Player Development Director and the Foundation Director for their 501(c)(3) charitable arm, PGA REACH Philadelphia. Leila is passionate about serving her fellow PGA Members and growing the game for our industry’s future. In her roles at the Philadelphia Section she successfully implemented and grew participation among many PGA of America programs and initiatives. Leila has built strong relationships by working closely with PGA Members and local organizations within the Philadelphia Section boundaries and is looking forward to expanding her network on the national level. In her new role she is tasked with growing PGA Member recruitment by providing strategies and resources to key stakeholders.

As a PGA Member herself and a junior golfer, Leila knows the positive impact that sports can have on one’s life and is excited to share that passion with others and help our association reach our goals.

Leila was born and raised in Gastonia, North Carolina. She attended Clemson University where she graduated with a degree in Professional Golf Management and Business Administration. Upon attaining her Class “A” PGA Membership after graduating she moved to Philadelphia, PA when she was hired by the Philadelphia Section PGA in 2013.