Aaron Kincade - Director, Junior GolfAaron began his career in golf administration in April of 2004 with the KGA-PGA, Inc. Aaron was selected by the KGA-PGA, Inc. as a P.J. Boatwright Jr. Intern, an internship program established by the United States Golf Association that is designed to give experience to individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in golf administration. Aaron worked together with the KGA-PGA, Inc.'s Director, Tournament Operations, Bill Coomer, in coordinating events for the Kentucky Golf Association, Kentucky Section PGA, and Kentucky Senior Golf Association. In January of 2005, Aaron was again selected by the KGA-PGA, Inc. to continue his work as a P.J. Boatwright Jr. Intern for the entire year. In January of 2006, Aaron accepted the full time position of Assistant Tournament Director with the KGA-PGA, Inc. - a position that Aaron would only have two months. In March of 2006, Aaron was offered and accepted the Director, Junior Golf position. In November of 2009, after four years in that role, he accepted an offer to become the Director, Junior & Senior Golf. In 2010 Aaron began to coordinate operations for the KGA-PGA, Inc.'s Junior Golf program, the Kentucky Senior Golf Association, the Kentucky Section PGA's Kentucky Senior Open, and the U.S. Senior Amateur Qualifier.
Aaron is a graduate of Mount Vernon High School in Fortville, Indiana and a graduate of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Aaron received his Bachelor of Science in Management with a minor in Marketing in December of 2003. Aaron and his wife, Sara, were married in September of 2007 and currently reside in Sellersburg, Indiana with their dog, Colt.
Andy Ziegler - Junior Golf & Tournament Operations Assistant
Andy is a graduate of Huron High School in Huron, Ohio where he grew up and lived the first 22 years of his life. He graduated from the Sport Management program at Bowling Green State University (Bowling Green, Ohio) in December of 2007 with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Education. During his senior year at BGSU Andy served a 6-month internship with the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (LPGA Tour) in Toledo/Sylvania, Ohio. Soon after graduation, Andy was selected to be a Championship Operations Assistant at the 90th PGA Championship from June-August of 2008 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. During tear down and wrap-up of the Championship, Andy was asked to continue his service with the PGA from August-October as an Operations Assistant at the 37th Ryder Cup Matches at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville-right here in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky.
In January of 2009 Andy accepted a position with the South Florida PGA Section to serve as Tournament Operations intern for their summer tournament season from May-August. Following his internship, he worked at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens until his move to Louisville to join the Kentucky Golf family. During his time in Florida, Andy was able to volunteer at The Honda Classic (PGA Tour) qualifiers at PGA National, and travel home to Ohio to volunteer as a Merchandising Assistant at the 70th Senior PGA Championship at Canterbury Golf Club in Cleveland.
In his spare time, Andy enjoys helping his father, Wally, a former PGA Professional and director of Team Focus (a national charitable organization for 10-18 boys without a father presence in their life) in Sandusky, Ohio, with the chapter of the charity that he oversees.
Andy began his career in golf administration with the KGA-PGA, Inc. as Junior Golf & Tournament Operations Assistant on February 1, 2010.
2010 KGA-PGA, Inc. Interns
Picured left to right: Brad Corbin, Hope LaBelle, Catherine Clifton, and Bailey Bolin
Brad Corbin is currently enrolled at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sport Administration from the University of Louisville in May of 2008. Brad graduated from Simon-Kenton High School in northern Kentucky. His past work experience includes summers with Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation and the Southeast YMCA of Greater Louisville.
Hope LaBelle is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a minor in Race and Gender Studies at the University of Louisville. She is from Dartmouth, Massachusetts and came to the University of Louisville to pursue her field hockey career. After two years of competitive field hockey she is now focusing on her studies. Hope's previous work history includes time spent working with the Cleveland Indians baseball organization and the Special Olympics in Massachusetts.
Catherine Clifton is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing at the College of Charleston. She is a graduate of Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Kentucky. Catherine's prior work experience includes time with the College of Charleston athletic program, Woodford Racing, and the Kentucky Horsemen indoor football team.
Bailey Bolin is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration with a minor in Communications at the University of Louisville. She is from Owensboro, Kentucky and her prior work experience includes the University of Louisville athletic department and working as an instructor at Cheer Zone All Stars in Owensboro.