Playing Golf almost 20 times per month, Donald Ray Drain feels completely at home on the Jefferson District Park Golf Course near his home in Springfield, Va. Introduced to the game by a friend, Milton Douglas Woods, Drain took a very serious approach to learning the sport and has been a member of the USGA for over 14 years. Today, the 66-year old carries a handicap of 16.1.
Born in Leesville, Louisiana, Drain was a rambunctious country boy who grew up to love hunting and fishing. He attended Grambling State University and earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. He holds a certification as a Food Service Manager for Fairfax County public schools in transportation and, for several years, was the Account Manager at Washington Dulles airport.
In Drain’s professional career he has over 30 years of employment in the Airline Catering Industry and he has serviced a prominent list of customers, including British Airways. In his role at the Fairfax County Parks he performs the job of Closing Manager at Jefferson District Golf Course.
Drain is a member of the J&J Golf Club and holds the office of President. He founded the club in 2008 and has also served as its treasurer. His wife, Peggie, of 43 years, is a strong supporter of his leisure activities, while their daughter Samantha Rae enjoys both golf and tennis with her father.
“I enjoy playing golf for the friendships and competitions,” says Drain who won the 2011 International Defense Association Golf Classic at Old Hickory Golf Course (Woodbridge, Va). This past Monday, August 31, 2015, he came in second place in the annual four person scramble in Falls Church, VA.
“I took a golf lesson in 1977 with the Fairfax Parks Authority. It improved my swing and distance in driving the ball.” However, Drain confesses that his biggest challenge is in driving the ball. During his weekly team play this drawback is a constant disadvantage.
(Above) Donald Drain with his golfing buddies
“I teach Sunday School at my church, serve as a Preacher Steward, Steward Board President, participate with the Senior Choir, work as Superintendent of the Sunday School. I sometimes play percussions in the music ministry for my church.”
When Drain is not competing on the golf course, he enjoys playing percussion, guitar, tennis and racquetball and bowling. He also likes to travel, bike and does catering consulting.
