Kendall Murphy is from Oakland, CA, and received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his Master’s degree from Saint Mary’s College of California. He is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Troon Golf. Kendall will speak at the 2nd annual African American Golf Expo & Forum and conduct a workshop on Troon’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.
In this role at Troon, Kendall is responsible for creating and implementing the companywide global DE&I strategic plan. Prior to coming to Troon, Kendall served as Assistant Director and Program Coordinator of the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas for 9 years. Among his many accomplishments, Kendall currently serves on the PGA of America’s National Education Committee and served as the President of the Southern Nevada Chapter PGA in the Southwest Section from 2017-2019.
In the Southern Nevada Chapter, Kendall was the 2019 PGA Professional of the Year, the 2018 PGA Professional of the Year and in 2016 he was named the PGA Player Development Award. He was also been named the 2018 “Rebel Pride” Golf Professional of the Year (UNLV PGA Golf Management Program Alumni of the Year).
Kendall is dedicated to serving and sits on the Advisory Council for the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship and PGA WORKS Career Expo, serves on the Employment Committee of the Southwest Section PGA, is a former At-Large Director for the Southwest Section PGA Foundation. Kendall is also a member of the Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association where he serves as Chair of Programming and is a Board Member of the Southern Nevada Golf Association. From 2016-to 2018, he served as a member of the PGA of America’s National Junior Golf Committee.
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ABOUT TROON
Troon® started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We provide management services to 680+ locations and 665+ golf courses, while also managing various amenities, such as tennis, aquatics, fitness, food & beverage, lodging, homeowners associations, and more. In the most basic terms, we are a professional organization that utilizes our proven expertise and resources to support our on-site teams in reaching their peak performance on a daily basis. We have grown our company by listening to and understanding the specific opportunities and challenges of our clients, then customizing our approach to fulfill each club’s strategic direction. Our successful culture, combined with 30+ years of experience, gives us the opportunity to develop the strategies and talent that allow our clients to excel in this competitive industry.
As the global leader in golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, Troon recognizes the importance that diversity has not only in our company and how we grow the game(s), but also in how we support business growth and deliver value to our clients through diversity within our industry supply chain. We recognize how diverse perspectives can generate creative ideas, products and solutions that will add value to our clients while creating new revenue opportunities for both our clients and our trusted supplier base.
ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GOLF EXPO AND FORUM
The mission of the African American Golf EXPO and Forum is to promote the game, the business the industry the careers, and the opportunities in the $84 Billion golf industry to African Americans.
The objectives of the EXPO are to :
1) Promote economic growth, diversity, and inclusion in golf to African Americans and other underrepresented groups
2) Provide a friendly and welcoming environment for golf industry leaders to develop relationships with African Americans who are entrepreneurs, community programmers, and golf enthusiasts.
3) Help grow the industry by featuring subject matter experts in learning forums, seminars and networking opportunities
4) Provide funding to grassroots organizations involved in teaching and promoting golf to the African American community.
Register at www.aagolfexpo.com/register-here to attend the EXPO and make your room reservations.
