Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Section PGA has announced Rodd Slater, PGA of Two Rivers Golf Club as their Wilson Sporting Goods Monthly Game Ball recipient for the month of July.
The mission statement of Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is to ignite the true potential in every athlete, and no one does it better than PGA Professionals when it comes to growing the game of golf. That mission has been carried out by Slater throughout the entirety of his career as a PGA Golf Professional.
For the past 27 years, Slater has been a member of the PGA of America and he’s worn many hats in his time, even outside of the golf industry. Slater made such a profound impact on his community in North Sioux City, that he was named the interim Mayor back in 2020.
In the golf business, Slater has seen every side of the industry. He’s been a Head PGA Golf Professional, Superintendent and now he’s the General Manager at Two Rivers Golf Club.
“The game offers PGA Professionals a lot of different roles and opportunities and I’ve had the opportunity to pursue all of them as my interests and experiences have changed over the years. I’m fortunate to have been at one club for so long”, said Slater.
After seeing so many different sides of the golf business, Slater was named the General Manager of Two Rivers Golf Club and has since continued to make an impressive impact on his membership. He gives his staff the credit.
“I just try to hire people who are passionate about the game and I cut them loose so they can share their passions with people who have an interest in golf. It’s been infectious with new players at our club”, said Slater.
One of the biggest successes Slater has led is the extreme growth of PGA Jr. League at his club and in the North Sioux area. Slater’s famous saying, “Kids dig golf” rings true at all times at Two Rivers GC. More than 100 junior golfers annually take part in his PGA Jr. League programming and it exploded to the point that PGA of America took notice. Read their full story here.
In addition, Slater received the Nebraska PGA 2021 Youth Player Development Award and for the same reasons he was honored then, he’s being recognized for once again.
“The recognition is an honor but pale’s in comparison to simply being a member of the PGA of America, the Nebraska Section PGA and a teammate of our Two Rivers Golf Club staff”, said Slater.
This month’s Wilson Monthly Game Ball isn’t just a way to honor Slater for his 2024 successes, but to honor all he has done over the past 27 years and how he’s continued to improve as a PGA Professional.
Nominations for the next Wilson Sporting Goods Monthly Game Ball will open on August 1st and will close at 11:59 PM on August 15th.
About the Nebraska Section PGA
The Nebraska Section PGA is a non-for-profit organization comprised of over 300 PGA Members and PGA Associates who strive to promote the enjoyment and growth of the game of golf. The Nebraska Section PGA encompasses the entire State of Nebraska, western fifth of Iowa and a small portion of South Dakota including Dakota Dunes and Yankton. The Section office is located in Lincoln, NE and acts as a resource for local and national golf information for the golf professional and amateur player alike. Our members are often referred to as “Club Professionals”, not to be mistaken as PGA Tour Professionals.
Each Nebraska Section PGA Professional serves as an expert in the ever-changing business of golf. They are the leading expert players and teachers, skilled business managers, community leaders, and superior merchandisers who have dedicated their careers to the local delivery of these services.