The PGA of America today elected Don Rea Jr. as its next president, with Rea set to serve a two-year term. Rea, who owns and operates the Augusta Ranch Golf Club in Arizona, is taking over for John Lindert, the PGA's president for the last two years.
Rea is moving out of the VP role for the PGA and is being succeeded by Nathan Charnes, currently the GM and Director of Golf for WingHaven Country Club in Missouri.
Rea's appointment, which took place at the PGA's annual meeting in Grand Rapids, comes as the organization has yet to name a CEO to succeed Seth Waugh. SBJ reported on the three finalists for the role two weeks ago, and last week, Golf.com reported that Roger Warren was the lead candidate. It's not clear on the PGA's exact timing for naming the new CEO.
