Phil Owenby
About Phil Owenby
“It’s been a passion of mine ever since I can remember to be a part of the golf business in a position to provide experiences, hospitality and services to people who enjoy the game. It’s a sport where you can get to know people. … It became a part of me.”
Crowning Moment…
As a teacher, Owenby’s pupils included two Virginia Golf Hall of Famers: Kandi Kessler Comer and Donna Andrews.
Achievements & Media
Special thanks to the USGA, PGA Tour, VSGA, MAPGA, WVGA and inductee family members for contributing photos and videos to this project.
Statistics
Date of birth: May 11, 1954
Accomplishments and Awards
- List of clubs where Owenby worked included Farmington CC, Hunting Hills CC, Boonsboro CC, Roanoke CC, Kinloch GC and Chechessee Creek GC
- Began as chief development officer for The Dormie Network in 2017
- MAPGA Career Coach and mentor to PGA professionals; past member of the MAPGA Board of Directors
2010 MAPGA Golf Professional of the Year - VSGA President’s Award recipient in 2016
