Golf House Kentucky is proud to announce that Richard Praszkier has been hired to the organization’s staff as its new Coordinator, Junior Golf.

Experienced with multiple facets of the golf industry, Praszkier has most recently been with the Indiana Golf Office as their PGA WORKS Fellow for the 2020 season. He graduated from the University of Louisville earlier this year with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration. Golfers from Oxmoor Country Club, Persimmon Ridge Golf Club, Polo Fields Golf & Country Club, or Quail Chase Golf Club might recognize Praszkier as he worked various roles at each facility during internships from 2019 through the spring of 2020.

“I am ecstatic to be joining Golf House Kentucky in January,” Praszkier stated. “My previous golf industry experience includes working for the Indiana PGA Section/Indiana Golf Office and at various golf clubs throughout Kentucky. I look forward to building relationships with the Kentucky PGA Members, KGA Member Clubs, participants at our events, and golfers throughout Kentucky. There are countless opportunities to grow golf in Kentucky. I am incredibly grateful to be back in the state and support golf for years to come!" 

As Coordinator, Junior Golf, Praszkier will oversee Kentucky’s Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifiers, PGA Jr. League, PGA HOPE, and assist with conduction of tournaments on the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour. He will also play a key role in faciliating high school tournaments throughout the fall, including the KHSAA State Championships and KGCA All-State Championships.

“We are excited to welcome Richard to Golf House Kentucky,” Jeff Adkerson, PGA CEO & Executive Director at Golf House Kentucky said. “He brings a passion and dedication to the position that was clearly evident as we visited through the interview process. Richard's prior experiences with the Indiana Golf Office, as well as his time at golf courses in Louisville, will prove invaluable as he transitions to Golf House Kentucky.”

Praszkier will officially join the Golf House Kentucky staff in January at which point his contact info will be provided. The Kentucky PGA, Kentucky Golf Association and Kentucky Golf Foundation look forward to him beginning his employment at Golf House Kentucky and ask that you join us in giving Richard a warm welcome to the organization!