An expert in golf management, Mr. Karnes is celebrated for more than 30 years of experience and unparalleled knowledge of golf operations.
OAKWOOD, OH, August 15, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rob Karnes has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An expert in golf management, Mr. Karnes is celebrated for more than 30 years of experience and unparalleled knowledge of golf operations. Supported by a rich family history in the sport – Mr. Karnes' father and grandfather built a course in his hometown – he received valuable mentorship in the industry. He also developed his skills on the course, becoming a 2nd Team All-Ohio selection at Montpelier (OH) High School. While attending Heidelberg University, he earned many accolades for his performance on the golf course, including being named to the Ohio Athletic Conference All-Conference Team twice, MVP of the golf team three times, and ultimately being inducted into the Heidelberg University Athletic Hall of Fame as the Captain of the 1991 OAC Conference Championship golf team.
Following his commencement from Heidelberg University in 1991, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in business administration and mathematics, Mr. Karnes became an assistant golf professional at the Mohawk Golf Club in 1991 and then Westwood Country Club in 1993. He earned the position as head golf professional at StoneWater Golf Club in 1996 and Monroe Golf and Country Club in 2000.
Mr. Karnes became the head golf professional at Dayton Country Club in 2013. While at DCC in 2016, he earned the designation of PGA Master Professional, the highest certification available from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) of America. At the time, he was just the 358th professional in the history of the PGA to earn this distinction. Since 2020, he has served expertly as the PGA Director of Golf at the NCR Country Club, where he handles all golf-related activities, including club tournaments and events, instructional programs, golf shop merchandising and retail, golf operations, and member services.
Mr. Karnes has received numerous awards throughout his career. Most recently, he was awarded the Southern Ohio PGA's highest honor – Golf Professional of the Year (2021). The SOPGA also recognized him with the Horton Smith Award (2019), which grants special recognition to a PGA professional who demonstrates outstanding and continuing contributions to improving educational opportunities for fellow professionals, as well as the Merchandiser of the Year Award (2017).
Devoted fully to the sport of golf, Mr. Karnes is involved in efforts that work toward improving and growing the game. He is heavily involved in the PGA of America, having served on numerous task forces and committees – including acting as the Chairman of the SOPGA Education Committee for many years - and has mentored numerous PGA Master Professional candidates. Additionally, he is a trustee for the Miami Valley Golf Association and a former member of the Advisory Board of The First Tee of Greater Miami Valley. Currently, Mr. Karnes is involved with Golf Next, an initiative which aspires to provide opportunities for children in the Dayton metropolitan area who do not have access to golf. The group works to address hurdles, including financial disparities and logistics to expose more young people to the game. In addition, Mr. Karnes and Golf Next aim to create and provide golf programming for new golfers of all ages and provide more wide-ranging access to golf facilities that will serve to strengthen the communities they serve.
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