Nikki Gatch

Nikki Gatch, PGA, assumed the role of Executive Director/CEO of the Southern California PGA at the start of the 2023 calendar year. Gatch has over 20 years of experience with the Southern California PGA Section and the PGA of America. She becomes the fifth Executive Director/CEO to take the helm at the SCPGA and the first woman to ever serve in this capacity.

Gatch was elected to PGA Membership in 2013 and has been involved in the golf industry her entire career beginning with her father’s role in the development of Wood Ranch Golf Club and many of the Landmark Golf properties. Following her time at Oklahoma State University, Nikki’s career in golf has included roles as an Assistant Golf Professional at Mission Hills Country Club and the Kiawah Island Club; Co-Owner of Emerald Isle Golf Course in Oceanside; several positions with the SCPGA Section, including Junior Golf Director, Foundation Director, and Assistant Executive Director. Gatch also worked for the PGA of America as the Regional League Manager for seven years before her most recent return back to the Section in 2019 as the Assistant Executive Director/COO.