Alumni
Sp tlight:
Sean Farren
Interviewed by: Daniel Soehren, PGA
Name: Sean Farren, PGA
Hometown: Oakmont, PA
Years @ MSU: 1987 - 1992
Current Position: Head Golf Professional @ The Creek in Locust Valley, NY
Q. When you think of your time at MSU, what comes to mind?
Two loops around the golf course every day and friends from all over the country. They housed all the PGM students together in Duggar Hall.
Q. How did you identify what avenue in the golf industry you were passionate about?
Working for Bob Ford as a kid, and seeing the best in the business at work, I recognized that taking an "old school“ approach to the business was important. That means being good across the board: in tournament operations, merchandising, teaching, and customer service. My favorite part of the job, however, is shaking hands on the first tee on weekend mornings (sometimes, that‘s the most important part of the job).
Q. What is the best piece of advice you have for current & future PGA Professionals?
Be humble. Be authentic. Be patient with your career, and don’t chase a title.
Q. What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
Having WORKED and PLAYED in three majors. (worked: 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont, 1992 U.S. Women’s Open at Oakmont, 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont; played: 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine, 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, 2009 U. S. Open at Bethpage Black).
U.S. Women’s Open at Oakmont, 1994 U.S. Open at Oakmont; played: 2002 PGA Championship at Hazeltine, 2003 PGA Championship at Oak Hill, 2009 U. S. Open at Bethpage Black).
Q. What do you hope to achieve in 2016 and beyond?
Continue building our operation at The Creek and mentoring current and future golf professionals. And getting the opportunity to ring my cowbell at more State football games.
Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
Right here at The Creek in Locust Valley, New York, doing what I’m doing now.
Q. Please list any PGA Section awards or other professional accomplishments.
1992 Tri-State Section Assistant of the Year
2002 & 2003 Tri-State Section Player of the Year
Q. Who would be your dream foursome and why, and where would you play?
Playing Pebble Beach with my dad and sons.