Name: Jim Calhoun, PGA
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Years @ MSU: 1989-1994
Current Position: Head Golf Professional @ TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX
Q. When you think of your time at MSU, what comes to mind?
Five of the best years of my life where I met new friends that that I still stay in touch with to this day.
Q. How did you identify what avenue in the golf industry you were passionate about?
I have known since high school that I wanted to become a PGA Professional one day. The moment I truly knew was when I found out the Head Professional where I worked in High School, Blane Merritt, went to State and the rest as they say is history.
Q. What is the best piece of advice you have for current & future PGA Professionals?
Never stop learning and trying new or different enhancements in your operation. Never become stale.
Q. What is your greatest professional accomplishment?
Winning the AGM / Top 100 Golf Shops award for the past 5 years in a row.
Q. Please list any PGA Section awards or other professional accomplishments.
AGM Top 100 Golf Shops, 2011-2015.
Q. Who would be your dream foursome and why, and where would you play?
My Dad and both of my grandfathers because they were so instrumental and supportive throughout the years providing me the opportunity to grow up with the game. I don’t care where we would play as long as we were together (we never had the chance).
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Jim Calhoun
Interviewed by: Daniel Soehren, PGA