PGM Staff

Bob Phelps, PGA
Director
405.974.5908
rphelps@ucok.edu

Bob earned B.S. and MBA degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and has been a member of The PGA of America since 1989. Prior to coming to UCO in 2005, Bob had accumulated over 20 years of experience in golf course operations at both municipal and private facilities, most recently as the Head Golf Professional at Willow Creek G&CC in Oklahoma City. Bob's experience as a PGA professional includes ownership of a profitable retail golf shop, over 1000 hours of golf instruction, training and supervising staff, and coordinating hundreds of golf tournaments. Additionally, Bob has extensive knowledge of the rules of golf  and achieved the highest level of rating at PGA/USGA Rules of Golf workshops. Bob has served as a Rules Official for golf tournaments conducted by the USGA, The PGA, The American Junior Golf Association, The Oklahoma Golf Association, as well as other local high school and junior organizations. Bob is a two-time recipient of the PGA South Central Section Horton Smith Award for his dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to The PGA Educational Program and has served as President of the PGA Western Oklahoma Chapter and Tournament Director for the PGA South Central Section. In addition to his administrative duties, Bob will be actively involved in teaching specific PGA/PGM courses, providing academic and career advisement to students, player development, and recruiting.

Wes Wilkinson, PGA
Internship Coordinator
405.974.2425
wwilkinson2@ucok.edu

Wes earned his Bachelor of Science degree from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma while earning “All-Conference” recognition as a member of the men’s golf team. Wes then earned his Master of Education degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and was a distinguished educator for over twenty years. But it was Wes’ passion for golf that inspired him to enter the PGA’s Professional Golf Management Program. In 2005, Wes achieved his goal and was elected to membership in The Professional Golfers’ Association of America. Wes joined the UCO/PGM Program in 2007 and is very excited to begin the next chapter in his career, inspiring young men and women to earn a college degree and PGA membership. Wes gained considerable experience in golf course operations as an assistant professional at a 36-hole public golf course in Oklahoma City and later served at the Head Golf Professional at Wedgewood Golf Club in Conroe, Texas. While serving as the Head Golf Professional and Technical Advisor for Golf Galaxy, as a teaching professional for the Graves Golf Academy and as a Technical Representative for the Callaway Golf Company, Wes has achieved tremendous success in teaching students the necessary skills to lower their golf scores. Wes is the 2008 recipient of the PGA South Central Section Horton Smith Award for his dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to The PGA Educational Program. In addition to managing student internships, Wes will be actively involved in teaching specific PGA/PGM courses, academic and career advisement to students, player development, and recruiting.

Kay Jones
Executive Office Assistant
405.974.5247
kjones@ucok.edu

Kay earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a 15 year employee on the UCO Campus within the “Good to Great” model, a process of moving forward and meeting the demands of the educational marketplace in operations, administration and in the classroom. Kay has made significant contributions to several university projects including the development of the UCO Jazz Lab and construction of the University Suites and Lakeside Café. She currently teaches Success Central in the classroom and presents QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) concepts of Suicide Prevention and Grief in the Community training. Kay has 12 years of volunteer service to the Kids’ Place, journeying children and their caregivers though the grief process from the heart of Edmond. She embraces UCO Leadership principles guided by the core values of Character, Community and Civility.  Kay is a past member of the UCO Leadership Advisory Board, a participant in Leadership Central, Advance Leadership, is involved in The Alumni Council of Leadership at UCO and completed The Educator’s Leadership Academy in March of 2008. Currently she sits on the CPDE (Center for Professional and Distance Education) advisory board and the Committee for Sustainability. With pride Kay joined the UCO PGA/PGM™ team in 2007. Her passion for golf and focus on integrity, stewardship, service and learning will enhance the PGM student's experience at UCO and help prepare them for a successful career in the $76 billion golf industry.