Jim West, PGA, ARWC

Jim West, PGA has been a PGA Member since 1992 and is a trusted golf industry executive, recruiter and career consultant known for his integrity, discretion, and deep understanding of club operations and culture. Through PGA ExecuSearch, he partners with private clubs, resorts, and golf organizations to identify, evaluate, and place high-performing leaders—while also mentoring professionals as they navigate pivotal career transitions.

What sets Jim apart is his operator’s perspective. With firsthand experience in golf operations and leadership, he understands what success truly looks like in roles such as General Manager, Director of Golf, Head Golf Professional, and Director of Agronomy. He evaluates candidates not just on résumés, but on fit, emotional intelligence, leadership style, and long-term potential.

Jim's commitment to the golf community is evident in his service as an Officer of the Tennessee Section PGA and on the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Golf Foundation. He has also made significant contributions through his chairmanship of the Tennessee Section PGA's Employment and Club Relations Committee, Education Committee, and Budget & Finance Committee. His professional excellence was recognized by the Tennessee Section PGA, which awarded him the Golf Professional of the Year in 2014, the PGA Professional Development Award for contributions to educational programs in 2015, 2016, and 2018, and the Bill Strausbaugh Award in 2017 for mentoring golf professionals.

As a career consultant, Jim is known for being candid, thoughtful, and deeply invested in the people he works with. He helps professionals clarify their goals, refine their personal brand, prepare for interviews, and make confident, values-aligned decisions. His approach is relationship-driven, not transactional—focused on strengthening clubs, elevating leaders, and improving lives across the industry.