ALEX MEGREY, PGA
Head Golf Professional, Mont
What is your go-to Music?
I love 90's and 2000's Hip-Hop. Anyone who has ever played a casual round of golf with me can certainly attest!
What is your go-to Food?
Definitely tacos, without a doubt I'm on a mission to find the best tacos in Pittsburgh, a contest tha Gordos in Mount Washington is currently winning.
What is your go-to Snack? Chips and Salsa. It never gets old
What is the go-to Club in your b My 60 degree TaylorMade MG4 Wedge
What would people be surprised to know about you? I actually coach at a gym called F45 in my free time. I love the fitness world, and the opportunity to coach classes and help give back that way is super rewarding. And it holds me accountable for my own fitness, too!
ALEX MEGREY, PGA
What is the best part of your game?
I pretty much live and die with the driver. It's either my best friend or my biggest enemy. But when it's my friend, golf is a ton of fun.
What is your best round of Golf?
I've had lower scores, but a few years ago I shot 67 at Diamond Run in the Mickey Graziani Memorial Pro-Am. Mickey was the best, so to play that well in a memorial tournament for him was pretty awesome. And fortunately for me, it was good enough for a win that day, too.
Can you name two of your favorite golf courses that you've played, and what makes them unique to you?
I've been fortunate enough to play at St. Andrews, so that's number 1. Coolest first tee shot in all of golf. A close second for me is East Lake; the entire day you spend there is pretty spectacular, and they make a great transfusion.
If you could play one round of golf with any three people (alive or deceased), who would you choose to play with?
I'd have to go with my dad, Rory, and Tiger. I'd love to see the handicap breakdown for that match too..
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Moon Township, ironically right down the street from Montour Heights CC!
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Tell us about your family.
-Are you married, and do you have any children?
I'm actually getting married to my wonderful fiancé, Katie, on New Year's Eve this year! My parents are still in the area as well. I have the best support team around me, and I couldn't be more appreciative of that.
What initially drew you to the game of Golf, and how did you get started?
I played football and baseball growing up, and never gave much thought to golf (it wasn't the cool thing to do). I was fortunate enough to be hired at a country club in high school, and the PGA Professionals at the club pushed me to get into golf (Zach Street & Tony Romansky). It turns out average athleticism and a 5'8 build probably weren't going to make the major leagues, so I gave golf a shot. I've been hooked ever since. The added bonus is that club where I got my start was Montour Heights CC, where I'm lucky enough to be the Head Pro today. Pretty cool that it's gone full circle for me.
Could you provide some insight into your previous roles? I've been lucky enough to spend time at some awesome places. I've been an Assistant PGA Professional at Allegheny Country Club, South Hills Country Club, and Montour Heights CC. I've also had internships with the Mid-Atlantic PGA Section and The Patriot Club in Oklahoma.
ALEX MEGREY, PGA
What made you decide to pursue a career in the PGA of America, and how long have you been a PGA member? In total honesty, sitting at a desk all day every day never really appealed to me. I wasn't exactly a scholar. Working at MHCC in high school showed me there was a world where I could teach, run tournaments, and interact with some of the most successful people in their respective fields. Oh yeah, and I'd be able to play golf with them too. That did appeal to me. I've been a Class-A PGA Professional in the Tri-State section for 11 years now.
Talk about what it means to be a PGA of America member, including the significance of having 'PGA' after your name. I think now, more than ever potentially, being a PGA of America Member provides credibility to an individual's ability to grow the game of golf. The PGA Logo also serves as a testament to the amount of work that individual has done to be in their position. Everywhere you look, there's information about golf (just open TikTok). The PGA Logo helps differentiate someone who is qualified to help grow the game, as opposed to someone who may not have the knowledge or understanding to do so.
ALEX MEGREY, PGA
What wisdom can you offer about golf careers and the importance of becoming a PGA member/achieving membership status?
Having a career in golf provides all the emotions. Any golf pro (who's being honest) will tell you it's not always rainbows, despite what people outside the industry think. But, if you love the game of golf, there's way more pro's than con's. I love being able to be around golf every day, and wouldn't change it for the world. Also, a side note. Having a group of friends who are also in the industry has helped wonders. And to do lunches on Mondays with them and talk about all the lost headcovers and slow play issues you had. Your spouses will thank you all.