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Welcome to the TSPGA's Member Spotlight, where we shine a light on the exceptional PGA of America Tri-State Section professionals elevating the game of golf. This feature delves into our members' stories, achievements, and dedication to golf, their families, and life. Join us in learning more and celebrating the outstanding individuals who embody the spirit and excellence of the PGA of America Tri-State Section.
ANDREWHEFFERNAN,PGA
Head Golf Professional, Indiana Country Club
Tri-State PGA Tournament Committee 2023-24
Tri-State PGA Board of Directors 2024- Present
our go-to Music?
0's grunge and pop punk is the verriding genre for mowing the wn. My wife has brought me into he country world, but I stay more n the southern rock side of hings.
Your go-to type of Movie?
90's and early 00's Adam Sandler, but the Netflix binges are usually in-depth drama series.
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ANDREW HEFFERNAN, PGA
What is your go-to Food?
My Last meal is Italian; my everyday go-to is Mexican
What is your go-to Snack?
Peanuts... with the whole shell
What is your go-to Club in your bag?
I have had a 54* wedge in rotation for as long as I can remember. Inside of 100, I could spend all day practicing and imagining shots.
Tell us something people would be surprised to know. My closet is organized by ROYGBIV. I try and start each week from the last color I wore. I turn the hangers around once the shirt has been worn and replaced. Takes about a month to wear everything in the rotation.
Where did you grow up?
Just outside of Reading, PA, in a small town called Birdsboro. Tell us about your family.
I am married to my wife Kayla, and we have two children, Keegan and Delilah.
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ANDREW HEFFERNAN, PGA
What initially drew you to the game of Golf, and how did you get started?
I was too young to remember why I started, but I know I have never really stopped. It became my sport of specialty during high school.
What is the best part of your game?
Perspective. I play with a KD mark on my ball. I play for my kids Keegan and Delilah.
What is the best round of Golf?
2008 Berks County Junior Championship at Gold Oaks GC. I think I was 3 or 4 under for 27 holes. To this day, I still remember very little from the round. Total blackout performance.
Please give us some insight into your prior positions.
St. Davids Golf Club
St. Clair Country Club
Chartiers Country Club
The Club at Nevillewood
All assistant golf professional positions, to varying degrees, became more advanced as my knowledge and skillset expanded at the club or over time.
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ANDREW HEFFERNAN, PGA
What made you decide to pursue a career in the PGA of America, and how long have you been a PGA member?
For me, golf was a great outlet and I was successful at the sport. There are defining moments in everyone's careers that shape who and what they become. I attribute my long-term career aspirations after college during my first tenure as a golf professional. My boss and now mentor helped me understand the value of who and what a golf professional can be. He is why I continued my career and I look to those moments now that I have the ability to shape my own operation in the same likeness. I have been a PGA member since 2018.
Can you name two of your favorite golf courses that you've played and what makes them unique to you?
I would go back and play at Blackwood Golf Course anytime. It was nothing special, a public course, but it's where I grew up inside of golf. It's a tranquil homecoming feeling anytime I'm there.
Name-dropping any other courses I played would be meaningless. I enjoy the company I am with, regardless of what course I am on. Sharing the experience and creating the memory that is what is important.
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ANDREW HEFFERNAN, PGA
Talk about being a PGA of America member, what it means to you, and having PGA after your name.
When it comes down to the facts, being a PGA member defines us as the elite men and women who are tasked with upholding the values of the game and industry. We are the experts of golf operations, teaching, and management of the industry. The instant credibility those three letters convey is an incredible honor. Golf has taught me to be a humble person and to give everything and expect nothing in return. Those three letters say we do this because we love this game.
What wisdom can you offer about golf careers and the importance of becoming a PGA member/achieving membership status?
Achieving PGA Membership is a commitment but an investment in your future. It separates you from the competition, validates your expertise, and solidifies your place in the golf industry. Find yourself a mentor to work with, not for. Those leaders stand out in this business and should not be hard to identify once you are in the situation.
