The PGA of Australia is delighted to announce that PGA Professional, Kim Felton, has been appointed as State Manager for the Western Australia/South Australia Division of the PGA.

A PGA Professional for close to 20 years and highly regarded by his peers, Felton has been a regular on the ISPS HANDA PGA Tour of Australasia and prior to this, the Von Nida Tour.

Felton also played and won on the Nationwide Tour, securing a victory at the Knoxville Open (2005) followed by a victory at the Midea China Classic (2010), a OneAsia Tour event.

Felton is ecstatic about his new role and is proud to be giving back to the Australian golf industry.

"When I got the call I was speechless. After finishing up my playing career not so long ago and be able to have this opportunity is amazing," said Felton.

"I’m looking forward to giving back to an Association that gave me 18 years worth of playing opportunities and meeting other PGA Pros. It will be great to be on the other side now."

A successful amateur, Felton won the 1997 Australian Amatuer and recorded the lowest individual score at the 1998 Eisenhower Trophy.

Turning Professional in 1999, Felton continued this success becoming only the third player to win the Western Australia PGA Championship three consecutive times since the tournament began in 1933.

Over the past few years, Felton has stepped away from his playing commitments to focus on his progression as a corporate professional and build a sustainable career outside the ropes.

Throughout his career Felton has developed and maintained a large number of corporate relationships; integrating golf into business and delivering a return on investments.

PGA Chief Membership Officer, Gavin Kirkman, is thrilled with the appointment of a highly regarded PGA Professional to the Association.

"We’re delighted to have Kim join the Association as State Manager of the Western Australia/South Australia Division. Kim brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to the role and will do an excellent job at supporting our Members and growing the game across Western Australia and South Australia."

Felton will be focused on providing a high level of service and support to both Vocational and Tour Professionals in Western Australia and South Australia.

Felton becomes the 17th PGA Member to be employed by the Association and will be based at the PGA’s office at Wembley Golf Complex in Western Australia.

Felton will commence his employment with the PGA on Monday 1st August.