Meet the Owner

Ken Waldron - Buffalo Golf Course

This is the first in a new series in Golfer’s Lifestyle Magazine where we introduce you to one of the owners or managers of one of our featured courses. Find out how they got their start in the golf industry, special interests and general fun facts. Western PA is the home of some incredible golf courses. Nowhere else will you find the friendly ownership groups that you’ll find in our region. For a full listing of PGO member courses visit www.golfinpa.com.

How did you get your start in the golf industry?
I grew up in the family business and have done every job. I started cutting greens at age 12, and later learned to operate all the equipment (which was a lot of fun).

In the Bag…
Driver: Srixon Z-RW
Woods: Mizuno 3 and 4, Adams hybrid
Irons: Titleist 735.cm
Wedges: Taylor Made RAC 54, Titleist Vokey 58
Putter: Odyssey 2-ball Blade
Ball: Pro V1-X, Srixon Z-URC

Handicap: 2

Golf Superstitions: I never walk between another player’s ball and the flag, regardless how far from the hole they are. Also, I never use black tees.
Funniest/Most Strange Golf Story: I once played a hole in nothing but my underwear to avoid ruining my new shirt. My ball was in a hazard and I had no rain gear (some in my group were laughing, another was sickened). Also, I parred a par 5 using only 2 clubs, driver and putter.
What Else: I have a blue belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Wife: My best friend, Shannon
Kids: Rachael, Rebecca and Julia
Hobbies: Movies, Reading
Favorite Food: Filet Mignon
Favorite Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Casablanca
Favorite PGA Players: Jim Furyk, Mike Weir, Jeff Sluman, and of course Tiger
Fantasy Foursome: Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Tiger Woods and Myself