A native of Chattanooga, Tenn., Williams brings previous golf communications experience from her time with the AGA during the summer of 2024, when she served as a USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern in tournament media and communications.
“Our entire staff is excited to welcome Alison back to the Alabama Golf Association,” said Jeremy Gardner, Executive Director. “Her experience within our organization as a former P.J. Boatwright Intern along with her proven track record will play a key role in advancing our organizational priorities and supporting our continued growth.”
Williams graduated from Samford University in May of 2025 with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. Following graduation, she began her professional career in Birmingham, Alabama, as a Multimedia Producer for Pure Game Sports Network, where she helped develop the organization’s video editing and social media departments, significantly expanding coverage and reach of high school sports across the Southeast.
“I am extremely honored to step into this role with the AGA and to join such an amazing team,” said Williams. “The AGA is dedicated to growing the game of golf and I am excited to continue using my talents to promote the game and serve the golf community.”
Williams began her position with the AGA on January 5, 2026.
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of 123 member clubs represented by over 33,000 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. A full-time professional staff of seven individuals handles day-to-day activities.
Based in Hoover, the AGA is the USGA's Allied Golf Association in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the World Handicap System including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating, and Rules of Golf & Handicapping education. The AGA annually conducts 24 championships; team match competitions for men, women, junior and seniors. The AGA manages the Junior Golf Alabama program that is a joint venture between the AGA and Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section.
In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Scholarship Fund through the Alabama Golf Foundation that is dedicated to assisting young golfers in higher education. Additionally, the Alabama Golf Foundation supports the Youth on Course Alabama program providing facility access to junior golfers and provides funding for the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. In 2016, the AGA earned the Gold Tee Award for “Outstanding Tournament Operations – Small Association” by the International Association of Golf Administrators (IAGA).
Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the historic Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the SGA Board of Directors.
For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.
Media Contact:
Alison Williams
Manager of Media, Marketing & Communications
Alabama Golf Association
205-803-6524
alison@alabamagolf.org
