HOOVER, AL (April 6, 2026) – The Alabama Golf Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Dawson Meek as its new Manager of Golf Operations and Championships. Meek will assist in overseeing tournament operations and championship administration for the AGA, Junior Golf Alabama and Southern Golf Association.
A native of Springfield, Mo., Meek brings experience as both a collegiate and professional golfer, gaining firsthand knowledge of competitive tournament environments. He most recently worked as a professional golfer and previously served as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Missouri, where he developed a strong foundation in athlete performance, recovery, and preparation.
Meek also gained valuable experience in golf administration as a 2024 USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern with the Missouri Golf Association, where he contributed to tournament operations and assisted with the management of the Missouri Junior Golf Tour.
“The AGA is excited to continue our tradition of hiring former PJ Boatwright Interns to our full-time staff. He brings valuable perspectives through both his internship and his experience as a high-level competitive player,” stated Jeremy Gardner, AGA Executive Director. “During our search, Dawson showed that he would be a tremendous addition to our staff, and I look forward to watching his growth and development in this role.”
Meek attended the University of Missouri before transferring to the University of North Texas, where he received his undergraduate degree in Sport Management.
“I am excited and blessed to have been given this opportunity at such an amazing organization,” said Meek. “I look forward to working alongside an amazing group of people and providing the best quality competitions and services to our membership.”
Meek began his position with the Alabama Golf Association on April 6, 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 122 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
