Raymond C. Mott

Raymond C. Mott of the Country Club of Harrisburg was named President of the Pennsylvania Golf Association, celebrating its 100^th year as an Association, on Oct. 8^th at the organization’s Annual Meeting.

Mott, whose entire life has revolved around golf, said, "I started playing golf at the age of 9 and was hooked from the start.”

He captained both his high school and college golf teams before going to work at Atlantic City Country Club under owner Leo Fraser, then President of the PGA of America. His career began as a golf professional at Seaview Country Club in New Jersey and at Buck Hill Inn in Pennsylvania.

From there, Mott’s career in hospitality and management in both hotels and country clubs started. He put in time at La Costa Resort in California; McCormick Ranch Resort in Scottsdale, Az.; Ridgewood Country Club in New Jersey and Hershey Country Club and Resort in Hershey, Pa., which brought him back to the Keystone State.

Mr. Mott now lives in Harrisburg with his wife Dorie, an attorney and avid golfer. Mott likes to point out his only job not affiliated with golf was as General Manager at The Downtown Athletic Club, home of the Heisman Trophy, in New York City.

To celebrate the 2009 Centennial the Association will host four regional celebrations to honor those amateurs and professionals alike who have won or played their way through our 100 years of tournament golf.

"Along with our normal schedule of tournaments and qualifiers this year will keep our board and volunteers extremely busy," Mott added.

This year’s venues are some of Pennsylvania's best with the Better-Ball Championship at Huntington Valley Country Club, Amateur Championship at Waynesborough Country Club, Junior Boys’ Championship at Hershey Country Club and Resort, Senior Amateur Championship at Huntsville Golf Association of Philadelphia Club, Middle-Amateur Championship at Sunnehanna Country Club and Open Championship at venerable Oakmont Country Club.

Mr. Mott is supported by Vice Presidents Chuck Dannenberg of Merion Golf Club and Pete Richter of Hershey Country Club. His Secretary-Treasurer is John W. McMurdy, Jr. of Indiana County Club.

Created in 1909 with the intention of promoting the interests of golf throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Golf Association (PGA) is the authoritative body of amateur golf in the state. The Association’s focus is to promote growth, preserve traditions and protect the integrity of the game through its competitions and member services. The Association’s individual members and 300 Member Clubs are spread across the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. [ Back ]