In Celebration of Black History Month, PGA of America Golf Professional Ira Molayo Leads by Example

“When I got on committees and started working with other PGA of America Members, it made the sport bigger in my head,” said Ira Molayo. “It wasn’t just me and my facility, it was other talented people trying to do the same thing, all because we love golf.” In Celebration of Black History Month, PGA of America Golf Professional Ira Molayo Leads by Example Newly elected Vice President of Northern Texas PGA Section is the first Black Officer of the Section. FRISCO, Texas — Ira Molayo was introduced to golf at seven by his mother at Cedar Crest Golf Course in Dallas, Texas. Today, 40 years later, he is a PGA of America Golf Professional, Director of Golf at Cedar Crest, and the newly elected Vice President of the Northern Texas PGA Section (NTPGA). He’s the first Black PGA of America Golf Professional to serve as an Officer (Secretary, Vice President, President) for the NTPGA. He’s in line to become President in 2026. His focus on and off the course is based on inclusion. Molayo started getting more involved in the NTPGA in 2013. He joined the teaching & coaching committee, which led to his involvement in the junior golf,...