Charlie Epps
Charlie Epps is a PGA professional in Cypress, TX who serves as President of The Spirit, a unique charitable organization that benefits health related causes while promoting the global goodwill of amateur golf.
Epps has been a fixture in the Houston golf scene since 1973. Currently a member of the teaching staff at Golf Club of Houston, he has always been committed to giving back to the game of golf, especially in the development of young players. He spent 15 years as the Head Professional at Houston Country Club and six years Pine Forest Country Club, in addition to time at Redstone Country Club. Epps also created and directed the Golf Experience & Education Center at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic
In his service to the PGA of America and the game, he has held positions of prominence on local, state and national leadership boards and committees. His awards and honors include:
STPGA Section Professional of the Year—1983 and 1998
STPGA Player of the Year—1982, 1983, 1988, and 1989
STPGA Teacher of the Year—1985 and 2010
STPGA Horton Smith Award—1982, 1984, and 1987
STPGA Champion—1979, 1985, and 1989
STPGA Senior Champion—1998, 2000, and 2002
STPGA Dick Forrester Quarter Century Award—2011
On the PGA Tour, Epps coached two-time Major Championship winner Angel Cabrera and five-time Tour winner Blaine McCallister. Epps is currently featured weekly on the Charlie Epps Golf Hour which airs nationally on the SportsMap Nation Radio Network Saturdays 8-9 a.m. CT (97.5 FM in Houston).
Much of Epps' energy as an instructor has focused on developing young players. Before the 2006 passing of Dick Harmon, his close friend and fellow instructor, the pair provided a wide range of opportunities for juniors. Epps founded the Yellowstone Academy Foundation Golf Tournament to raise money to help Houston's inner-city youngsters gain access to golf. He also helps organize the Dick Harmon Memorial Invitational and a number of other charity events.
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Born: December 2, 1944
Died: N/A