Mike Wright, PGA
Professional
Appointed Head Professional at Shady Oaks (age 23) in 1986 with endorsement from Ben Hogan after 18 months as an Assistant Professional
Promoted to Director of Golf at Shady Oaks in 2000
Elected to PGA membership in 1986 at age 23
11 Assistants promoted to Head Professional/General Manager positions
Instrumental in attracting/hosting the 2008 USGA Senior Amateur Championship
Featured in three commercials representing the Ben Hogan Company
Notable Students
Angela Stanford (one major, five-time Solheim Cup team member)
Gerina Piller (Olympian, three-time Solheim Cup team member)
Kristi McPhearson (Solheim Cup team member)
Cheyenne Knight (Won LPGA rookie of the year)
Chad Campbell (four PGA Tour wins, three-time Ryder Cup team member, three Korn Ferry wins)
Mark Brooks (seven PGA Tour wins, PGA Champion)
Cyril Bouniol (2010 DII National Champion)
Awards
1993 & 2001 NTPGA Bill Strausbaugh award
1994 Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Merchandiser of the Year
2004 NTPGA Golf Professional of the Year
2007 finalist -PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year
2011 NTPGA Teacher of the Year
Five Metro Chapter NTPGA awards
Ben Hogan Award for contributions to the game
Three Shady Oaks Assistant Professionals named NTPGA Assistant of the Year
Service
Ben Hogan Foundation Co-founderSince 2008, the Foundation has awarded over $835,000 in scholarships and has built one and is breaking ground on a second Ben Hogan Learning Center that has served over 50,000 children.
Boards/Committees:
NTPGA and Metro Chapter PGA leadership roles
Committees Chaired - NTPGA Membership, Apprentice, Awards, Club Relations
Committees Served - Long Range Planning, Awards, Junior Golf, Apprentice, Membership:
PGA of America Served - Membership and Club Relation Committees
Ben Hogan Company Professional Board
The First Tee of Fort Worth
The Angela Stanford Foundation
Playing
1983 Alamo Chapter PGA Assistants Match Play Championship Winner
Low section qualifier - 1992 National Club Professional Championship
1997 NTPGA Major Championship Winner (The Classic)
1998 NTPGA Pro/Pro Championship Winner
Captain - 2001 NTPGA Joe Black Cup Team
Three-time member - NTPGA Joe Black Cup Team
Birthplace: San Antonio, TX
Born: June 12, 1962