Dave Podas

has been the Director of Golf at the Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles, California since 2003. Before taking on this position, he was the Head Professional at Minneapolis Golf Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota for 9 years. Dave has extensive experience playing the game having qualified for and competed in PGA TOUR, Champions Tour, and several PGA of America National Championships. He is a multiple winner at the PGA Section level. Dave currently serves on the PGA of America Rules of Golf Committee and is considered a Rules of Golf expert. Dave has officiated several Major Championships including the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship as well as The Masters and US Amateur. Dave currently teaches the Rules of Golf for the USGA/PGA joint Rules of Golf Workshops. He was awarded the 2019 Southern California PGA Bill StrausbaughAwardd which recognizes the PGA professional who has made significant contributions to mentoring PGA professionals to improve their employment opportunities. Dave is an accomplished teacher who annually gives more than 300 lessons to everyone from beginners to the “world’s rich and famous”. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota attended Baylor University, and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He was a member of both varsity golf teams.