Ben Dobbs

Executive Director

Phone: 760.564.7111
Email: bdobbs@pgawest.com

Ben Dobbs has been the Executive Director of PGA WEST® and The Citrus Club since June 2020. With achievements hosting PGA TOUR events, LPGA major championships, and Senior PGA TOUR events, his impressive career working in Golf Operations and Member Services has spanned nearly three decades. He has been a Member of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) for four years and became a Quarter Century Member of PGA of America in March 2021. After graduating from New Mexico State University in the Professional Golf Management Program, Ben started his career by joining American Golf for 10 years. During this time, he served as First Assistant Golf Professional for Monterey Country Club and Head Golf Professional at Escondido Country Club and Tatum Ranch Golf Club. From 2004-2007, Ben was the Director of Golf for The Club at PGA WEST™ before transitioning to ClubCorp from 2007-2017. Joining ClubCorp, Ben served as the Director of Golf for the Hills of Lakeway Country Club and Mission Hills Country Club. A few years later, he was promoted to Regional Director of Golf and Member Retention for The West Region of ClubCorp. Ben spent the next four years supporting 23 clubs, enhancing member experiences, driving member retention, and developing staff. In 2014, Ben joined Indian Wells Country Club as the General Manager. During his time, Ben focused on the food and beverage reputation for all four venues and increasing Member satisfaction and retention. In 2017, Ben returned to PGA WEST® as the General Manager of the Private Clubhouse. Since his return to PGA WEST®, Ben has overseen the expansion of PGA WEST and a total rebrand marketing initiative. He opened a $10 million sports club and family complex and established accounting, human resources, and information technology teams. He has already undertaken three golf course restoration projects and looks forward to continuing the momentum of elevating the entire property. Ben grew up playing golf with his family and fell in love with the game through them. He decided to make a career out of golf after seeing the way golf brings people together. In 2016, Ben married his wife Stefanie and now spends time enjoying all sports with Stefanie, Zack, and Zoey.