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Jim Empey, PGA

Meet Jim Empey

Jim Empey was Captain of the University of Southern California's golf team in the 1980's.  Jim was also a member of the Australasian PGA Tour, the Asian Tour, and Golden State Tour, before becoming the Head Coach of the Men’s Golf Team at USC. He has been a golf professional since 1984 and has had a number of roles in the golf industry.

Accolades:

  • 6 Time Teacher of the Year, Rocky Mountain Section, PGA 

  • “Best Teachers in Idaho" - Golf Digest 

  • "Top 10 Teachers in the Northwest USA” - Golf Magazine 

  • 3X Player of the Year, Rocky Mountain Section, PGA 

  • 7X Senior Player of the Year, Rocky Mountain Section, PGA

  • 4X Rocky Mountain Section PGA Champion

  • 2013  Idaho Open Champion

  • Played in 4 Major Championships: 
    1992 US Open, 2013, 2018 & 2022 Senior PGA Championship

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