JH

Jim Higgins is a seasoned PGA Member with over 25 years of experience and a distinguished career spanning more than 35 years in golf operations, coaching, and club fitting. A competitive golfer for over four decades, Jim has dedicated his career to growing the game and enhancing player development at all levels.

Since joining the U.S. Navy MWR Golf Operations in 1996, Jim has played a pivotal role in military golf programming. In 1999, he became the Regional Director of Golf for Navy Region Southwest, overseeing seven Navy golf courses along the West Coast for over 25 years. His leadership has helped shape the Navy’s golf operations, ensuring top-tier facilities and programs for military personnel and their families.

In 2005, Jim launched the Warrior Golf program at Balboa Naval Medical Center, introducing adaptive golf to injured and rehabilitating military personnel. This transformative 10-week program, which ran through 2017, helped countless service members rediscover confidence and community through the game of golf.

A dedicated coach, Jim utilizes advanced video coaching software to provide players with detailed swing analysis and personalized improvement plans. His expertise in player development has guided many beginners into passionate, lifelong golfers.

Jim’s commitment to the sport, his players, and the military community continues to leave a lasting impact on the game of golf.