Chris Cauthen, PGA Head Professional at Westhaven Golf Club has been named the 2020 Tennessee PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year. This award is given annually in each of the 26 PGA sections in the U.S. and represents not only the work of the recipient from the past year, but also their dedication and commitment to the association and the sport during their entire career.

Cauthen, elected to PGA membership in April of 1999, has proven over the years that he is a pillar at the club, to his chapter and to the Section. Brought on prior to Westhaven Golf Club’s opening in 2009, he has been instrumental in growing it into the accomplished club that it is today. Chris is known to inspire fellow golf professionals through his work ethic, fair treatment of others and a genuine support to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Within the community, Chris has conducted numerous events and works with several local charity organizations including AJGA, AAJGT, Sneds Tour, U.S. Kids Golf, GolfWeek Junior Tour, numerous high school matches and tournaments, and Drive, Chip & Putt events. Chris also dedicates his time to school fundraising for Brentwood High School’s baseball program and has raised over $60,000 for the program over the past three years. Since the inception of PGA Jr. League, he has been a big supporter of the program, and safely and successfully lead the Westhaven team in the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic year.

Over the years, Chris has served both the Middle Tennessee PGA Chapter and the Tennessee PGA Section including being a member of the Tournament Committee for the past eight years, Awards Committee for the past four years, and the current Middle Tennessee Chapter Vice President. The recipient of the 2014 Middle Tennessee Chapter Golf Professional of the Year, and the 2002, 2008, 2019, and 2020 Middle Tennessee Chapter Merchandiser of the Year award, Chris is no stranger to being recognized for his commitment to excellence.