Golf Pro
Texas native Jerry Cozby discovered his love for golf at the tender age of eight, when he took his first swing. While a student at Odessa Junior College, Cozby placed 6th in the nation his freshman year and 2nd his sophomore year, helping Odessa take the national championship both years. At Lamar University, Cozby played in the NCAA College Division National Championship and took 2nd in the nation.
Outside of college, in 1978, Cozby was the play champion at the South Central PGA Section Match. In 1985 he was named National Golf Professional of the Year and in 2005 was inducted into the PGA Golf Professional Hall of Fame. Further recognition includes being named one of golf's most outstanding teachers by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine. In the course of his teaching career, Cozby has trained 14 golf professionals who now hold leading professional positions.
Cozby came to serve Hillcrest in 1969 and is currently the Director of Golf Shop Operations, Golf Course Operations and Tennis Operations. He oversees all tournaments and the practice range and is responsible for training all teaching staff. In addition to his managerial duties, Cozby coordinates with the Golf Course Superintendent and Club Manager regarding all golf functions and activities.
