The Southern Ohio PGA is saddened to share of the passing of Marty Kavanaugh, PGA. Kavanaugh, 78, passed away after a battle with ALS with his wife Di and several family members at his side.

Marty Kavanaugh, PGA

Marty was a second generation PGA of America Professional, following in the footsteps of his father, Marty Kavanaugh. A PGA Master Professional, he worked for the Hamilton County Parks System for 30 years with the last 13 years working as the Manager of Golf Operations. During this time, the courses within the Hamilton County Park District had over 325,000 rounds annually. Marty also developed the minority and junior golf programs and curriculum for the park district during his time there.

After his time with the Hamilton County Park District, Marty worked with the PGA of America in numerous positions. From 1994 to 1999, he was the Senior Director of PGA Golf Properties, working to build or acquire world-class facilities to serve as home sites for PGA Members or Championship venues.

From 1999 to 2004, Marty worked as the Senior Director of Member and Section Support for the PGA of America. This position had Marty oversee five major PGA departments including Employment Services, Member Services, Teaching/Learning/Research, Section Affairs, and the PGA Museum of Golf. From 2004 to 2006, he worked as the Managing Director of PGA Golf Properties.

During his career, Marty received awards at both the Section and National level. Nationally, he was awarded the 1992 PGA of America Golf Professional of the Year and the 1989 PGA of America Bill Strausbaugh Award. At the Section Level, Marty was the 1991 Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year. In addition, he was awarded the Bill Strausbaugh Award in 1987 and 1989 as well as the Professional Development Award in 1986, 1988, and 1990.

Marty Kavanaugh II, PGA was elected to the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame Class of 2003 and was also inducted into the PGA of America Hall of Fame in 2005.

Visitation and services were held on November 10th in Florida.

An additional Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday November 18, 2024 at 10am at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 48 W. Sharon Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the World Villages for Children, 4200 Parliament Pl #230, Lanham, MD 20706. web: worldvillages.org