Hugh Smith joined Youth on Course in 2018, bringing more than 25 years of experience in golf administration, foundation leadership, and youth development. He works closely with golf associations and industry partners across the country to expand affordable access to the game for young people.
Prior to Youth on Course, Hugh held leadership roles with the USGA, the Metropolitan Golf Association in New York, and The First Tee, including serving as Executive Director of The First Tee of Phoenix and Director of Regional Affairs for the Pacific Region.
A native of California’s Monterey Peninsula, Hugh attended Jackson State University, where he earned degrees in Finance and Management, became the National Minority College Golf Champion, and helped lead one of the first HBCU golf teams to qualify for the NCAA Championships.