Over 125 Years of Service

Jeff Ninnemann serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Southern California Golf Association. He previously served as the Association's Executive Director, a role he accepted in 2024 after short terms as Interim Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Ninnemann's executive administration roles followed a 17-year stint in the SCGA’s Championships and Golf Operations department, the last 10 years of which he served as Director and department head. He began his SCGA career in 2003 as a USGA P.J. Boatwright Intern.

As Chief Executive Officer, Jeff is responsible for overseeing all activities of the SCGA, including program development and business operations. He provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals, offering guidance and support to the SCGA Executive Committee and Board of Directors. He oversees various departments and manages a team of 30-plus staff members. Jeff also manages all financial aspects of the organization, including budgeting, investment portfolio, revenue generation, expenditures and audits. He also closely collaborates with the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation team to promote and advance the Foundation's initiatives.

 Jeff’s leadership in golf expands beyond the SCGA as he currently holds board positions with the SCGA Junior Golf Foundation and the California Alliance for Golf. He is also an Allied Golf Association council member, SoCal Golf Hall of Fame Committee co-chair, and executive committee member of the Pacific Coast Golf Association. Jeff has served on the Rules Committee at over 15 USGA championships, including five U.S. Open Championships and two Walker Cups. 

Jeff resides in Moorpark, Calif. with his wife, Karin, and two children. 

Contact Jeff Ninnemann at: jninnemann@scga.org.