Founder
In 1985, Joe Black built upon the idea to grow a company that would offer its clients the highest level of professionalism and commitment to excellence and developed Western Golf Properties. For nearly eighteen years Joe Black served as President of Western Golf Properties and established a standard for management and service that to this day is highly regarded within the industry. His commitment to the game of golf is a testament to all that know him and his legacy will continue for decades to come.
Since beginning his career as a PGA Tour player in 1955, Joe Black has maintained an ongoing commitment to the game of golf. Black has served in every national office of the PGA of America climbing the ranks from Treasurer to the most prestigious honor of President. He has also served as Chairman for the Ryder Cup Matches, the PGA Championship, Senior Championship and Club Professional Championship and has served as Vice Chairman of the Board for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America and was elected to the Texas Golf Hall of Fame. Black is a distinguished member of the PGA of America Hall of Fame.