Staff
Our Staff
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Trey Pridgen
Head Golf Professional
“The most important shot in golf, is the next one”. – Ben Hogan
Since about the age of 3, Trey has had a golf club in his hands. Trey and his dad, who also loved golf, would play golf every chance they got. He was a part of his high school golf team, had the privilege of being a member of the 2012 All-Marine Golf Team while serving in the US Marine Corps, and when he has “down time” enjoys either playing or watching golf. In 2021, after leaving the Marine Corps and working in the oilfield for several years, he felt the pull to pursue his life-long dream of being in the golf industry.
He began his golf career here at Yoakum County Golf Club, under the management of former head pro, Brett Boynton, in 2021. Trey’s experience includes getting the opportunity to work at 2 great West Texas country clubs before accepting the Head Golf Professional position here at YCGC in 2025. Trey has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Sam Houston State University and a Master of Arts in Management from Dallas Baptist University. Trey’s love of golf extends far beyond his game on the course. He enjoys teaching and leading junior golf programs and introducing the younger generations to the game he’s loved his whole life.
Jay Sears
Assistant Golf Professional
“Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” – Arnold Palmer
Jay grew up in Wasilla, Alaska, and spent his summers in Nebraska with his dad, where he played baseball. At the age of six, he was introduced to golf, which became a beloved activity he shared with his father over the years. Throughout his early years and high school, Jay was involved in competitive hockey and baseball. During his first year of college, he worked in golf course maintenance, reigniting his passion for the game. After gaining experience as a Retail Manager, Correctional Officer, and a hockey/baseball coach, Jay decided to pursue a career in the golf industry.
In his free time, Jay enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as playing and watching golf. He holds an Associate of Science in Business Administration-Sport Management from Columbia Southern University and is set to graduate with his bachelor’s degree this year. Jay is excited about the opportunity to help grow the game of golf through the junior golf programs at YCGC, while continuing to develop his skills and share his knowledge with golfers of all levels
Landry Schmoker
Assistant Golf Professional
“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course-the distance between
your ears” – Bobby Jones
From an early age, Landry began playing competitive sports. His love for
baseball led him to compete at the Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports,
competing against teams across the country. He aspired to play college baseball,
but that changed quickly, the moment he picked up a golf club, the summer
before his freshman year. While in high school, he was named 3 time all district
5A, 3 time all region 5A, and 2nd team all-state 5A, his junior year. His senior
year was cancelled, unfortunately due to covid.
After graduating Lubbock Cooper High School, he was offered a full ride
scholarship at Mclennan Community College, where he played 2 years of golf.
He then transferred back to Lubbock, Tx to attend Texas Tech University. The
summer before he graduated from TTU, he had the opportunity to do an
internship with the Northern Texas PGA which offers youth programs to learn,
play and compete. It was this experience that solidified his decision to move
forward to pursue a career as an Assistant Golf Pro with Yoakum County Golf
Club.
Landry hopes his passion and enthusiasm will help inspire golfers of all
ages to take up this wonderful game!