Written by Beaux Yenchik, Manager of Media and Communications
BOISE, Idaho—The Idaho Golf Association is pleased to announce Kristin Fenwick as its new President.
The IGA conducted its annual Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, March 5. As part of this spring meeting, the IGA held elections for its 2022 officers. With Russ Peterson, the now Immediate Past President, electing to not resume his role for a fourth year, the board unanimously voted for Fenwick—who calls Boise home—to be elected as the new President of the IGA.
Russ Peterson, Immediate Past President, was awarded a plaque by IGA Executive Director Caleb Cox and Kristin Fenwick, the IGA’s newly elected President, for his time serving as President of the IGA.
Despite this change, the other members of the Executive Committee remained the same. The entire committee is as follows:
-President: Kristin Fenwick
-Vice President: Teresa Coiner
- Secretary: Melinda Howard
-Treasurer: Ray Parkinson
-Immediate Past President: Russ Peterson
-Central District Representative: Josh Hagley
-General Counsel: Tim Fleming
Fenwick is currently in the middle of her second term on the board—each term is a period of three years. Prior to her newly appointed position, she spent her first four years serving on the Championships and Junior Committees. Fenwick has been a high-level competitor in women’s golf at both a state and national level—most recently winning our Senior Women’s Tournament of Champions event and finishing second at the 2021 PGA National Club Championship in Palm Springs, California.
“We are very excited to have [Kristin] as the new President of the IGA,” said Caleb Cox, Executive Director of the IGA. “She has a strong passion for the game and will do a wonderful job in her new role as she serves our members around the state. Her background as a player and her experience in the business world make her a great fit for this role.”
The IGA would also like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to Russ Peterson for his time spent serving as President. During his tenure, he served as a committed rules official and Chairman of the Course Rating Committee—capacities that he will continue to serve in 2022. Peterson has also represented the IGA as a board member and organizational representative to both the Pacific Northwest Golf Association and Pacific Coast Amateur Golf Association.
“Russ was instrumental in helping the IGA transition through my onboarding as the Executive Director,” said Cox. “He also led the IGA through a global pandemic—helping the organization come out stronger and better equipped for the future. His impact on golf in Idaho has been felt by every member of the IGA. Thank you again, [Russ], for all you have done and continue to do this organization.”
The IGA firmly believes fun, successful times are ahead for the sport of golf in Idaho. Its mission has been and always will be to promote the best interest of amateur golf through course ratings and handicapping services for its member clubs, conducting championships, providing playing opportunities for members, education, and protecting the spirit of the game.