Sara Dickson is in her sixth year as Director of Golf at Wilderness in Naples, Florida, and her 16th year as a PGA Professional. Originally from Providence, RI, she earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in PGA Golf Management from Methodist University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2009. While there, she was an ESPN Magazine All-Academic American and a member of the 25-time NCAA III National Championship Women’s Golf Team.
Sara built her career through over a decade of seasonal roles, including The Country Club (Brookline, MA) and Royal Poinciana (Naples, FL), guided by working for respected mentors in Chicago, New York, Boston, and Florida. She enjoys all aspects of being a club professional—from hosting events to competing and mentoring others in the profession.
She currently serves on the PGA National Employment and Inclusion Committees (2025–2026), the South Florida PGA Board (2024–2026), and multiple awards committees.
