Meet the Member: Scott Olsen, PGA
Scott Olsen, PGA – Hospitality Beyond the Game
For Scott Olsen, PGA, the game of golf has always been rooted in connection — with his father, with his players, and now with an entire city. Growing up in Seattle, Washington, Olsen’s first experiences in the game came from tagging along with his dad, club in hand, hitting shots down the rough line before catching up on the greens. Despite a short high school golf season that lasted just a few weeks due to Seattle’s rainy weather, he found ways to keep playing whenever he could — especially during his time in the U.S. Army.
“I got really good when I was in the military,” Olsen recalled. “We had a course right near the base in Germany, and then when I came back to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, I played all the time. Whenever we weren’t working, that’s where I spent my time.”
After completing his service, Olsen pursued a Finance degree at UNLV, where he continued competing and practicing alongside the collegiate team. Though he didn’t make the traveling roster, the experience — combined with mentorship from several Las Vegas PGA Professionals — steered him toward a career in golf.
“I always had a business mind,” he said. “I realized I wasn’t good enough to play for a living, but I loved the game and the business side of it. The mix of being outside, working with people, and building something was what drew me in.”
That balance of business acumen and people-first leadership remains central to Olsen’s philosophy today. He believes the key to success as a PGA Professional lies in hospitality and visibility.
“We’re in the hospitality business,” he emphasized. “I try to get my office work done early so I can be in front of people. You can have all the spreadsheets in the world, but if you’re not out there connecting with the people using your facility, you’ll never have loyal customers. That personal relationship is what makes the business relationship work.”
After decades in private golf, Olsen took on a new challenge as Head Professional at Eagle Pointe Golf Club, a public facility owned by the City of Mont Belvieu. The transition brought a new level of community engagement — and a larger, more diverse membership to serve.
“At private clubs, you might have 400 or 500 members,” he explained. “Here, it feels like 3,000. But you start recognizing faces and stories. It’s a different kind of connection — you meet everyone from CEOs to small business owners — and it makes every day dynamic.”
Under Olsen’s leadership, Eagle Pointe has become a thriving centerpiece of the community, with the city’s full backing in course renovations and new developments like the recently completed driving range project. His finance background helps bridge the gap between the business expectations of city leaders and the on-the-ground needs of a golf operation.
“They want to know their investment is being used wisely,” Olsen said. “I can show them what success looks like — not just in spreadsheets, but in results, participation, and community satisfaction.”
Each October, Eagle Pointe takes center stage as host of the Energy Transfer Texas Senior Open, the largest state senior open in the country and a marquee event for both the club and the Section.
“It’s our goal to make this the home of the Texas Senior Open,” Olsen said proudly. “The city is invested, the sponsors are incredible, and it gives us a chance to showcase not only our golf course but our community. It’s something we look forward to every year.”
When he’s not on the golf course, Olsen enjoys spending time with his wife Karen, daughter Megan, and two granddaughters, Gabby and Erica. A lifelong baseball fan, he still roots for his hometown Seattle Mariners, and he and his wife often travel to horse racing events across the country — with Saratoga Springs next on their list.
After more than 30 years in the industry, Olsen’s motivation remains simple: serve people well and make golf a welcoming part of the community.
“My goal is always the same,” he said. “Build relationships, make people feel at home, and deliver something they’re proud to be part of. That’s what keeps me going every day.”
