Meet the Member: Trent Peddy, PGA
Trent Peddy, PGA – Performance, Passion, and the Path to Professional
Trent Peddy, PGA, is a dynamic and creative golf professional whose passion for both performance and the game of golf has shaped a unique career path. Born and raised in Sour Lake, Texas, Trent made his mark early, winning a state championship during his standout high school golf career. He initially set his sights on playing collegiate golf at Texas A&M, but after narrowly missing a spot on the team, he shifted focus to academics, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management along with an Associate’s degree in Mathematics.
While at A&M, Trent poured his energy into another passion, performance and dance. He became a dancer and choreographer for a local theater company, starring in productions such as
Chicago,
It’s a Wonderful Life, and
Cats. “The theater was looking for someone who was a very strong solo dancer. I loved doing that and experiencing it throughout college,” Trent says. Performing remains a huge part of his life, which he shares with his wife Allison, a retired choreographer and former drill team director. When they married, Trent kept a promise to dance at their wedding, a memory they now share with their two athletic sons, Preston and Bennett, and their dog Bentley.
After college, Trent returned to the golf industry as an Assistant Professional at top clubs including Miramont Country Club, The Woodlands Country Club, and The Club at Carlton Woods. In 2012, while at The Woodlands, he was elected to PGA Membership, continuing to grow his skills in all areas of club operations.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey would temporarily alter his path. With significant storm damage back home, Trent stepped away from the golf world to assist his father, taking on a marketing role with a diagnostic imaging company. “I always knew I was going to get back into golf,” he says. “I just needed something at that time that allowed me to have weekends off. In the golf world, we all know those don’t come frequently. I told my wife that I was going to get back into golf. I just didn’t know what the path would be. I knew the Lord would have that path ready for me when I got there.”
That path soon led him to BlackHorse Golf Club, where he accepted his first Head Golf Professional role. “I saw the position open up, and what excited me was that it was a first-time Head Pro kind of position where I could leave my mark,” Trent shares. “My main goal was to bring a country club feel to a semi-private club.” After a successful tenure at BlackHorse, Trent’s talents and leadership earned him a move in 2022 to Black Hawk Country Club, allowing him to stay within the Escalante Golf family.
“I’ve been with Escalante for seven years and they have treated me and my family well,” Trent says. “I love what I’ve been able to do with Black Hawk and our membership. It would take something special for me ever to even consider leaving this place.”
That same drive and commitment now fuel Trent’s involvement in the Southern Texas PGA Section, where he currently serves as Vice President of the Eastern Chapter and Chair of the new Associate Mentor Initiative Committee. He’s passionate about helping new professionals find their footing in the industry, just as others once did for him.
“I’ve always wanted to get more involved, and at our first meeting when Dr. Ballinger announced the new Committee, I was the first person to put my hand up,” Trent says. “I knew I wanted to be involved in mentoring because that was a big reason I wanted to be a part of the Board in the first place. I was fortunate last year to witness one of my employees go through the entire program, walk across the stage, and be elected to Membership, and it was just such a great experience for me to have been alongside him for that.”
Known for his member-first mentality and creative energy, Trent regularly taps into his performance background to engage his membership, not just through traditional emails and flyers, but also through videos, reenactments, and innovative club experiences. He has also proudly competed on the 2020, 2021, and 2024 Joe Black Cup teams.
Under his leadership, Trent and his team at Black Hawk CC earned Merchandiser of the Year honors in 2019, and in 2021, Trent was recognized as the Eastern Chapter Golf Professional of the Year.
