Staff Spotlight featuring Assistant Executive Director Scott Archer, PGA

Who is your favorite artist: Difficult question as music goes through stages! Currently my favorite is Five Finger Death Punch. I got to see them in Corpus Christi in fall 2019 and they were amazing.

What is your favorite song: Impossible question. Pre-workout jam = Falling in Reverse – Raised by Wolves. Lynrd Skynrd – I need You. Pretty much anything on Linkin Park Hybrid Theory.

Favorite Course you’ve been to: I have to stay true to my roots and say Idylwild Golf Club that I grew up on. There’s always a better condition course out there no matter where you play, but nowhere will hold as many great memories and a piece of my heart like Idylwild.

What’s your favorite place you played: I won a Winter Series event for the Northern Texas PGA at Keeton Park golf course with I believe a 68 (-4). I’ve gone lower several times but that one sticks out as it’s my only professional win. Wish I could play 5 rounds a week like back in college and be a player again!

What’s one thing people don’t know about you: I ran a half marathon when I was in the Fighting Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, and at some point during the run, stress fractured my right foot. Didn’t know until I woke up the next morning limping. I also ran a Spartan Sprint at AT&T Stadium with my brother in Dallas.

Were you involved in golf before working with the STPGA: I worked for the Northern Texas PGA for 5 years, was an Assistant Golf Professional at Walden on Lake Conroe for 2.5 years, worked at Golf World Stroudsburg for a year, worked various capacities including cart staff, maintenance, and shop staff at Idylwild Golf Club for 5 years, and worked various food & beverage jobs throughout including Walden on Lake Conroe Café on the Green, Idylwild Golf Club 19th Hole, and IHOP.

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off: Playing golf at Tomball Country Club, taking care of my lawn, or going to for a hike in the State/National forests.

What would you sing at karaoke night: Well, I wouldn’t. Nobody needs to be subjected to me singing karaoke haha. If I had to though, more than likely Simple Man by Skynrd. 

What was your first job: Cart staff at Idylwild Golf Club. 

What’s the farthest you’ve ever been from Texas: I lived in Pennsylvania for a year from 2005-06.

What are some of your favorite hobbies: Tennis, fishing, pool, corn hole, reading, hiking, swimming, & video games. I also got big into weightlifting/cross fit for a couple of years, really need to get back to that.

What’s your favorite golf memory: Winning the member-guest with my dad after I went to college. 100% the best golf I’ve ever played. We shot 67-65 to win and much of that was my ball. Pretty funny that we both knocked it OB on the starting hole both rounds and I saved bogey both days!

What did you want to be when you were little: I wanted to serve in our military or police force.

What is your greatest accomplishment/what are you most proud of: Becoming a PGA Member and recently buying my first home.

Who is your favorite PGA TOUR Pro? why?: Tiger Woods – pretty sure that’s everyone’s answer who grew up in the Tiger era. Other than that, I like Bryson because he’s challenging the way the game is played and looking for the innovative edge, and Kevin Kisner, because there’s a lot to be said about a guy who goes out there each week and makes checks without being in the limelight a lot.

What is your favorite sport outside of golf: Tennis is my second sport, although its been a few years since I’ve gotten out and played. Close second would be rec league softball.

What’s your favorite quote: One of my favorite people is General George “Mad Dog” Mattis, and he said something that is very true of how to carry yourself and be situationally aware at all times. “Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.”