Jeff Burey is the 49th member of the Kansas Golf Hall of Fame in the categories of both Club Professional and Contributor to the Game. Originally from Connecticut, Jeff caddied as a teen before spending four years in the Navy where he was able to play golf around the world. His dedication and passion for the game led him to head roles at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Pinehurst, NC), Wolf Creek Golf Links (Olathe, KS), Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson, KS), and Twin Oaks Golf Complex (Eudora, KS). Throughout his career, Jeff has been dedicated to helping the next generation fall in love with the game.
Jeff and his wife Cathy live in Overland Park and enjoy spending time with their 3 kids and 10 grandchildren.
Hall of Fame Banquet – October 8, 2022
Achievements
- 2021 – Received GCSAA Heart of America Chapter, Chester Mendenhall Award
- 2021 – Published autobiographical book, foreword by Tom Watson
- 2020 – Founded the Kaw Valley Junior Golf Foundation
- 2020 – Assisted in the formation of the Eudora High School Golf Team
- 2019 – Began the Jeff’s Kids at Ten Clinic series
- 2016 – Est. the First Tee of Greater KC Chapter at Twin Oaks Golf Complex
- 2014 – Named Honorary Member of GCSAA, Heart of America Chapter
- 2013 – Midwest Section PGA President
- 2010-Present – Instructor of University of Kansas Golf Class
- 2010-Present – Midwest Section PGA Director of Golf in School Programming
- 2010-2021 – Owner/Operator, Twin Oaks Golf Complex (Eudora, KS)
- 2009-Present – Trustee of Kansas Golf Foundation
- 2007-2009 – General Manager, Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson, KS)
- 2004 – Co-creator of Kansas Clubs for Kids
- 1998 – Hosted the Sunflower Skins Game
- 1998 – Opened the Wakarusa “Pitch & Putt” at Twin Oaks Golf Complex
- 1992 – Opened Twin Oaks Golf Complex
- 1981-2007 – General Manager / Golf Director, Wolf Creek Golf Links Inc. (Olathe, KS)
- 1977-1980 – Head Golf Professional, Pinehurst Resort & Country Club (Pinehurst, NC)
- 1976-Present – Professional Golf Association of America Member
- 1974-1976 – Apprentice Golf Professional, John’s Island Club (Vero Beach, FL)
- 1973-1976 – Apprentice Golf Professional, Wee Burn Country Club (Darien, CT)
