Meet Our Board

The Basics:

Name: Steve Waszak

City of residence: Escondido

Club: Aviara Golf Club

Profession: Executive, Manufacturing & Technology

Family: There’s my better half, Carmen, two kids, five grandkids and Charlie & Barkley, our dogs.

Volunteer and committee involvement: With SCGA Junior Golf Foundation – I always look forward to seeing the kids, parents and coaches creating a community with a brighter future. I also enjoy being a member of the Scholarship Committee.

What you Didn’t Know:

Favorite musician: Carlos Santana; favorite band would be a toss up between Yes, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin

First car: 1970 Chevy Malibu, but my favorite car was my Jeep Wrangler – fun!

Favorite book: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Guilty-pleasure food: Any chewy candy

Favorite non-golf item: Nature, hiking

Favorite quote: “If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.”

Fantasy profession: Inventor and explorer

Most visited website: Google

Greatest pride: First, my family and all their accomplishments. Second, my career accomplishments.

On the Course:

Favorite golf gadget: Rangefinder

What Steve would like to change: Having walking-only days

Favorite professional players: Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Tiger Woods

What Steve would say to interest more juniors: It’s a sport anyone can do. With a little coaching and practice, you are in the game. Where you take it beyond that first swing is up to you. Beyond the sport, golf is a way to meet great people, make friends and build camaraderie. What better way to spend a few hours than being outdoors, getting some exercise and socializing.