Cory Isom is the regional agronomist in the USGA Green Section’s West Region. He is based in Puyallup, Washington.
Cory brings to the USGA a strong background in academics and practical experience. He is a graduate of Oregon State University with a Bachelors in Turf Management as well as a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Cory has a distinguished career as a golf course superintendent with stops at Cordevalle in San Martin, Calif., The Preserve Club in Carmel, Calif., and most recently at The Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, Colo. Cory’s hands-on experience with the key issues facing golf facilities in the West and his passion to help others will be an asset to the USGA and the golf facilities in his territory.