Bruce P. Summerhays Jr.: Mormon Athlete

Bruce P. Summerhays Jr. is a professional golfer and son of golfer Bruce Summerhays. He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In August 2014, he became the El Macero Country Club head professional in El Macero, California. He became the director of instruction at the Jack Nicklaus Golf Academy at Vidanta Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico in April 2012. He was assistant professional at Entrada at Snow Canyon in St. George, Utah, then PGA Golf Professional with Sky Mountain Golf Course (2008 to 2012) and director of golf at Kokopelli Golf Club (2005 to 2008).

Summerhays was born on December 23, 1977, and reared in Heber City, Utah. He graduated from Wasatch High School, where he was All-State in golf. He also played basketball and soccer. He then graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. He and his wife, Andrea, are the parents of one son.

Summerhays won six PGA tournaments in 2014.