Korf first began volunteering with the FSGA in 1987 and her commitment to the game of golf was truly incredible. She joined her husband, Cal, in the FSGA Hall of Fame in 2020.
“I don’t even know how to put this into words. I never expected this,” Korf said. “I’m extremely honored to join the these remarkable and talented people.”
Born in Missouri, she discovered her love for the game at a young age, playing recreationally with friends and family. Korf first began volunteering in golf when she was living in Birmingham, Alabama. She had been doing charity work in the medical field, but was looking for something different. Korf met up with some friends who were golfers and they got her involved with volunteering in golf.
While in Alabama, Korf served as the president of the Riverchase Women’s Golf Association and the Inverness Women’s Golf Association, as well as the president of the Ladies Birmingham Golf Association.
In 1979, Korf made the move down from Birmingham to the Sunshine State. A few years after moving down to Sarasota, Korf became involved with the Florida Women’s State Golf Association. She saw a need for volunteers and wanted to help, going on to serve as the association’s president and a member of the board.
Korf got a call from a friends in 1987 to let her know that the Executive Director of the Florida State Golf Association would be giving her a call about helping with scoreboards at championships. She had taken a liking to working on the scoreboards and practicing her calligraphy, after learning the art from a golf pro’s wife.
The Executive Director of the FSGA at the time was her husband, Cal. She began volunteering with the FSGA shorty after and the two were married in 1989. Korf became a FSGA Course Rating Captain in 1987, and led a team of five.
“To see the growth of the association over the years has been phenomenal,” Korf said. “It’s been 30 years and I’ve seen it grow into the largest association in the country. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
In addition to her work with the FGSA, Korf served as the president of the Mission Valley Women’s Golf Association and Mid-Gulf Women’s Golf Association. She was a member of the USGA Women’s Handicap Procedures Committee for 14 years. Korf was also the past president of the Women’s Southern Golf Association and currently is an honorary director.
Karen's kindness, love for the game, beautiful scoreboards, and dedication left a tremendous impact with her passing in 2021. Her smile and passion will live on forever with the FSGA!
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