Meet The Team At Golf Discount
Get To Know The Golfers Behind The Screen
Randy Silver
Founder/CEO
Randy is the proud owner of Golf Discount. He started his career in the golf industry at the age of 13 as a golf caddie in Michigan. He attended Michigan State University for 2 years while working at a local golf store in Detroit. At age 21, he decided to move to Seattle to open a golf store of his own in 1977. His single golf store grew to five locations in the western Washington area. With the success of his retail locations, he decided to enter the online world with GolfDiscount.com in 1995. Randy is an avid golfer who works hard to maintain a single digit handicap.
Perry Ponti
General Manager
Perry has been with Golf Discount for over 36 years. He started as a backroom attendant and progressed through the company with dedication and hard work ethic. Perry is in charge of all purchasing and managing all vendor relationships at Golf Discount. He works hand-in-hand with the our owner to make important business decisions. Perry plays golf year round and is proud to maintain a 3 handicap. His favorite golf course is Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland.
Mike Zavaglia
Controller
Mike oversees the accounting team and offers support to other departments within the company. He joined the team in 2014, bringing experience from both the banking industry and a fast-paced CPA firm. In total, Mike has worked in the golf industry for 12+ years. He graduated from Gonzaga University with degrees in accounting and finance. Mike's passion for golf sparked at the young age of 10. He is currently a 9 handicap and still looking for his first hole-in-one. He always tries to emulate Fred Couples, who graduated from the same high school. His favorite golf course is Cabo del Sol in Mexico. Mike lives near the mountains with his wife and two sons.
Justin Morrison
Customer Service Manager
A Golf Discount team member since 2007, Justin has over 10 years of experience in golf retail as a master club fitter and store manager. Overseeing the customer service and shipping teams, Justin’s goal is to provide an easy and enjoyable shopping experience on GolfDiscount.com every time. His team is ready to assist you with specific product questions, shipping options, warranty issues, company policies, and more! Born and raised in the Puget Sound, and schooled in the rolling hills of the Palouse, he now lives in the greater Seattle area with his wife and young daughter. He worries his single digit handicap may turn him into a reverse sandbagger if he cannot introduce his daughter to the game very soon.
Dave Matthew
Warehouse Manager
Dave is responsible for receiving, distributing, inventory control, and general day to day warehouse operations. He has been with Golf Discount since 1989 and has worked several difference positions before being named Warehouse Manager. In his free time, Dave enjoys spending time with his daughter, coaching her many sports, playing golf, and watching college football. Go Dawgs!
Kevin Pugh
IT Manager
Kevin has been with Golf Discount for over 24 years. He brings top notch experience from both the retail and the technical side of the golf business. He maintains all functionality of our e-commerce site, and keeps all the technology related equipment up and functioning. Having been a golfer since 1977, Kevin has basically seen it all (or so he tells us...all the time). In fact, he is still predicting the comeback of the persimmon wood.