Lehi Golf Coach Tele Wightman Honored at PGA Show

Wightman recognized for exceptional youth golf development programs in Utah

Feb. 2, 2026 at 9:39am

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Tele Wightman, the head girls golf coach and assistant boys coach for Lehi High School, was honored at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida for his outstanding work developing youth golf programs in Utah. Wightman's PGA Jr. League teams have found great success at the state, regional, and national levels, including winning a 13U national championship in 2021.

Why it matters

Wightman's recognition highlights the positive impact that dedicated coaches can have on growing the sport of golf, especially among young players. His programs have provided opportunities for hundreds of Utah youth to compete at high levels and develop their skills, contributing to the broader growth of the game.

The details

Wightman, who also serves as the Director of Golf at Thanksgiving Point Golf Club, received the Player Engagement #GameChanger Award from the PGA of America. The award recognizes coaches who have demonstrated exceptional growth, engagement, and commitment to youth golf development. Wightman's teams have earned several regional titles and top-four finishes at the national PGA Jr. League tournaments.

  • Wightman was honored at the 2026 PGA Show in Orlando, Florida on January 22, 2026.
  • Wightman's teams won the 13U PGA Jr. League national championship in 2021.
  • Wightman received a Utah Section PGA Youth Player Development Leader award in 2021.

The players

Tele Wightman

The head girls golf coach and assistant boys coach for Lehi High School, as well as the Director of Golf at Thanksgiving Point Golf Club. Wightman has led successful PGA Jr. League teams that have won regional titles and national championships.

Randy Dodson

A PGA spokesman who stated that Wightman's PGA Jr. League programs demonstrated exceptional growth, engagement, and commitment to youth development in 2025.

Steve Tanner

The Senior Director of Player Engagement for the PGA of America, who said the #GameChanger Awards recognize PGA Jr. League coaches who go above and beyond to enrich the lives of families in their communities.

Darci Dehlin-Olsen

The Utah PGA's representative from Glenmoor Golf Club in South Jordan, who also received recognition for having the largest PGA Jr. League program in the Utah Section.

Johnny Revill

The Lehi High School head boys golf coach, who praised Wightman's contributions to the local youth golf programs and his positive impact on the school's golf teams.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Tele's contributions to the local youth golf programs have had such a positive impact on hundreds of Utah's young golfers.”

— Johnny Revill, Lehi High School Head Boys Golf Coach

“His dedication to our local Lehi high school teams gives the programs a legitimacy that only someone like Tele can bring.”

— Johnny Revill, Lehi High School Head Boys Golf Coach

“This is an amazing and well-deserved recognition for Tele. He has done so much for many years for Lehi and golf in the area. We are excited for him and grateful for all the time he has put forth.”

— Quincy Lewis, Lehi Athletic Director

What’s next

Wightman will continue to lead the Lehi High School golf programs and the PGA Jr. League teams in Utah, with the goal of developing more young golfers and competing for more regional and national championships.

The takeaway

Tele Wightman's recognition by the PGA showcases the positive impact that dedicated youth sports coaches can have in their local communities. His commitment to growing the game of golf through innovative programs has provided opportunities for hundreds of young players in Utah to thrive and compete at the highest levels.