Chris “Bus, CBus, Busman” Bussell is a native of Dublin, Ohio, one of the meccas of golf in the country. He started playing at age 7, always attending the Memorial Tournament hosted by one of the games best, Jack Nicklaus. His competitive career began in middle school, continued to high school where his Dublin Coffman Shamrocks competed against Ohio’s best in Division 1 golf. The Shamrocks finished 5th in the state his Junior year, and 3rd his Senior year. Chris then accepted a scholarship to the University of Findlay where he set multiple records as a freshman. Following his four year college golf career Chris began his path in the golf business at Tartan Fields in Dublin. He worked his way up as an assistant golf professional at Browns Run CC, Wedgewood Golf & CC, Kansas City Country Club. Chris then accepted the Head Golf Professional position at historic Oakwood CC in Kansas City. After two years, he decided to expand his expertise in the golf business and took over the GM role at The Highlands Performance Golf Center in Carrollton, TX. Chris has been a proud supporter of the PGA of America, Growing the game of golf, supporting junior golf programs, and growing the golf business.

He has served on several committees within the PGA along with competing with some of the games greatest players. Continuing to challenge himself and grow his knowledge, he hopes to be involved on the national level with the PGA of America.