Meet the New Leaders of PDGA Europe

PDGA Europe has announced the successful candidates for its recent search for two key positions. Yrjö "George the Volunteer" Munukka from Finland will take on the role of full-time Administrator, while Matej Verl from Czech Republic will become the new Tour Manager.

Yrjö, a 54-year-old grandfather of three, has a strong background in IT and business management, with over 30 years of experience. He is fluent in English, Finnish, Swedish, and German, and has a reputation as a dedicated disc golfer within Finland, where he holds an 856 rating. Internationally, George made headlines for his work on the 2016 Disc Golf World Tour, which spanned three continents. His easygoing personality and ability to manage stress make him an ideal candidate for the Administrator role.

Yrjö's involvement in disc golf began just after his 50th birthday, when he started volunteering at the European Open. He then went on to travel the world as a volunteer for the Disc Golf World Tour in 2016. Now, with a little encouragement from his friends in the US, George has decided to join PDGA Europe as Administrator. His goal is to contribute to the growth and development of disc golf across Europe, increasing its reputation and familiarity among individual members.

Meanwhile, Matej Verl, a 35-year-old Czech national, will take on the role of Tour Manager. With a Masters degree in Business Economics & Management, Matej has extensive experience in sports management. He has represented his country in sailing at two World Championships, and has also been involved in competitive downhill skiing and tennis. Most recently, he worked in the sports department of Prague city hall, where he was responsible for organizing triathlons.

Matej's passion for disc golf began just over a year and a half ago, but he quickly fell in love with the sport. When he heard about the Tour Manager position at PDGA Europe, he was initially hesitant to apply, but is now thrilled to have been selected for the role. His goal is to make the PDGA EuroTour series bigger and better than ever, working closely with disc golf enthusiasts across Europe.

Both Yrjö and Matej bring a wealth of experience and passion to their new roles, and are set to play key parts in driving growth and development for disc golf in Europe.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/ntroducing-pdga-europes-new-employees