Sean Palmer, PGA, Chief Operating Officer of The Union League of Philadelphia, is the 2026 PGA of America Golf Executive of the Year. Sean oversees more than 1,400 employees and seven properties for the Union League, one of the Nation's top rated private clubs. Since joining the Union League in 2014, he has driven substantial growth—expanding membership from 3,200 to 4,700 and revenue from $34 million to $134 million. Palmer has led over $80M in capital projects and built three successful golf operations, while earning multiple honors, including Philadelphia PGA Professional of the Year and Penn State’s Mentoring Excellence Award.