Dedication and love for the game have been at the heart and soul of Larry Gallagher’s career. Gallagher started playing golf in high school and acquired his first job at North Conway Country Club in 1970. From there, he turned Professional and worked his way up through the PGA program. He landed back at North Conway in 1991 where he served as Head Golf Professional for 25 years. During his tenure at North Conway, Gallagher had a successful playing career and found even more success with the teaching and mentorship part of the job.
Some of Gallagher’s playing accomplishments include being the New Hampshire PGA’s Player of the Year in 1991 and 1995. Over the years he won the New Hampshire PGA Stroke Play Championship, Match Play Championship, Senior Stroke Play Championship and various other Pro/Amateur events.
In 2001, Gallagher and his wife Kathy designed and trademarked The Liberty Ball which raised over $30,000 for The Red Cross as well as The Police and Firefighters Women’s and Children’s Fund of NYC. Their efforts in raising funds through The Liberty Ball were recognized by President George H. W. Bush and President George W. Bush. That same year he was honored as the New Hampshire PGA Professional of the Year.
Gallagher was also a well-recognized teacher of the game. In 2007 and 2009, he was recognized by US Kids Golf for his work with junior golf at North Conway Country Club. For all his years of service to the game of golf, he is now a Lifetime Member of the PGA of America.