(Reuters) - The PGA of America on Friday named past president Derek Sprague as CEO.

Sprague, who served as the PGA of America's president from 2014-2016, succeeds Seth Waugh in the CEO role after the latter stepped down in June following six years in the position.

The PGA of America, which is a separate organisation from the PGA Tour, runs the PGA Championship, Ryder Cup and many other events.

Sprague has served as general manager of TPC Sawgrass -- the home of the PGA Tour's flagship event, The Players Championship -- in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida since January 2018.

Prior to that, Sprague was managing director of Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey (2016-17), which hosted the 2017 Presidents Cup during his tenure.

During his time as PGA of America president, Sprague co-chaired a Ryder Cup Task Force which created a blueprint for success in the biennial men's team competition between the United States and Europe.

(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Toby Davis)