Steve Groves has been a member of the PGA of America since 1973. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, Steve developed his love for the game playing at Valley View Golf Course. Steve was a member of The Ohio State University Men's Golf Team. During his collegiate career, he was a three-time All American, two of those selections being a First Team All American. During his senior season in 1973, Steve claimed the individual title at the Big Ten Championship. cap off Steve's 1973 season, he won the Ohio Amateur Championship at Findlay Country Club.

After turning professional in 1973, Steve spent time working at Orchard Lake CC (Michigan), Dubuque Golf & CC (Iowa), and Brookside CC in Canton, Ohio before landing back in Columbus, Ohio. Steve spent several years across Southern Ohio before going to work for the City of Columbus and becoming the Head Professional for 19 years at Champions Golf Course and eight years at Airport Golf Course. Today, he works as an Assistant Professional at Kinsale Golf & Fitness Club and is a huge asset every time the Ohio Golf Association visits with an event.

In addition to his years as a Golf Professional, Steve was the Head Women's Golf Coach at The Ohio State University from 1980-1987.

Steve has served the membership of the Southern Ohio PGA as an officer, culminating with a term as Section President from 2009-2011. He was also named the 2007 Southern Ohio PGA Golf Professional of the Year.

Steve has played in two US Opens, a PGA Championship and two Senior PGA Championships.

In addition to the Ohio Golf Hall of Fame, Steve is also a member of the Southern Ohio PGA Hall of Fame, Lancaster High School Athletics Hall of Fame and Ohio State University Athletic Hall of Fame.