In REMEMBERANCE OF FOUNDER Hilda W Allen 1948-2022
Golf Pioneer and Leading Golf Broker
"Take Care of the Customer and the Rest is History"
~ Owner Land's End Golf Club
– For decades our company has lived by these words ~
~ Hilda W. Allen
Hilda Allen Award
“The Golf Industry has long been shaped by bold women – even when their names weren’t always recognized. In 2022 Golf Inc introduced the Hilda Allen Award to honor women who lead with vision, grit and generosity, just as Allen did throughout her decades-long career as one of the nation’s most respected golf brokers.”
Our Advisory Team
Marty Howell
Since joining Hilda W. Allen Real Estate in 2000, Broker/Owner Marty Howell has overseen the firm’s marketing, advertising, and auction operations. With deep expertise in property positioning and client engagement, he created the Hybrid Sealed Bid Offering (HSBO), a unique platform that merges the urgency of auction with the discretion of private sale. Marty’s focus remains on delivering successful outcomes for every client, ensuring each transaction is handled with integrity, strategy, and meas
Allen DePuy
Allen DePuy, a 40+ year golf industry veteran, specializes in acquisitions, turnarounds, and revenue growth for golf properties nationwide. A licensed real estate professional and auctioneer, he has closed sales from Maine to Wisconsin and the Mid-Atlantic, blending operational insight with accelerated sales strategies. A regular speaker at golf industry conferences, Allen actively supports NGCOA chapters, especially in northern states, championing innovation, collaboration, and golf growth
Warren Watkins III
Warren B. Watkins III is a seasoned real estate principal with decades of experience in golf course and land development, brokerage, construction, and investment. He has been involved in premier projects such as Robert Trent Jones Golf Club and Stonewall Golf Club, and founded Virginia Fine Properties, achieving $400M+ in sales.
Today, he continues to manage golf clubs and mixed-use properties while bringing strategic insight and proven leadership to complex real estate opportunities
Marcia Mayes
Since 2010, Marcia Mayes has served as a strategic advisor with HWA, bringing expertise in financial reviews, operational strategy, and due diligence for golf and hospitality assets. Through MMM Fairways, LLC, she guides clients in improving performance, managing transactions, and negotiating contracts. A former Senior Vice President with ClubCorp and CPA with Ernst & Young, Marcia’s global experience and analytical insight ensure buyers and sellers realize true property value
Our Partner Firms
