GMAQ - Golf Management Australia Queensland Autumn 2016 | Page 7

QUEENSLAND NEWS QUEENSLAND GOLF INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED Charles Pilon The Queensland golf industry capped off an exceptional year at the 2015 QGI Awards on the Gold Coast last night honouring the state’s best. The evening recognised the achievements of those from the Queensland Division of the PGA of Australia, Golf Managers Association QLD (GMAQ), Golf Queensland as well as the Golf Course Superintendents Association of QLD (GCSAQ). With 25 awards presented, it was a strong representation of the positive direction of the Queensland golf industry. Karis Davidson Golf Queensland presented five awards, including Carbrook Golf Club’s Bill Colman for Volunteer of the Year, Charles Pilon for Junior Male Amateur Golfer of the Year, Karis Davidson for Junior Female Amateur Golfer of the Year, Anthony Quayle for Male Amateur Golfer of the Year and Rebecca Kay for Female Amateur Golfer of the Year, presented by Club Super. Other notable winners including Richard Woodhouse winning the coveted PGA Teaching Professional of the Year. Junior Golf Program of the year was awarded to Emerald Lakes Golf Academy with Headland named as Club of the Year. Anthony Quayle   GOLF MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA QLD   AUTUMN 2016   7