A special note of congratulations to the Section’s Major Award winners for 2012:
Randy Smith Junior Golf Leader
Troy Lewis, Troy Lewis Golf
Bob Galt Award
Bill Nichols, Dallas Morning News
Leon Faucett Award
Derron Sabo, Callaway Golf
Byron Nelson Award
Doug Brooks, Brinker International
Senior Points Challenge Award Winner
Benny Passons, PGA Life Member
Club Car/Jani-King Player of the Year
Stuart Deane, Sinclair’s Golf Training Center
Ben Hogan Stroke Average Award
Stuart Deane, Sinclair’s Golf Training Center
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Lance Patterson, Dallas Athletic Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Dan Walden, Texas Star Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year (Resort)
Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort and Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Judd Whiteman, Dallas National Golf Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Cameron Doan, Preston Trail Golf Club
Horton Smith Award
Jon Drago, Salesmanship Club
PGA Player Development Award
Scott Robbins, Scott Robbins Golf
Teacher of the Year
John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club
Distinguished Service Award
Mac Spikes (1953-2010)
Jim Smith, PGA Life Member
Golf Professional of the Year
Dow Finsterwald, Jr., Colonial Country Club
In addition to these award winners, a special note of congratulations to David Price, PGA Head Professional at Bent Tree
Country Club who was elected into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in the PGA Professional / Teacher Category in October
at San Antonio CC.
PGA Member playing opportunities have been at the heart of our Association since 1916. I would like to congratulate
those Section Members who participated in the following National Championships in 2012:
PGA Professional National Championship: Jeff Barton, Stuart Deane, Dean Larsson, Paul Norris, Casey Paulson, Bruce
Smith and Rick Woodson represented the Section in the 45th PGA Professional National Championship held on Sunday,
June 24 - Wednesday, June 27 at Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California. Stuart Deane and Dean
Larsson both made the 36-hole cut with Deane finishing T20 and Larsson T29. Deane was in a play-off which involved a
total of eight professionals for the final spot into the PGA Championship but was unable to capture the spot.
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