East Texas Chapter Report
Congratulations to Ian Finch from Pinecrest Country Club who won this year’s Chapter Championship played at The
Links at Land’s End in Yantis as well as the Chapter Assistants Championship at Oak Hurst Golf Course. Grateful
appreciation goes out to Hollytree Country Club for once again hosting the Chapter Ryder Cup tournament.
It is an honor to announce the 2012 East Texas Chapter Award Winners, as follows:
Golf Professional of the Year
Ben Burns, Crown Colony Country Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Jake McGuffey, Willow Brook Country Club
Teacher of the Year
John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club
Co-Junior Golf Leader
Mike Williams, Alpine Target Golf Center
Roy Pace, Alpine Target Golf Center
Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Carl Worley, Holly Lake Ranch Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Jacky Cupit, PGA Life Member
Player of the Year
John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club
Thank you to all East Texas Chapter Professionals for their support and service throughout the year especially with
regards to the Junior Tour.
It has been my distinct pleasure to serve as the East Texas Chapter President in 2012 and I look forward to a successful
2013.
Ben Burns
President
East Texas Chapter
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