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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 20