West Texas Chapter Report
The West Texas Chapter enjoyed another successful year in 2012 highlighted by the Junior Tour, pro-am events and our
major tournaments. I would like to thank all the many golf professionals who gave their time and effort to host and
participate in these events.
Congratulations to the Bushnell Match Play winners Patrick Buhrmann and James Higdon, Pro-Pro winners Stuart
Hendley and Adam Headley, Assistants Championship winner Lee Rhind, and Chapter Championship winner Stuart
Hendley.
Congratulations to the following West Texas Chapter Award Winners for 2012:
Golf Professional of the Year
Jason Hase, San Angelo Country Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Evan Dunkerson, Hogan Park Golf Course
Teacher of the Year
Leon Van Rensburg, Lubbock Country Club
S.A. Smith Junior Golf Leader
Casey Renner, Palo Duro Creek Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Clay Kinnaird, Odessa Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Chris McQuatters, Ratliff Ranch Golf Links
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Bill Keys, PGA of America National Office
Horton Smith Award
Dell Wood, Amarillo Country Club
Player of the Year
Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club
Participation Award
Derek Watson, Andrews County Golf Course
PGA Player Development Award
Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club
Thank you to the West Texas Chapter Vice President, Greg Sikes and Tournament Chairman, Jake McCullough for their
leadership and service throughout 2012. Once again, thank you to all the golf professionals who hosted a Junior Tour
event this year.
I wish everyone the best in 2013!
Jason Hase
President
West Texas Chapter
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