PGA SECTION AWARD WINNERS
Golf Professional of the Year
Chris Jester
Old Waverly GC
Gulf States Section
Casey Smith*
NorthRiver Yacht
Dixie Section
Merchandiser of the Year
PUBLIC
Bela Nagy
Sandridge GC
South Florida Section
Evan Godfrey
Highland Park GC
Dixie Section
PRIVATE
Jason Prenderghast
Country Club of Jackon
Gulf States Section
Keith Penke
Germantown Country Club
Tennessee Section
Player Development Award
Doug Strawbridge
GolfTEC - Upper Kirby
Southern Texas Section
Bill Strausbaugh
Brad Morrow
Hunting Creek CC
Kentucky Section
by Daniel Soehren, PGA
Each year, numerous graduates make great contributions to their respective facility, community, and PGA Section. This past year, there were 6 almuni to earn the nod for one of these distinguished awards.
In honor of the accomplishments of our alumni, the PGA Golf Management staff designed PGA Section Awards boards that are displayed in the GolfTEC-Hansberger Simulator Room to recognize our alumni who have won a Section Award. An individual board was hung in honor of Rod Perry, PGA, and his PGA Professional Player of the Year Award in 2012 and another will be hung for his 2013 national award. These boards serve not only as recognition, but also as inspiration for current students to work hard and strive to be the best.
Youth Player Development Award
Bela Nagy
Sandridge GC
South Florida Section
Teacher of the Year
Kevin Kihslinger
GolfTEC - Mequon
Wisconsin Section
Congratulations to each of you, and we encourage you to continue to pave the way for current and future PGA Professionals!