PGA SECTION AWARD WINNERS
Golf Professional of the Year
Joe Assell, PGA - Colorado
Player of the Year
Rod Perry, PGA - North Florida
President's Award
Andrew Campbell, PGA - Connecticut
Chad Parker, PGA - Georgia
Each year, numerous graduates make great contributions to their respective facility, community, and PGA Section. This past year, there were 11 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 national PGA Professional Player of the Year Award in 2012 & 2013 award. These boards serve not only as recognition, but also as inspiration for current students to work hard and strive to be the best.
Congratulations to each of you, and we encourage you to continue to pave the way for current and future PGA Professionals!
Horton Smith Award
Andy Hilts, PGA - Colorado
Paul Whitman, PGA - Dixie
Teacher of the Year
Stephen Puryear, PGA - Dixie (2014)
Merchandiser of the Year, Private
Jon Crane, PGA - Gateway
Chris Mayes, PGA - South Central
Merchandiser of the Year, Public
Joe Kruse, PGA - Dixie
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Casey Smith, PGA - Dixie