PGA SECTION AWARD WINNERS
Youth Player Development Award
Chris Altese, PGA
Gulf States
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 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
Paul Whitman, PGA
Dixie
(2015)
Teacher of the Year
Virgil Herring, PGA
Tennessee
(2015)
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Casey Smith, PGA
Dixie
(2015)
Chapter Assistant of the Year
Grant Landry, PGA
Gulf States
Louisiana CHapter
Chapter Assistant of the Year
Matt Williamson, PGA
North Florida
Northern Chapter