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Awards

2023 Special Award Applications

The PGA of America presents the following special awards to recognize the outstanding performances and superior achievements of PGA Professionals. Based on a PGA golf professional’s entire career, emphasis is placed on the last five years of achievements. The awards are presented to recognize extraordinary accomplishments both on and off the course.

Merchandiser of the Year Award Public

Ty Roush, PGA
Riverside Golf Club

Merchandiser of the Year Award Resort

Mike Rogers, PGA
Stonewall Resort

Merchandiser of the Year Award Private

Zachary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club

Teacher of the Year Award

James Brod, PGA
Oakmont Country Club

PGA Development Award (Formally Horton Smith)

James (JR) Pond
PennWest California

Player Development Award

James (JR) Pond, PGA
PennWest California

The Patriot Award

Jeff Hutchinson, PGA
Coonskin Park GC

Golf Professional of the Year

Pete Micklewright, PGA
Edgewood Country Club

Deacon Palmer Award

Ron Lucas, PGA
Scally's Golf Center

2023 ROLEX / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year

Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award

Devin Gee, PGA
Oakmont Country Club

Senior Player of the Year Award

John Aber, PGA
Allegheny Country Club

Cleveland Golf / Srixon Player of the Year

Steve Kusenko, PGA
Mon Valley Country Club

Associate Player of the Year Award

Easton Renwick
Pine Creek Golf Center

Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average

Devin Gee, PGA
Oakmont Country Club
71.33 Average

TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE TRI-STATE SECTION PGA ANNUAL CHAMPIONS OF GOLF DINNER TO BE HELD AT CHARTIERS COUNTRY CLUB MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.