2024 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.
Golf Professional of the Year
John Brautigam, PGA
Butler Country Club
PGA Player Development Award
Dan Rodgers, PGA
Carnegie Mellon University
Bill Strausbaugh Award
James (JR) Pond, PGA
PennWest California University
The Patriot Award
Mike Papson, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year Award Private
Cory Livingston, PGA
The Club at Nevillewood
Merchandiser of the Year Award Resort
Mike Rogers, PGA
Stonewall Resort
Merchandiser of the Year Award Public
Brian Klocek, PGA
Totteridge Golf Course
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award
Brett Carman, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
PGA Professional Development Award (Formally Horton Smith)
Derek DeJidas, PGA
PennWest California University
Deacon Palmer Award
Bob Salera, PGA
PGA Professional
Teacher and Coach of the Year Award
Mike LaBella, PGA
Nemacolin
PGA Golf Executive of the Year Award
Jeff Hutchinson, PGA
Coonskin Park Golf Course
Youth Player Development Award
Brent Johnson, PGA
Lindenwood Golf Course
2024 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
Eddie Perrino, PGA
Connoquenessing Country Club
Srixon/Cleveland Golf Player of the Year
Steve Kusenko, PGA
Mon Valley Country Club
Associate Player of the Year Award
Mike Van Sickle
No Offseason
Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average
Talon Kriebel
Glengarry Golf Links
70.0 Average
TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE TRI-STATE SECTION PGA ANNUAL FALL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2025 AT THE HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT THE MEADOWS.