2025 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 Klinchock, PGA
Sunnehanna Country Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award
Paul Cecil, PGA
St. Clair Country Club
Executive of the Year Award
Dan Braun, PGA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Pete Micklewright, PGA
Edgewood Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Brian Klocek, PGA
Totteridge Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year (Resort)
Jim Woods, PGA
Omni Bedford Springs
PGA Professional Development Award
Zachary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club
PGA Player Development Award
Mike Frisina, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year Award
Stephen Flash, PGA
Edgewood Country Club
Youth Player Development Award
Dick Logan, PGA
Rolling Fields Golf Course
Bill Strausbaugh Award
John Brautigam, PGA
Butler Country Club
The Patriot Award
Mike Papson, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
Deacon Palmer Award
Mike Rogers, PGA
Stonewall Jackson Resort
2025 ROLEX / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year
Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award
Senior Player of the Year Award
Srixon/Cleveland Golf Player of the Year
Associate Player of the Year Award
Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring 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.