2021 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
John Kerins
Tam O' Shanter Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year Award Resort
Mike Rogers
Stonewall Resort
Merchandiser of the Year Award Private
Tony Traci
South Hills Country Club
Youth Player Development Award
Scott Davidson
Parkersburg CC
Teacher of the Year Award
Jody Barrett
Cranberry Highlands Golf Course
PGA Development Award (Formally Horton Smith)
James (JR) Pond
California University of PA
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Hill Herrick
The Greenbrier
Player Development Award
Chris Breed
Berry Hills CC
The Patriot Award
Jeff Hutchinson
Coonskin Park Golf Course
Golf Professional of the Year
Mike Papson
Valley Brook CC
Deacon Palmer Award
2021 ROLEX / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year
Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award
Rob McClellan, PGA
Slippery Rock Golf Club
Senior Player of the Year Award
Joe Boros, PGA
Treesdale Golf & Country Club
XXIO Player of the Year Award
Steve Kusenko
Mon Valley Country Club
Associate Player of the Year Award
Troy Williams
Valley Brook Country Club
Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average
Kevin Shields
The Club at Nevillewood
70.33 Average
TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE TRI-STATE SECTION PGA ANNUAL FALL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 AT HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT THE MEADOWS