2026 Special Awards
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
David Yokitis, PGA
Wildwood Golf Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award
Talon Kriebel, PGA
Glengarry Golf Links
Executive of the Year Award
Tom Beeler, PGA
Youghiogheny Country Club
Superintendent of the Year Award
Eric Materkowski
St. Clair Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Jay Mull, PGA
St. Clair 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
Chuck Scally Jr.
Scally's Golf Center
PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year Award
Mike LaBella
Butler Country Club
Youth Player Development Award
Tim Gustin, PGA
Oakbrook Golf Course
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Tony Traci, PGA
South Hills Country Club
The Patriot Award
Mike Papson, PGA
Valley Brook Country Club
2026 ROLEX / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year
Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award
Willie McKay Trophy (Low Scoring Average)
Senior Player of the Year Award
Srixon/Cleveland Golf Player of the Year
Associate Player of the Year Award
TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE ANNUAL FALL MEETING ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026, AT THE HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT THE MEADOWS.