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
Sam Depe
Hickory Heights Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year Award Resort
Chris McGinnis
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
Merchandiser of the Year Award Private
Chris McKnight
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Youth Player Development Award
Bob Gillespie
Tri-State PGA
Teacher of the Year Award
Gene Walter
PA Golf Academy
PGA Development Award (Formally Horton Smith)
Frank Blazewick
Stonecrest Golf Course
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Ed Habjan
Green Oaks Country Club
Player Development Award
Chuck Scally
Scally's Golf Center
The Patriot Award
Ron Lucas
PGA Professional
Golf Professional of the Year
Craig Mankins
Hannastown Golf Club
Deacon Palmer Award
Greg Altman
PGA Professional
2020 OMEGA / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year
Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award
Devin Gee
Oakmont Country Club
Senior Player of the Year Award
John Aber
Allegheny Country Club
XXIO Player of the Year Award
Bob Salera
PGA Professional
Associate Player of the Year Award
Kyle Bennett
Lone Pine Country Club
Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average
John Aber
Allegheny Country Club
TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE TRI-STATE SECTION PGA ANNUAL FALL MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2021 AT THE MEADOWS RACETRACK AND CASINO