2023 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
Ty Roush, PGA
Riverside Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year Award Resort
Mike Rogers, PGA
Stonewall Resort
Merchandiser of the Year Award Private
Zachary Turek, PGA
Westmoreland Country Club
Teacher of the Year Award
James Brod, PGA
Oakmont Country Club
PGA Development Award (Formally Horton Smith)
James (JR) Pond
PennWest California
Player Development Award
James (JR) Pond, PGA
PennWest California
The Patriot Award
Jeff Hutchinson, PGA
Coonskin Park GC
Golf Professional of the Year
Pete Micklewright, PGA
Edgewood Country Club
Deacon Palmer Award
Ron Lucas, PGA
Scally's Golf Center
2022 ROLEX / Tri-State Section PGA Players of the Year
Chuck Scally Sr. Player of the Year Award
Kevin Shields, PGA
The Club at Nevillewood
Senior Player of the Year Award
Kevin Shields, PGA
The Club at Nevillewood
Cleveland Golf / Srixon Player of the Year
Paul Hollstein, PGA
Wildwood Golf Club
Associate Player of the Year Award
Garrett Powell
Chartiers Country Club
Willie McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average
Kevin Shields
The Club at Nevillewood
69.70 Average
TRI-STATE SECTION PGA AWARD WINNERS WILL BE HONORED AT THE TRI-STATE SECTION PGA ANNUAL 2023 CHAMPIONS OF GOLF DINNER TO BE HELD AT CHARTIERS COUNTRY CLUB MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW.