Golf Professional of the Year
Wes Tucker, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club
The Golf Professional of the Year is among the highest honors the Section and Chapters bestow on a PGA Golf Professional. It represents the individual whose contributions to the game exemplify the highest standards of the PGA Golf Professional. The award embraces and considers the wide range of services executed on the job and in the community as a foundation for recognition as a “model” PGA Golf Professional.
Golf Executive of the Year
Stefan Brunt, PGA | Sawgrass Country Club
The Golf Executive of the Year bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services for a multiple facility/course management/ownership operation, Allied Association or golf industry executive management position. As one of the highest honors, candidates must possess outstanding qualities of leadership, vision, courage, strong moral character, and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf. Individuals honored with the PGA Golf Executive of the Year award will be held as a model PGA Golf Professional.
Teacher & Coach of the Year
Shaun Webb, PGA | Athletic Motion Golf Club
The Teacher & Coach of the Year recognizes a PGA Golf Professional who is an outstanding PGA Teacher and Coach. This award is based on a PGA Golf Professional’s overall performance in teaching and coaching, unusual, innovative, and unique teaching programs initiated or implemented, articles published, and outstanding golfers the PGA Professional has instructed.
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Darin Hoff, PGA | Evermore Orlando Resort
The Bill Strausbaugh Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional who, by their day-to-day efforts, have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Golf Professionals in improving their careers and through service to the community.
Professional Development Award
Emily Motta, PGA | Mountain Lake
The Professional Development Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional who is a model educator of PGA Golf Professionals. This award is designed to give special recognition to a PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional development.
Patriot Award
Mike Tuohy, PGA | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
The Patriot Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America.
Deacon Palmer Award
Jamie West, PGA | Posthumous Award
The Deacon Palmer Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character, and leadership while overcoming a significant obstacle in their life. This PGA Golf Professional is an unsung hero/heroine at work and in their community who inspires, empowers, and assists others inside and outside the game.
Youth Player Development Award
Mike McClellan, PGA | Lakewood National Golf Club
The Youth Player Development Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional for extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in youth development. This award considers the PGA Golf Professional’s youth development leadership commitment and who reflects the ideals of those working with youth.
Player Development Award
Monique Gesualdi, PGA | St. Johns Golf & Country Club
The Player Development Award recognizes a PGA Golf Professional for extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in player engagement. This award considers the PGA Golf Professional’s growth of the game leadership commitment and the impact made at the facility.
Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
Rich Podawlski, PGA | Atlantic Beach Country Club
The Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category recognizes the PGA Golf Professional who excels as a merchandiser of products and services at a private facility.
Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
Mike Tuohy, PGA | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
The Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category recognizes the PGA Golf Professional who excels as a merchandiser of products and services at a public facility.
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category
Brian Riddle, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
The Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category recognizes the PGA Golf Professional who excels as a merchandiser of products and services at a resort facility.
Assistant Professional of the Year
Nick Nuzzo, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
The Assistant Professional of the Year recognizes an NFPGA Assistant Professional whose enthusiasm, growth, and leadership to their facility and involvement in their Chapter and the Section reflect the potential to lead and contribute to the future of the game and industry.
2025 Rolex Player of the Year
Sandra Changkija, PGA | Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
2025 Rolex Women’s Player of the Year
Sandra Changkija, PGA | Lake Nona Golf & Country
2025 Rolex Senior Player of the Year
David Hronek, PGA | GOLFTEC – Sarasota
2025 Rolex Assistant Player of the Year
Andrew Hammett, PGA | Aileron Golf Club
Golf Professional of the Year
Brian Linton, PGA | Cane Garden Country Club
Teacher & Coach of the Year
Shaun Webb, PGA | Athletic Motion Golf Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Darin Hoff, PGA | Evermore Orlando Resort
Patriot Award
Justin Blazer, PGA | Duran Golf Club
Deacon Palmer Award
Joey Hidock, PGA | The Villages Golf Academy
Youth Player Development Award
Vince Burbank, PGA | ICE Golf Academy
Player Development Award
Steve Brewer, PGA | Dubsdread Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
Derek Morrison, PGA
Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
Jeff Dayton, PGA | Cypress Head Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category
Dion Muhammad, PGA | Omni ChampionGate Resort
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Joe Bentz | Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
Sales Professional of the Year
Dean Kennedy | FootJoy, Links & Kings
The Baby Lou Award
Vince Cali, PGA | Winter Pines Golf Club
Superintendent of the Year
Louis Eckhart | Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club
2025 Rolex PGA Professional Player of the Year
Sandra Changkija, PGA | Lake Nona Golf & Country Club
2025 Rolex Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year
Nick Frontero, PGA | Alaqua Country Club
2025 Rolex Assistant PGA Professional Player of the Year
Dalton Bartlett, PGA | Rockledge Country Club
Golf Professional of the Year
Wes Tucker, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club
Teacher & Coach of the Year
Andrew Lanahan, PGA | PGA TOUR’s Performance Center at TPC Sawgrass
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Brian Riddle, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
Patriot Award
Reagan Davis, PGA | World Golf Village
Youth Player Development Award
Nick Nuzzo, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
Player Development Award
Aaron Russell, PGA | Sawgrass Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
Rich Podwalski, PGA | Atlantic Beach Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
Wes Tucker, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category
Brian Riddle, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Bea Mauricio, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club
Sales Professional of the Year
Dean Kennedy | FootJoy, Links & Kings
Distinguished Service Award
Clayton Bromberg | Underwood Jewelers
Superintendent of the Year
Josh Urbanec | San Jose Country Club
2025 Rolex PGA Professional Player of the Year
Stephanie Connelly Eiswerth, PGA | San Jose Country Club
2025 Rolex Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year
Bob Wallace, PGA | The Palencia Club
2025 Rolex Assistant PGA Professional Player of the Year
Mark Tullo de Best | Deerwood Country Club
Golf Professional of the Year
Melissa Williams, PGA | Tara Golf & Country Club
Teacher & Coach of the Year
Stephen Arnold, PGA | Longboat Key Club
Southwest Chapter Hall of Fame
Mike McClellan, PGA | Lakewood National Golf Club
Melissa Williams, PGA | Tara Golf & Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Steve Kurtz, PGA | The Oaks Club
Professional Development Award
Melissa Williams, PGA | Tara Golf & Country Club
Patriot Award
Mike Tuohy, PGA | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
Deacon Palmer Award
Jamie West, PGA | Posthumous Award
Youth Player Development Award
Mike McClellan, PGA | Lakewood National Golf Club
Player Development Award
Bob Biroscak, PGA | University Park Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
Mike Passilla, PGA | The Venice Golf and Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
Mike Tuohy, PGA | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Ciaran Smyth | Laurel Oak Country Club
Sales Professional of the Year
Robert Klapka | TaylorMade Golf
Distinguished Service Award
Katie Jackson | First Tee – Sarasota/Manatee
Superintendent of the Year
Don Abell | Tara Golf & Country Club
2025 Rolex PGA Professional Player of the Year
David Hronek, PGA | GOLFTEC Sarasota
2025 Rolex Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year
David Hronek, PGA | GOLFTEC Sarasota
2025 Rolex Assistant PGA Professional Player of the Year
Adam Stoutjesdyk | Capri Isles Golf Club
Golf Professional of the Year
Rob Anderson, PGA | Old Memorial Golf Club
Teacher & Coach of the Year
Noah Vinyard, PGA | Countryside Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Tim Baker, PGA | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club
Professional Development Award
Emily Motta, PGA | Mountain Lake
Patriot Award
Charlie Meade, PGA | Life Member
Youth Player Development Award
Thomas Gullo, PGA | Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
Player Development Award
Thomas Gullo, PGA | Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
Luke Arentz, PGA | Old Memorial Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
Rich Unger, PGA | Heritage Isles Golf & Country Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Emily Motta, PGA | Mountain Lake
Sales Professional of the Year
Hannah Shonewald | adidas
2025 Rolex PGA Professional Player of the Year
John Somers, PGA | Hobe Sound Golf Club (now a South Florida PGA Member)
2025 Rolex Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year
John Reynaud, PGA | Feather Sound Country Club