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    Award Winners

    Golf Professional of the Year Award

    Bill Filson, PGA; Royal St. Cloud Golf Links

    The PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award is one of the highest honors the Association can bestow on a working club professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA Professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the club professional. Well-regarded as a model PGA Golf Professional.

    Teacher & Coach of the Year

    John Hughes, PGA; John Hughes Golf

    The Teacher & Coach of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of PGA membership. This award is based on a professional's overall performance in teaching; unusual, innovative and special teaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the professional has instructed.

    Bill Strausbaugh Award

    Matt Borocz, PGA; TPC Sawgrass

    The Bill Strausbaugh Award is designed to recognize PGA Professionals who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community.

    PGA Professional Development Award

    Brian Riddle, PGA; TPC Sawgrass

    The PGA Professional Development Award recognizes the PGA Professional who is the model educator of PGA Golf Professionals. This award is designed to give special recognition to an individual PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.

    Youth Player Development Award

    Jim Endicott, PGA; Royal St. Cloud Golf Links

    The Youth Player Development Award recognizes the PGA Professional who is a leader in junior golf and who reflects the ideals of those who work with youth.

    Player Development Award

    Bill Filson, PGA; Royal St. Cloud Golf Links

    The Player Development Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional for extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of player development. This award considers the PGA Professional's growth of the game leadership commitment and the impact made at the facility.

    Merchandiser of the Year - Private

    Stefan Brunt, PGA; Sawgrass Country Club

    The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as business persons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public, and Resort facilities.

    Merchandiser of the Year - Public

    Mike Tuohy, PGA; Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch

    The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as business persons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public, and Resort facilities.

    Merchandiser of the Year - Resort

    Grace Hurley, PGA; Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

    The Merchandiser of the Year Award is designed to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as business persons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public, and Resort facilities.

    PGA Assistant of the Year

    Cory Williamson, PGA; University Park Country Club

    The PGA Assistant of the Year Award is designed to recognize the Assistant PGA Professional whose enthusiasm, growth, and leadership to the facility and involvement in the Chapter reflect the potential to lead and contribute to the future of the game and industry.

    Patriot Award

    Bob Biroscak, PGA; University Park Country Club

    The Patriot Award is presented to a PGA 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

    Ryan Ely, PGA; Hawk's Landing Golf Club

    The Deacon Palmer Award honors a PGA Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in their life.

    Rolex Player of the Year

    Greg Koch, PGA; Ritz-Carlton Golf Club-Grande Lakes Orlando

    Rolex Senior Player of the Year

    David Hronek, PGA; GOLFTEC-Sarasota

    Rolex Women's Player of the Year

    Sandra Changkija, PGA; ChampionsGate Golf Resort

    Rolex Assistant Player of the Year

    Greg Koch, PGA; Ritz-Carlton Golf Club-Grande Lakes Orlando

    Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award

    Bill Filson, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links


    Chapter PGA Professional Development Award

    Brad Turner, PGA | College of Golf-Keiser University


    Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award

    Bill Filson, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links 


    Player Development Award

    Bill Filson, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links 


    Patriot Award

    Jim Endicott, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Private)

    Not Awarded


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Resort)

    Not Awarded 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Public)

    Mark Verkey, PGA | Palmer Legends Country Club


    Chapter Teacher & Coach of the Year Award

    John Hughes, PGA | John Hughes Golf


    Youth Player Development Award

    Jim Endicott, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links


    Chapter PGA Assistant of the Year Award

    Ryan Ely, PGA | Hawk's Landing Golf Club 


    Chapter Sales Representative of the Year Award

    Andy Heffner | Heritage Creations 


    Chapter Distinguished Service Award

    Not Awarded


    Chapter Superintendent of the Year Award

    Rich Hagen | Walt Disney World Golf 


    The Baby Lou Award

    Not Awarded 


    Chapter Deacon Palmer Award

    Ryan Ely, PGA | Hawks Landing Golf Club


    Chapter 2022 Player of the Year Award

    Greg Koch, PGA | Ritz Carlton Golf Club- Grande Lakes Orlando 


    Chapter 2022 Senior Player of the Year Award

    Nick Frontero, PGA | Tee It Up


    Chapter 2022 Assistant Player of the Year Award

    Greg Koch, PGA | Ritz Carlton Golf Club- Grande Lakes Orlando 

    Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award

    Wes Tucker, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club


    Chapter PGA Professional Development Award

    Brian Riddle, PGA | TPC Sawgrass


    Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award

    Matt Borocz, PGA | TPC Sawgrass 


    Chapter Player Development Award

    Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth, PGA | San Jose Country Club


    Chapter Patriot Award

    Tommy Aycock, PGA | St. Johns Golf Club


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Private)

    Stefan Brunt, PGA | Sawgrass Country Club


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Resort)

    Grace Hurley, PGA | Ponte Vedra Inn & Club


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Public)

    Bruce Mohler, PGA | Jacksonville Beach Golf Course 


    Chapter Teacher & Coach of the Year Award

    Hayes Farley, PGA | San Jose Country Club


    Chapter Youth Player Development Award

    Jackson Koenig, PGA | TPC Sawgrass


    Chapter PGA Assistant of the Year Award

    Nicole Cousart, PGA | TPC Sawgrass


    Chapter Sales Representative of the Year Award

    Tina Wiswedel | Titleist 


    Chapter Distinguished Service Award

    Robert Davis | Deerwood Country Club


    Chapter Superintendent of the Year Award

    William Schmitt | Sawgrass Country Club 


    Chapter Deacon Palmer Award

    Jim Poole, PGA | TPC Sawgrass


    Chapter 2022 Player of the Year

    Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth, PGA | San Jose Country Club


    Chapter 2022 Senior Player of the Year

    Gerry James, PGA | The Palencia Club


    Chapter 2022 Assistant Player of the Year

    William Rehberg, PGA | Deerwood Country Club 

    Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award

    Melissa Williams, PGA | Tara Golf & Country Club


    Chapter PGA Professional Development Award

    Michael Tuohy, PGA |  Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 


    Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award

    Melissa Williams, PGA | Tara Golf & Country Club


    Player Development Award

    Mike McClellan, PGA | Lakewood National Golf Club 


    Patriot Award

    Bob Biroscak, PGA | University Park Country Club 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Private)

    Joel Rasho, PGA | The Founders Golf Club 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Resort)

    Patrick Gogoel, PGA | Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club- Sarasota 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Public)

    Michael Tuohy, PGA |  Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch 


    Chapter Teacher & Coach of the Year Award

    Stephen Arnold; Longboat Key Club


    Chapter Youth Player Development Award

    Andy Mears, PGA | The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee 


    Chapter PGA Assistant of the Year Award

    Cory Williamson, PGA | University Park Country Club 


    Chapter Sales Representative of the Year Award

    Keith Martin; Callaway Golf


    Chapter Distinguished Service Award

    Lexi McKenney | The First Tee Sarasota/Manatee 


    Chapter Superintendent of the Year Award

    Chris Threatt | Waterlefe Golf & River Club 


    Chapter Deacon Palmer Award

    Christian Bartolacci, PGA | West Florida Golf Tour 


    Chapter 2022 Player of the Year Award

    David Hronek, PGA | GOLFTEC Sarasota


    Chapter 2022 Senior Player of the Year Award

    David Hronek, PGA | GOLFTEC Sarasota

    Chapter PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award

    Jim Slattery, PGA | Belleair Country Club 


    Chapter PGA Professional Development Award

    Eric Dietz, PGA | Mountain Lake Club


    Chapter Bill Strausbaugh Award

    Rob Anderson, PGA | Old Memorial Golf Club 


    Player Development Award

    Thomas Gullo, PGA | Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club 


    Patriot Award

    Charlie Meade, PGA | Plantation on Crystal River 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Private)

    Bryan Moran, PGA | Lone Palm Golf Club 


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Resort)

    Not Awarded


    Chapter Merchandiser of the Year Award (Public)

    Not Awarded 


    Chapter Teacher & Coach of the Year Award

    Chris Ardolina, PGA | Cove Cay Country Club 


    Youth Player Development Award

    Greg Coffin, PGA | Peak Performance Golf 


    Chapter PGA Assistant of the Year Award

    Emily Motta, PGA | Mountain Lake Golf Club 


    Chapter Sales Representative of the Year Award

    George Henry | Club Car 


    Chapter Distinguished Service Award 

    Gary Koch, PGA | Avila Golf & Country Club 


    Chapter Superintendent of the Year Award

    No Winner


    Chapter Deacon Palmer Award

    Tom Shea, PGA | The Eagles Golf Club


    Chapter 2022 Player of the Year Award

    Keith Kulzer, PGA | Northdale Golf & Tennis Club 


    Chapter 2022 Senior Player of the Year Award

    Keith Kulzer, PGA | Northdale Golf & Tennis Club