Every year, the North Florida PGA recognizes its Members for their outstanding contributions to the game. The following Section Award Winners have been recognized by their peers for their significant accomplishments on and off the course throughout the 2022 season. The North Florida PGA is honored to announce the following recipients as the 2023 Section Award winners.
PGA Golf Professional of the Year
Bill Filson, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Teacher-Coach of the Year
John Hughes, PGA | John Hughes Golf
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
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Matt Borocz, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
Professional Development Award
Brian Riddle, PGA | TPC Sawgrass
Patriot Award
Bob Biroscak, PGA | University Park Country Club
Deacon Palmer Award
Ryan Ely, PGA | Hawk’s Landing Golf Club
Youth Player Development Award
Jim Endicott, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Player Development Award
Bill Filson, PGA | Royal St. Cloud Golf Links
Merchandiser of the Year (Private)
Stefan Brunt, PGA | Sawgrass Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Public)
Mike Tuohy, PGA | Esplanade at Azario Lakewood Ranch
Merchandiser of the Year (Resort)
Grace Hurley, PGA | Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
PGA Assistant of the Year
Cory Williamson, PGA | University Park Country Club