Sarasota-area Pros Sweep 7 of 10 PGA Awards |
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Seven of the 10 winners of awards from the North Florida Section of the Professional Golfers Association are from the smallest chapter in the section, representing Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and Desoto counties, the first time so many awards have ever been earned by one Chapter. The awards are earned by leading the way in areas such as junior golf, education, growth of the game, teaching, leadership, merchandising and outstanding representation of the great game of golf. The award winners, club, and the basic award criteria for each category are as follows: Golf Professional of the Year – Michael Cummings, Golf Club at Capri Isles: Service to Section/Association, Members of his club and promotion of the game of golf. Elected by general membership, this is the highest honor earned by a PGA Professional. Horton Smith Award – Paul Barone, Heron Creek Golf and Country Club: Contributions to the Association’s education program Bill Strausbaugh Award – Andre Panet-Raymond, Gulf Coast Golf Academy: Contributions to building the game of golf, contributions to building the game and overall integrity and recognition as a person of outstanding character. Junior Golf Leader – Mary Schiavetta, Evie’s Family Golf Center: Leadership, dedication and promotion of Junior Golf Merchandiser of the Year, Private – Daren King, Sarabay Country Club: Outstanding golf shop merchandising, sales, and performance at a Private Facility Merchandiser of the Year, Public – Mark Trotter, Legacy Golf Club: Outstanding golf shop merchandising, sales, and performance at a Public Facility. Amateur of the Year – Phil Chirnside, Golf Club at Capri Isles: Dedication, promotion, and outstanding representation of the Game of Golf. |
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