Past Winners

Below, please find all previous Section Award Winners by category.
    PGA Golf Professional of the Year

        This is the highest honor paid to a PGA Professional. The honoree shall be selected on the basis of overall performance as a golf professional at their facility, level of service to the Section or Chapter and the Association, leadership ability, image and ability to inspire fellow professionals, length of membership, and promotion of golf are some of the criteria for this award. While this honor should be based on the professional’s entire record, emphasis should be placed on their performance and achievements over the past 5 years.


        2022 Dean Larsson, Royal Oaks Country Club

        2021 Courtney Connell, Mira Vista Country Club

        2020 Simon Buckle, PGA Member

        2019 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2018 Jim Henderson, Stevens Park GC

        2017 Tony Martinez, Keeton Park CC

        2016 Lindy Miller, Shady Oaks CC

        2015 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort

        and Club

        2014 Casey Paulson, Beacon Land

        Development

        2013 Philip Bleakney, The Golf Club of

        Dallas

        2012 Dow Finsterwald Jr., Colonial CC

        2011 Billy Harris, Dallas CC

        2010 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2009 Mark Viskozki, Tangle Ridge GC

        2008 Dennis Ewing, Dallas Athletic Club

        2007 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2006 Gilbert Freeman, Lakewood CC

        2005 Tom Campbell, Emerald Ba CC 

        2004 Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC

        2003 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC 

        2002 Billy Harris, Dallas CC

        2001 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        2000 Dan Strimple, Irving Golf Range

        1999 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC 

        1998 Mickey Piersall, Pampa CC

        1997 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC

        1996 Bob Pritchett, Ranchland Hills CC

        1995 Don Bryant, San Angelo 

        1994 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        1993 Bob Elliot, Northwood Club

        1992 Cary Collins, Las Colinas CC

        1991 Coy Sevier, Van Zandt CC

        1990 David Price, Bent Tree CC 

        1989 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        1988 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1987 Ras Allen, Brookhaven CC

        1986 Charlie Robers, Meadowbrook GC 

        1985 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC 

        1984 Clayton Cole, Dallas CC

        1983 Bob Damron, Oak Cliff CC

        1982 Burt Blaine, Ridglea CC 

        1981 Hart Warren, Pampa CC 

        1980 Buster Creagh, Sherrill Park GC

        1979 Eldridge Miles, Bent Tree CC 

        1978 Larry Fryer, Lakewood CC 

        1977 Ralph Morgan, Willow Brook CC 

        1976 John Lively Sr., Tawakoni GC 

        1975 Al Kozell, Plainview CC 

        1974 Roland Harper, Colonial CC 

        1973 John Austin, Tascosa CC 

        1972 Joe Black, Brookhaven CC 

        1971 Ross Collins, Dallas Athletic Club 

        1970 Raymond Gafford, Ridglea CC 

        1969 Sam Moore, Las Colinas CC 

        1968 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC 

    PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

        This award is presented to the A-8 PGA member who has an outstanding record of service at their facility and the Section or Chapter. The honoree should be considered, but not limited, on their overall performance as a golf professional, promotion of golf, and participation in PGA activities. Associates are not eligible for this award.


        2022 Austin Fields, Dallas National Golf Club

        2021 Ashley Thorpe, Brook Hollow Golf Club

        2020 Brian Kleckner, TPC Craig Ranch

        2019 Eric Hunt, Grapevine GC

        2018 Corey Roberson, Preston Trail GC

        2017 Ryan Osgood, Odessa CC

        2016 Clif Nelson, Royal Oaks CC

        2015 Lee Rhind, Midland CC

                    Andrew Schelbert, Denton CC (1973-2015)

        2014 Bryan Nicholson, Northwood Club

        2013 Marc Wielgosz, Shady Oaks CC

        2012 Judd Whiteman, Dallas National GC

        2011 Jason Daly, Denton CC

        2010 Jerrod Simmons, Odessa CC

        2009 Thomas Devanna, Tangle Ridge, GC

        2008 Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks CC

        2007 Chad English, Shady Oaks CC

        2006 Simon Buckle, Preston Trail GC

        2005 Dean Larsson, Bent Tree CC

        2004 Craig Brown, Denton CC

        2003 Sean Hanson, Bent Tree CC

        2002 Brian McKinley, Green Tree CC

        2001 Jeff Bradley, Mira Vista GC

        2000 Shaun Poe, Woodhaven CC

        1999 Bart Craig, Bent Tree CC

                    Bert Walker, Tangle Ridge GC

                    Brent White, Shady Oaks GC

                    Chad Williams, River Crest CC

        1998 Scott McClinton, Colonial CC

                    Philip Bleakney, Royal Oaks CC

                    Clayton Friend, Green Tree CC

        1997 Russell Roten, Amarillo CC

        1996 Mike Krsnak, River Crest CC

        1995 James Williams Jr., Lakewood CC

        1994 Mike Fountain, Sherrill Park GC

        1993 Mark Viskozki, Grand Prairie GC

        1985 Charlie Roberts, Meadowbrook GC

    PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year

        This award bestows special recognition on a PGA professional that has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor. The nominee should be selected by their overall performance as a golf professional at their facility, service to the Chapter, Section, and Association, leadership ability, image and ability to inspire fellow professionals, promotion of golf, impact on teaching and golf instruction, involvement in junior activities at the facility and in the community, innovative contributions to golf instruction, articles for publication (books, magazines, web and videos).


        2022 Jack Daneshmand, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2021 Corey Lundberg, Altus Performance

        2020 Justin Poynter, Crown Golf

        2019 Rick Woodson, Sherrill Park GC

        2018 Jeff Barton, Preston Trail GC

        2017 Jon Sinclair, Sinclair's Golf Training Center

        2016 Troy Denton, Maridoe Golf Club

        2015 Tim Cusick, Four Season Resort & Club

        2014 Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles CC

        2013 Cameron McCormick, Brook Hollow GC

        2012 John Sikes, Hollytree CC

        2011 Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC

        2010 Chris Myers, Northwood Club

        2009 Tim Cusick, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2008 Lance Patterson, Midland CC

        2007 Cameron McCormick, Brook Hollow GC

        2006 Hank Haney, Hank Haney Golf Ranch

        2005 Tim Cusick, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2004 Mark Maness, Golden Bear Golf Center

        2003 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2002 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2001 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2000 Scott Robbins, The Range at Tenison Park

        1999 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        1998 Steve Johnson, Hank Haney Golf Ranch

        1997 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        1996 Dan Strimple, Irving Golf Range

        1995 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        1994 Dan Strimple, Irving Golf Range

        1993 Hank Haney, Hank Haney Golf Ranch

        1992 Hank Haney, Hank Haney Golf Ranch

        1991 Hank Haney, Stonebridge CC

        1990 Hank Haney, Stonebridge CC

        1989 Hank Haney, Stonebridge CC

        1988 Rives McBee, Hyatt Bear GC

        1987 George Alexander, Rolling Hills CC

        1986 Mickey Carey, L.B. Houston GC

        1985 Charlie Roberts, Meadowbrook GC

    Randy Smith PGA Youth Player Development Award

        This award is presented to a PGA Member who is a leader in junior golf, reflects the qualities and ideals of those who work with youth’s, provides opportunities and experiences for juniors to learn and play golf. This award also considers the nominee’s contributions to junior programs and the events in the Chapter or Section, involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the facility and within the community, support of the NTPGA Junior Foundation, overall image, service and leadership in the area of junior golf, overall integrity as an individual and acceptance by junior golfers as a person of outstanding character.


        2022 Charleton Dechert, The First Tee of Fort Worth

        2021 Alex Curnutt, Lakewood CC

        2020 Joseph Anders, Brookhaven CC

        2019 Jack Daneshmand, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2018 Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks CC

        2017 Jon Antunes, HOT Golf Academy

        2016 Chad Moscovic, Stonebridge Ranch CC

        2015 Grady Randle, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2014 Scott Robbins, Scott Robbins Golf

        2013 Bruce Smith, Black Belt Golf Academy

        2012 Troy Lewis, Fossil Creek/Champions Circle

        2011 Roy Pace, Alpine Target Golf Center

                    Mike Williams, Alpine Target Golf Center

        2010 Jake McCullough, Odessa CC

        2009 Tony Martinez, Keeton Park GC

        2008 Dave Hasse, Sherrill Park GC

        2007 Tony Martinez, Hidden Oaks GC

        2006 Roy Pace, Alpine Target Golf Center

                    Mike Williams, Alpine Target Golf Center

        2005 Tony Martinez, Hidden Oaks GC

        2004 Chris Carpenter, Green Tree CC

        2003 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2002 Chris Carpenter, Green Tree CC

        2001 Leonard Jones, L.B. Houston/Cedar Crest GC

        2000 Darrell Chase, Peach Tree GC

        1999 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1998 Ray Lamb, HOT Golf Academy

        1997 Ray Lamb, BetterGolf GC

        1996 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1995 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1994 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1993 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1992 Dan Strimple, Irving Golf Ranch

        1991 Dan Strimple, Irving Golf Ranch

        1990 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC

        1989 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC

        1988 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC

    PGA Professional Development Award

        This award is designed to recognize a PGA Member for their outstanding and continuing contributions to developing and improving education opportunities for the PGA professional. The nominee shall be selected by their contributions to PGA Education programs, assistance toward the development of articles and materials that benefit and relate to education, and building the image of the PGA professional.


        2022 Jeremy Langdale, Ranchland Hills Golf Club

        2021 Lee Rhind, Midland CC

        2020 Ira Molayo, Cedar Crest GC

        2019 Lee Rhind, Midland CC

        2018 Tim Cusick, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2017 Aaron Bonvillion, Golf Academy of America

        2016 Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles CC

        2015 Ira McGraw, Jr., Cedar Crest GC

        2014 Tim Cusick, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2013 Casey Paulson, The Vaquero Club

        2012 Jon Drago, Salesmanship Club

        2011 Johnny Williams, Heritage Ranch Golf & CC

        2010 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        2009 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2008 Bert Walker, Tangle Ridge GC

        2007 Lance Patterson, Midland CC

        2006 Brett Lossin, Odessa CC

        2005 Sean Hanson, Bent Tree CC

        2004 Sean Hanson, Bent Tree CC

        2003 James Williams Jr., Ridgewood CC

        2002 Tommy Darland, Hillcrest CC

        2001 Bill Euler, Wildflower CC

        2000 Bill Euler, Wildflower CC

        1999 Tommy Darland, Hillcrest CC

        1998 Mark Vinson, Lubbock CC

        1997 Mickey Piersall, Pampa CC

        1996 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        1995 Mickey Piersall, Pampa CC

        1994 Mickey Piersall, Pampa CC

        1993 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        1992 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1991 Lanny Turrentine, Big Spring CC

        1990 Hank Haney, Stpnebridge CC

        1989 Bob Elliot, Northwood Club

        1988 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        1987 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        1986 Don Bryant, San Angelo CC

        1985 Bob Elliott, Northwood Club

        1984 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        1983 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC

        1982 Val Howard, Hill Crest CC

        1981 Eldridge Miles, Bent Tree CC

        1980 Ralph Morgan, Willow Brook CC

        1979 Joe Collins, Weeks Park GC

        1978 Val Howard, Hill Crest CC

        1977 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC

        1976 Ross Collins, Dallas Athletic Club

        1971 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC

        1970 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC


    PGA Player Development Award

        This award is designed to recognize a PGA Member for their extraordinary and exemplary contributions in Player Development which support Play Golf America initiatives.


        2022 Michelle Edgar, Royal Oaks Country Club

        2021 Chad Moscovic, Brook Hollow GC

        2020 Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks CC

        2019 Leah Berst, The Golf Institute

        2018 Ryan Osgood, Odessa CC

        2017 Robert McMillan, McMillan Golf Academy

        2016 Jake McCullough, Odessa CC

        2015 Maulana Dotch, Cedar Crest GC

        2014 Brent Lingel, Keeton Park GC

        2013 Troy Lewis, Troy Lewis Golf

        2012 Scott Robbins, Marius Golf

    Bill Strausbaugh Award

        The criteria for this award truly reflects the characteristics and qualities that Bill Strausbaugh possessed during his lifetime - service to the association, service to his fellow PGA professional in helping them improve their employment situations and service to the community. This award should focus on a PGA member’s overall commitment and contribution to promoting the game and the Association, community relations, positive impact and mentoring of other PGA professionals, leadership ability, overall integrity and recognition as a person of outstanding character.


        2022 Vince Bove, PGA of America

        2021 John Sikes, Hollytree CC

        2020 Stephen Aumock, Gleneagles CC

        2019 Abe Hernandez, Royal Oaks CC

        2018 Jake McCullough, Odessa CC

        2017 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2016 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        2015 Bill Keys, PGA of America

        2014 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2013 Tony Martinez, Keeton Park GC

        2012 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2011 Ed Gatlin, Van Zandt CC

        2010 Davis Foster, Denton CC

        2009 Chuck Higgins, Battle Lake GC

        2008 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2007 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2006 Bob Elliott, Northwood Club

        2005 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2004 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2003 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        2002 Tom Campbell, Emerald Bay CC

        2001 Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC

        2000 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        1999 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        1998 Bruce Cotton, Wichita Falls CC

        1997 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC

        1996 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC

        1995 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        1994 Mac Spikes, River Crest CC

        1993 Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC

        1992 Cary Collins, Las Colinas CC

        1991 Cary Collins, Lakewood CC

        1990 Cary Collins, Lakewood CC

        1989 Cary Collins, Lakewood CC

        1988 Cary Collins, Lakewood CC

    PGA Patriot Award

        This award is presented to the PGA golf professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valianty served and protected the United States of America.


        2022 Alan Coe, Tascosa Golf Club

        2021 Ira Molayo, Cedar Crest GC

        2020 Ron Nash, PGA Life Member

        2019 Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member

    Distinguished Service Award

        The award is presented to long standing PGA member(s) for their contributions to the Section and golf in Northern Texas.


        2022 Greg Sikes, Hogan Park Golf Course

        2021 Billy Harris, Dallas CC

        2020 Mickey Piersall, PGA Life Member

        2019 Kim J. Brown (1953-2004)

        2018 David Price, Bent Tree CC & Sherwin Cox, PGA Life Member

        2017 Joe Black, PGA Life Member

        2016 Bob Elliott, PGA Life Member

        2015 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2014 Mike Horton, PGA Life Member

        2013 Jerry Smith, PGA Life Member

        2012 Mac Spikes (1953-2010) & Jim Smith, PGA Life Member

        2011 John Lively Jr., PGA Life Member & Bill Lively, PGA Life Member

        2010 Dwight Nevil, PGA Life Member & Benny Passons, PGA Life Member

        2009 Bart Haltom, PGA Life Member & John Nesse, PGA Life Member

        2008 Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member & Jack Goetz, PGA Life Member

        2007 Jack Barger, PGA Life Member & Jan Smith, PGA Life Member

        2006 Cotton Dunn, PrestonwoodCC & Lee Trevino, PGA TOUR

        2005 Jacky Cupit & C.G. Griffin

        2004 Charles Coody & Robert Hoyt

        2003 George Alexander & Shelly Mayfield

        2002 Miller Barber & Bill Garrett

        2001 Jerry Andrews & Don January

        2000 Jake Bechtold & Tom Swiney

        1999 Rives McBee & Eldridge Miles

        1998 Charles Ranly & J.R. Taylor

        1997 Ross Collins Sr. & John Lively Sr.

        1996 Doug Higgins Sr. & Val Howard

        1995 Roland Harper & S.A. Smith

        1994 Jay McClure & Frank White

        1993 John Austin & Herb Pohl

        1992 Ned Baugh & Paul Smith

        1991 Gene Mitchell Sr. & Hart Warren

        1990 Joe Dreisbach & Don Murphy

        1989 Ben Hogan & Ralph Morgan

        1988 Basil Brook & Byron Nelson

    PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private

        This award is presented to a PGA Member that has demonstrated superior skills in merchandising at their facility. This award is given in two categories: Private Facility and Resort or Public Facility. These honorees shall be selected on the basis of their merchandising expertise, techniques and philosophy, shop operations, details and innovation, displays and shop appearance, inventory mix, margins and cost of goods, turns and sales, and staff training.


        2022 Taylor Ruehl, Dallas National Golf Club

        2021 Brandon Veld, Lubbock CC

        2020 Jeremy Langdale, Ranchland Hills GC

        2019 Bryan Nicholson, Northwood Club

        2018 Jake McCullough, Odessa GC

        2017 Simon Buckle, Brook Hollow GC

        2016 Ben Burns, Crown Colony CC

        2015 Gilbert Freeman, Lakewood CC

        2014 Jeremy Langdale, Ranchland Hills GC

        2013 Tim Stadler, Pampa CC

        2012 Lance Patterson, Dallas athletic Club

        2011 Brian McKinley, Green Tree CC

        2010 Randy Smith, Royal Oaks CC

        2009 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC

        2008 Dow Finsterwald Jr., Colonial CC

        2007 Philip Bleakney, The Golf Club of Dallas

        2006 James Williams Jr., Ridgewood CC

        2005 Brett Lossin, Odessa CC

        2004 Jason Hase, San Angelo CC

        2003 Matt MacConnell, Vaquero Club

        2002 Dow Finsterwald Jr., Colonial CC

        2001 Dell Wood, Amarillo CC

        2000 Terry Brown, Meadowbrook CC

        1999 Bill Andre, Stonebriar CC

        1998 Dow Finsterwald Jr., Colonial CC

        1997 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1996 Billy Harris, Dallas CC

        1995 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC

                    Gordon Johnson, Preston Trail GC

        1994 Mike Wright, Shady Oaks CC

        1993 Clay Kinnaird, Odessa CC

        1992 Bob Elliot, Northwood Club

        1991 Bob Pritchett, Ranchland Hills CC

        1990 Gilbert Freeman, Eldorado CC

        1989 Bruce Furman, Hollytree CC

        1988 Eldridge Miles, Gleneagles CC

        1987 David Price, Bent Tree CC

        1986 Mark Mai, Thorntree CC

        1985 Dennis Ewing, Dallas Athletic Club

        1983 Allen Botkin, Abilene, CC

        1982 George Clark, Midland CC

        1981 Jake Bechtold, Odessa CC

        1980 Bill Keys, Ranchland Hills CC

        1979 George Clark, Midland CC

        1978 Eldridge Miles, Bent Tree CC

    PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Public & Resort

        This award is presented to a PGA Member that has demonstrated superior skills in merchandising at their facility. This award is given in two categories: Private Facility and Resort or Public Facility. These honorees shall be selected on the basis of their merchandising expertise, techniques and philosophy, shop operations, details and innovation, displays and shop appearance, inventory mix, margins and cost of goods, turns and sales, and staff training.


        The honorees from a private club, public course and resort shall be selected on the basis of their merchandising expertise. 


        2022 Robert Singletary, Grapevine Golf Course

        2021 Cody Roye, Golf Clubs at The Tribute

        2020 Dan Walden, Texas Star GC

        2019 Tommy Darland, Andrews County GC

        2018 Jim Henderson, Stevens Park GC

        2017 Brent Lingel, Keeton Park GC

        2016 George Priolo, Comanche Trail GC

        2015 Tommy Darland, Andrews Country GC

        2014 Chris McQuatters, Ratliff Ranch GL

        2013 Greg Sikes, Hogan Park GC

        2012 Dan Walden, Texas Star GC

        2011 Greg Sikes, Hogan Park GC

        2010 Mike McCabe, Brindlewood GC

        2009 Chris McQuatters, Ratliff Ranch GL

        2008 George Priolo, Comanche Trail GC

        2007 Jim Henderson, Stevens Park GC

        2006 Darrell Chase, Peach Tree GC

        2005 Price Courter, Hogan Park GC

        2004 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        2003 Darrell Chase, Oakhurst GC

        2002 George Priolo, Comanche Trail GC

        2001 Ann Sowieja, Chase Oaks GC

        2000 Mark Viskozki, Tangle Ridge GC

        1999 Jim Smith, Grapevine GC

        1998 Martin Miller, Meadowbrook GC

        1997 Price Courter, Hogan Park GC

        1996 Chuck Higgins, Battle Lake GC

        1995 Chuck Higgins, Battle Lake GC

                    Bob Smith, Tenison Park GC

        1994 Ronny Glanton, Sherrill Park GC

        1993 George Priolo, Comanche Trail GC

        1992 Don Kennedy, Firewheel GC

        1991 Rick DeLoach, Chase Oaks GC

        1990 Price Courter, Hogan Park GC

        1989 Bob Smith, Tenison Park GC

        1988 Kim J. Brown, Keeton Park GC

        1987 Gary Dee, Chase Oaks GC

        1986 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1983 Gary Dee, Bear Creek GC

        1982 Jim Smith, Grapevine GC

        1981 Sherwin Cox, Ross Rogers GC

        1980 Buster Creagh, Sherrill Park GC

        1979 Rex Worrell, Hogan Park GC

        1978 Jay McClure, Meadowbrook GC


        In 2018, the Resort and Public categories were combined. The following names are past Resort Category winners.


        2017 Kevin Golding, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2015 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2014 Christian Hughes, The Cliffs Resort

        2013 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2012 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2011 Kelly O'Donnell, White Bluff Resort

        2010 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2009 Alan Allison, The Cliffs Resort

        2008 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2007 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2006 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2005 Rick DeLoach, Cowboys GC

        2004 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2003 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2002 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2001 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        2000 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        1999 Paul Earnest, Four Seasons Resort & Club

        1998 Glenn Sockwell, The Cliffs CC

        1997 Larry Box, Hyatt Bear Creek GC

        1996 Mike Abbott, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1995 Larry Box, Hyatt Bear Creek GC

        1994 Mike Abbott, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1993 Jeff Davis, Holly Lake Ranch GC

        1992 Mike Abbott, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1991 Mike Abbott, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1990 Jim Bellington, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1989  Jim Bellington, Las Colinas Sports Club

        1988 Larry Box, Hyatt Bear Creek GC

    Byron Nelson Award (Amateur)

        The award is presented to an amateur for his or her contributions to golf in Northern Texas.


        2022 Dr. Bill Blair, Fredericksburg

        2021 Mark Harrison, Northern Texas PGA

        2020 Jon Morgan, Austin & Mark Anthony, Dallas

        2019 Jerry J. Ransom, Greenville

        2018 Rob Addington, Texas Golf Association

        2017 Gary Sleeper, Lajitas Golf Resort

        2016 Joe Bob Joyce, Joyce Crane

        2015 Justin Thompson, NTPGA Junior Tour Member

        2014 Jason Downing, Deloitte

        2013 Don Bordelon, Richardson

        2012 Doug Brooks, Brinker International

        2011 Blaine Nelson, Deloitte

        2010 Frank Borgsmiller, Deloitte

        2009 Bill Killion, Richardson

        2008 Fin Ewing, Ewing Automotive

        2007 Mac Wesson, Salesmanship Club of Dallas

        2006 Malcolm Hollland, Texas Golf Association

        2005 Sam Swanson, D.A. Weibring Golf Resources

        2004 Jim Barragan Jr., Advisory Board

        2003 Jon Bradley, Dallas

        2002 Larry Bodle, Las Colinas

        2001 Marty Leonard, Fort Worth

        2000 Carl Westcott, Dallas

        1999 Dr. H. Wallace Schmuck, Fort Worth

        1998 Suzanne Pohl, Dallas

        1997 John Cox, Midland

        1996 Frank Houseman, Dallas

        1995 Dick Rundle, Dallas

        1994 Mike McKinley, Dallas

        1993 Bob Hodges, Dallas

        1992 James McAfee, Richardson

        1991 Bill Kay, Dallas

        1990 Jim Jordan, Dallas

        1989 Frank Anglim, Dallas

        1988 A.J. Triggs, Tyler

        1987 M.T. Johnson, Amarillo

        1986 Wally Murray, Dallas

        1983 Roger Meier, Dallas

    Golf Course Superintendent Award

        This award this presented to a GCSAA superintendent for their service and contributions to the game of golf as well as the Section and its PGA professionals.


        2022 Joe Livingston, River Crest Country Club

        2021 Fore Brown, Midland CC

        2020 Russell Birkhimer, Golf Clubs at The Tribute

        2019 Mike Plummer, Lakewood CC

        2018 Dallas Litzenberger, The Cascades Club

        2017 Mike Sprayberry, The Golf Clubs of Dallas

        2016 Kevin Nettles, Dallas Athletic Club

        2015 Brian Honea, The Lakes at Castle Hills

        2014 Kurt Sewell, Lantana GC

        2013 Ken Small, Brook Hollow GC

    Bob Galt Award (Media)

        The award is presented to a member of the media (newspaper, radio, web, television, or magazine) for their contributions promoting the game of golf, and support of the Section, Chapter, or the Association.


        2022 Eli Jordan, Avid Golfer

        2021 Arnold Payne, WFAA-TV

        2020 Rick Arnett, AvidGolfer Magazine

        2019 Joe Trahan, WFAA

        2018 Mark Kazlowski, Dallas Morning News

        2017 Art Stricklin, Author and Magazine Contributor

        2016 Lance Lahnert, Amarillo Globe-News

        2015 Pat Wheeler, Texas Links Magazine

        2014 Richard Durrett, ESPNDallas.com (1976-2014)

        2013 Kevin Newberry, DFW Links

        2012 Bill Nichols, The Dallas Morning News

        2011 Robert Rodriguez, AvidGolfer Magazine

        2010 Art Stricklin, Author and Magazine Contributor

        2009 Joe Buie, Tyler Morning Telegraph

        2008 Mark Kazlowski, The Dallas Morning News

        2007 Curt Sampson, Author

        2006 Steven Gribin, ESPN Radio

        2005 Charles Polansky, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

        2004 Craig Rosengarden, AvidGolfer Magazine

        2003 Matt McKay, The DMN, Fox Sports Radio

        2002 Matt McKay, The Dallas Morning News

        2001 Clint Yeatts, KLTV-TV, Tyler

        2000 Clint Yeatts, KLTV-TV, Tyler

        1999 Matt McKay, The Dallas Morning News

        1998 Matt McKay, The Dallas Morning News

        1997 Scott Murray, KXAS-TV, Dallas

        1996 Lee Baker, KVII-TV, Amarillo

        1995 Russ Pate

        1994 Les Giles, Amarillo Globe News

        1993 Harless Wade, The Dallas Morning News

        1992 Dave Smith, The Dallas Morning News

        1991 Charles Clines, Fort Worth Star Telegram

        1990 Harless Wade, The Dallas Morning News

        1089 Charles Clines, Fort Worth Star Telegram

        1988 Jim Woodruff, Dallas Times Herald

        1987 Harless Wade, The Dallas Morning News

        1986 Scott Kirk, Abilene Reporter News

        1985 Bob Galt, Dallas Times Herald

        1984 Kenneth Tidmore, Amarillo Globe News

        1983 Dale Hansen, KDFW-TV, Dallas

        1982 Harless Wade, The Dallas Morning

        1981 Charles Clines, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

    Leon Faucett Award (Sales Representative)

        The award is presented to a sales representative for their contributions to the NTPGA Section and its Professionals.


        2022 Yoyo Rosario, Lorente Golf

        2021 Rob Banta, Adventures in Golf

        2020 Steve Nichols & James Lloyd

        2019 Karl Altheide, PGA

        2018 David White

        2017 Jenny Champion

        2016 Mike Summerville

        2015 Mike Ellis

        2014 Scott Summers

        2013 Rusty Cudd

        2012 Derron Sabo

        2011 Howard Nelson

        2010 Scott McNeal

        2009 Jim Quinn

        2008 Dan Hannagan

        2007 Brad Slawter

        2006 Dick Middleton

        2005 Gary Sharp

        2004 Mike Fonseca

        2003 Kevin Newton

        2002 Patty Crosby

        2001 Dewitt Miles

        2000 Stan Martin

        1999 Harold Jones

        1998 Brad Sater

        1997 Carter Gresham

        1996 Bill Mathews

        1995 Bill Garrett

        1994 Doug Hopton-Jones

        1993 Mitch Mooney

        1992 Larry Gibson

        1991 Scott McNeal

        1990 Bill Nichols

        1989 Leon Faucett

        1988 Dan Hannagan

        1987 Mike Slipko

        1986 Glenn Brown

        1985 Jim Parker

        1984 Dan Hannagan

    Player of the Year

        The Player of the Year Award is presented to the Section Member compiling the most points in the NTPGA Section Championship, Northern Texas PGA Professional Championship, Eastern Championship and Western Championship.


        2022 JJ Killeen, Red Feather Golf and Social Club

        2021 JJ Killeen, 4ORE! Golf

        2020 Brian Norman, Royal Oaks CC

        2019 Matt Lohmeyer, GolfTEC - Montgomery Plaza

        2018 Stuart Deane, PGA Member

        2017 Brian Norman, Gleneagles CC

        2016 Stuart Deane, University of Texas at Arlington

        2015 Stuart Deane, University of Texas at Arlington

        2014 Brian Norman, Eldorado CC

        2013 Stuart Deane, Rolling Hills CC

        2012 Stuart Deane, Sinclair's Golf Training Center

        2011 Dean Larsson, Bent Tree CC

        2010 Perry Arthur, Sherrill Park GC

        2009 Perry Arthur, Sherrill Park GC

        2008 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2007 Vince Jewell, Brook Hollow GC

        2006 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge Ranch CC

        2005 Michael Henderson, Steven Park GC

        2004 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge Ranch CC

        2003 JC Anderson, Hackberry Creek CC

        2002 JC Anderson, Hackberry Creek CC

        2001 Tim Hobby, Baylor University Golf

        2000 Bruce Smith, Tenison Park GC

        1999 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge CC

        1998 Tim Hobby, Baylor University Golf

        1997 Troy Reiser, 820 Practice Center

        1996 Perry Arthur, Plantation GC

        1995 Doug Higgins Jr., Hackberry Creek CC

        1994 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC

        1993 Terry Dear, Lake Ridge CC

        1992 Benny Passons, Cedar Creek CC

        1991 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1990 Terry Dear, Lake Ridge CC

        1989 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1988 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1987 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC

        1986 Lindy Miller, Columbian Club

        1985 Lindy Miller, Columbian Club

        1984 Dwight Nevil, Tanglewood Resort

        1983 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC

    Ben Hogan Stroke Play Average Award

        The Ben Hogan Stroke Play Average Award is named after the late Ben Hogan. It is presented to the Section Member compiling the lowest overall scoring average in the following events: NTPGA Championship, Club Professional Championship, Eastern Championship and Western Championship. There are a total of eight possible rounds to be played. All players must complete a minimum of six of the possible eight rounds in order to be eligible for the award.


        2022 JJ Killeen, Red Feather Golf and Social Club

        2021 JJ Killeen, 4FORE! Golf

        2020 Brian Norman, Royal Oaks CC

        2019 Matt Lohmeyer, GolfTEC - Montgomery Plaza

        2018 Stuart Deane, PGA Member

        2017 Ben Kern, Diamond GC

        2016 Greg Gregory, Hidden Creek GC

        2015 Stuart Deane, University of Texas at Arlington

        2014 Brian Norman, Eldorado CC

        2013 Stuart Deane, Rolling Hills CC

        2012 Stuart Deane, Sinclair's Golf Training Center

        2011 Dean Larsson, Bent Tree CC

        2010 Stuart Deane, Sinclair's Golf Training Center

        2009 Perry Arthur, Sherrill Park GC

        2008 Cameron Doan, Preston Trail GC

        2007 Dean Larsson, Bent Tree CC

        2006 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge Ranch CC

        2005 Michael Henderson, Stevens Park GC

        2004 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge Ranch CC

        2003 JC Anderson, Hackberry Creek CC

        2002 JC Anderson, Hackberry Creek CC

        2001 Tim Hobby, Baylor University Golf

        2000 Bruce Smith, Tenison Park GC

        1999 Perry Arthur, Stonebridge CC

        1998 Tim Hobby, Baylor University Golf

        1997 Troy Reiser, 820 Practice Center

        1996 Perry Arthur, Plantation Resort GC

        1995 Doug Higgins Jr., Hackberry Creek CC

        1994 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC

        1993 Terry Dear, Lake Ridge CC

        1992 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC

        1991 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1990 Benny Passons, Cedar Creek CC

        1989 Bob Smith, Tenison Park GC

        1988 Lindy Miller, Mira Vista CC

        1987 Don Robertson, Prestonwood CC

        1986 Rives McBee, Hyatt Bear Creek GC

        1985 Lindy Miller, Columbian Club

        1984 Rives McBee, Bear Creek GC

        1983 Robert Hoyt, Brook Hollow GC



    Senior Points Challenge Winner

        The Senior Points Challenge Award is presented to the Senior Section Member compiling the most points in the following Section events: NTPGA Championship, Senior Club Professional Championship, Eastern Championship and Western Championship. 


        2022 Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club

        2021 Bruce Smith, Black Belt Golf Academy

        2020 Jim Henderson, Stevens Park GC

        2019 Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club

        2018 Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club

        2017 Stuart Hendley, Grapevine GC

                    Bruce Smith, Black Belt Golf Academy

        2016 Paul Norris, Texas Wesleyan University

        2015 Perry Arthur, Golf Club of Dallas

        2014 Benny Passons, life Member

        2013 Gary Dennis, Pecan Hollow GC

        2012 Benny Passons, Life Member

    Woman Player of the Year

        The Woman Player of the Year is presented to the female Section Member compiling the most points in the following Section events: Section Championship, NTPGA Professional Championship, Eastern Championship and Western Championship.


        2022 Trish Holt, Lakewood Country Club

        2021 Julie Wells, John Sikes Golf Academy

        2020 Julie Wells, John Sikes Golf Academy

        2019 Trish Holt, Stonebriar CC

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