Northern Texas PGA Chapters Announce Award Winners

Molly Rawlins • October 29, 2021

Each year the Northern Texas PGA Section recognizes its members and others in the golf community through the NTPGA awards program. On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee, it is our pleasure to announce the 2021 Chapter Award Winners.

 

2021 East Texas Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year – John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year – Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club

 

Youth Player Development Award – Kyle Monk, Van Zandt Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private) – Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Resort/Public) – Jeffrey Raimer, Oak Hurst Golf Course

 

Bill Strausbaugh Award – Tim Lawson, The Pinnacle Golf Club

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – Cory Ryan, Crown Colony Country Club

 

PGA Professional Development Award – Douglas Myer, John Sikes Golf Academy

 

Player Development Award – Julie Wells, John Sikes Golf Academy

 

Patriot Award – Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member



2021 Metro Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year – Ira Molayo, Cedar Crest Golf Course

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year – Troy Denton, Maridoe Golf Club

 

Youth Player Development Award – Alex Curnutt, Lakewood Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private) – Taylor Ruehl, Dallas National Golf Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Resort/Public) – Tony Martinez, Keeton Park Golf Course

 

Bill Strausbaugh Award – Keith Harris, Cross Timbers Golf Course

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – Ashley Thorpe, Brook Hollow Golf Club

 

PGA Professional Development Award – Eric Hunt, Grapevine Golf Course

 

Player Development Award – Chad Moscovic, Brook Hollow Golf Club

 

Patriot Award – Jon Drago, Salesmanship Club of Dallas

 



2021 West Texas Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year – Tommy Darland, Andrews County Golf Course

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year – Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club

 

Youth Player Development Award – Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private) – Brandon Veld, Lubbock Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Resort/Public) – George Priolo, Comanche Trail Golf Complex

 

Bill Strausbaugh Award – Evan Dunkerson, Midland Country Club

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – George Simmons, Amarillo Country Club

 

PGA Professional Development Award – Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club

 

Player Development Award – Tony Johnson, San Angelo Country Club

 

Patriot Award – Alan Coe, Tascosa Golf Club

 

 

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients.

 

In November, the Northern Texas PGA Awards Committee along with the Section’s Past Presidents will select the Northern Texas PGA Section Major Award winners for 2021.

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