Northern Texas PGA Announces 2023 Section Award Winners

Molly Rawlins • November 24, 2023

McCullough Named Golf Professional of the Year

Each year the Northern Texas PGA recognizes its Members and others in the golf community through the NTPGA Awards program. On behalf of the Northern Texas PGA Awards Committee and past Presidents of the Section, it is our pleasure to announce the 2023 Section Award winners.


Jake McCullough, PGA director of golf at Odessa Country Club, is the recipient of the 2023 Northern Texas PGA Golf Professional of the Year award. This is the highest honor given annually to a Northern Texas PGA Member, awarded for qualities of leadership, strong moral character and a substantial record of service to the NTPGA and the game of golf. 


McCullough currently serves as the Northern Texas PGA Section’s 30th President. He is dedicated to growing the game and fostering the next generation of golfers and PGA Golf Professionals. 


From serving as a PGA Jr. League coach, hosting numerous junior and NTPGA Section tournaments at Odessa Country Club,  to conducting PGA HOPE clinics and participating in many fundraising endeavors like Birdies for Kids, the Ewing Charity Classic and the NTPGA Foundation’s Capital Campaign, he has elevated the game of golf not just in West Texas, but across the Section during his time serving on the Board of Directors and as President in 2022-23.

McCullough has dedicated 15 years to the Odessa Country Club membership with one goal always in mind - help people enjoy the game. He manages the club's golf operations for members and their guests including the very active and successful tournament and instructional programs.


In addition to McCullough, congratulations to the following 2023 NTPGA Award winners. 


PGA Member Award Categories

PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award – Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club

PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award presented by Veritex Bank –  Ryan Crissman, Brook Hollow Golf Club 

Distinguished Service Award – Roy Pace, PGA Life Member

Distinguished Service Award – Coy Sevier Jr., PGA Life Member

Teacher & Coach of the Year Award – Jeff Barton, Preston Trail Golf Club  

Randy Smith Youth Player Development Award –  Chad Moscovic, Northern Texas PGA

PGA Player Development Award (Growth of the Game) –  Brad Ott, TPC Craig Ranch

Patriot Award – Joel Williamson, PGA Life Member

Bill Strausbaugh Award (Club Relations, Employment and Mentoring) –  Tommy Darland, Andrews County Golf Course

PGA Professional Development Award (Education / Building the Image of a PGA Professional) – Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club

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

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


Playing Awards

Yamaha Golf-Car Company | Srixon / Cleveland Golf / Asics Player of the Year – Brandon Bingaman, PGA Member

Ben Hogan / NTPGA Stroke Play Average Award – Brandon Bingaman, PGA Member

Rolex | XXIO Senior Points Challenge Winner – Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club

NTPGA Woman Player of the Year – Janine Fellows, Topgolf International


Non-PGA Member Award Categories

Bob Galt Award (Media) – Jonah Javad, WFAA

Byron Nelson Award (Amateur) – Neal Feibel, “The Generational Salute - A Tribute to Our Troops” at Bent Tree Country Club 

Leon Faucett Award (Sales Representative) – Jim Lynch, Prize Possessions

Golf Course Superintendent Award –  KD Davis, Royal Oaks Country Club



The winners will be honored at the President’s Dinner in February 2024. 

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