Northern Texas PGA Announces 2024 Chapter Award Winners

Margaret Miller • October 25, 2024

On behalf of each NTPGA Chapter Awards Committee, East Texas, Metro Texas and West Texas, we are pleased to announce the 2024 Northern Texas PGA Chapter Award Winners below.

 

2024 East Texas Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year

Jeffrey Raimer, Hollytree Country Club

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year

John Sikes, Hollytree Country Club

 

Youth Player Development Award

Cory Ryan, Crown Colony Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private)

Sean Hanson, Pinecrest Country Club

 

Bill Strausbaugh Award

Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

Katelyn Sepmoree, Willow Brook Country Club

 

Player Development Award

Julie Wells, Cedar Creek Country Club 

 

Patriot Award

Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member

 

2024 Metro Texas Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year

Eric Hunt, Grapevine Golf Course

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year

Steve Buzza, Brook Hollow Golf Club

 

Youth Player Development Award

Scott Robbins, Scott Robbins Golf

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private)

Michael Kiesling, TPC Craig Ranch


Merchandiser of the Year (Public/Resort)

Keith Harris, White Bluff Resort 

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

Tristan Thomas, Lakewood Country Club


PGA Professional Development Award

Johnny Williams, Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club

 


Player Development Award

Nick Dunn, Altus Performance Institute


Bill Strausbaugh Award

Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club


Patriot Award

Bruce Sims, Bruce Sims School of Golf


2024 West Texas Chapter Award Winners

 

Golf Professional of the Year

Adam Headley, Green Tree Country Club

 

Teacher & Coach of the Year

Lee Rhind, Midland Country Club

 

Youth Player Development Award

Tony Johnson, San Angelo Country Club

 

Merchandiser of the Year (Private)

Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club

 

Bill Strausbaugh Award

Sydney Roberts, Abilene Country Club

 

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

John Harney, Amarillo Country Club

 


PGA Professional Development Award

Evan Dunkerson, Midland Country Club


Player Development Award

Thomas Martin, Green Tree Country Club

 

Patriot Award

Casey Renner, Palo Duro Creek Golf Course

 

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients.


All applicants are still in consideration for a 2024 Northern Texas PGA Section Award. Section Award winners will be announced on November 22.

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