Past Winners
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.
2024 Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club
2023 Jake McCullough, Odessa Country Club
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
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.
2024 Jarred Jeter, Midland Country Club
2023 Ryan Crissman, Brook Hollow Golf Club
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
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).
2024 Andrew Lewis, Sherrill Park Golf Course
2023 Jeff Barton, Preston Trail Golf Club
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
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.
2024 Joey Anders, Brookhaven Country Club
2023 Chad Moscovic, Northern Texas PGA
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
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.
2024 Eric Hunt, Grapevine Golf Course
2023 Neil Lockie, Dallas National Golf Club
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
This award is designed to recognize a PGA Member for their extraordinary and exemplary contributions in Player Development which support Play Golf America initiatives.
2024 Kirsten Pike, Las Colinas Country Club
2023 Brad Ott, TPC Craig Ranch
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
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.
2024 Trish Holt, Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco
2023 Tommy Darland, Andrews County Golf Course
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
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.
2024 Leah Berst, Highlands Performance Golf Center
2023 Joel Williamson, PGA Life Member
2022 Alan Coe, Tascosa Golf Club
2021 Ira Molayo, Cedar Crest GC
2020 Ron Nash, PGA Life Member
2019 Dick Goetz, PGA Life Member
The award is presented to long standing PGA member(s) for their contributions to the Section and golf in Northern Texas.
2024 Clay Kinnaird, PGA Life Member
2023 Coy Seveir Jr., PGA Life Member & Roy Pace, PGA Life Member
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
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.
2024 Alicia Singer, Colonial Country Club
2023 Chris Hudson, Willow Brook Country Club
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
This award is presented to a PGA Member that has demonstrated superior skills in merchandising at their facility. This award is given in three categories: Private Facility, Resort, and 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.
2024 Keith Harris, White Bluff Resort
2023 Tony Martinez, Keeton Park Golf Course
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
This award is presented to a PGA Member that has demonstrated superior skills in merchandising at their facility. This award is given in three categories: Private Facility, Resort, and 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.
2024 Paul Earnest, Fields Ranch at PGA Frisco
The award is presented to an amateur for his or her contributions to golf in Northern Texas.
2024 Robert Stennett, Ben Hogan Foundation
2023 Neal Feibel, "The Generational Salute - A Tribute to Our Troops" at Bent Tree Country Club
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
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.
2024 Merlin Tielkemeier, Grapevine Golf Course
2023 KD Davis, Royal Oaks Country Club
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
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.
2024 Phil Hicks, Tyler Morning Telegraph
2023 Jonah Javad, WFAA
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
The award is presented to a sales representative for their contributions to the NTPGA Section and its Professionals.
2024 David Stewart, Yamaha Golf-Car Company
2023 Jim Lynch, Prize Possessions
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
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.
2024 Spencer Dillard, Preston Trail Golf Club
2023 Brandon Bingaman, Gleneagles Country Club
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
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.
2024 Spencer Dillard, Preston Trail Golf Club
2023 Brandon Bingaman, Gleneagles Country Club
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
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.
2024 Rob Shields, The Winsford Group
2023 Stuart Hendley, Dallas Athletic Club
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
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.
2024 Katelyn Sepmoree, Willow Brook Country Club
2023 Janine Fellows, Topgoolf International
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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