The Youth Player Development Award honors the New Jersey Section PGA Professional who has made extraordinary and exemplary contributions to youth player development. Work by this PGA Professional includes involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the facility level and support for junior golf programs.

2023 Winner: Louis Hampton, Jumping Brook CC

The Bill Strausbaugh Award is presented to a PGA Professional who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community. The award bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, who personally displays outstanding integrity, character, and leadership through a commitment to mentoring and making significant impacts on the careers of PGA Professionals.

2023 Winner: Ryan Fountaine, Baltusrol GC

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The Professional Development Award honors a PGA Member who personally displays a strong desire for lifelong education to include outstanding and continuing contributions to other PGA Professionals.

2023 Winner: Jason Fiore, Green Brook CC

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The Player Development Award honors a New Jersey Section PGA Professional who has displayed extraordinary and exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of player development.

2023 Winner: Christine Reuss, Canoe Brook CC

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The Patriot Award is presented to a New Jersey Section PGA Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America.

2023 Winner: Brian Mackey, North Jersey CC

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The Deacon Palmer Award is named after Arnold Palmer’s late father who overcame personal obstacles to succeed as a PGA Professional. The Award bestows special recognition upon a PGA Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in his/her life.

2023 Winner: Tom Flatt, Edgewood CC

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The PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Private) Award recognizes a New Jersey Section PGA Professionals who has excelled as businesspersons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The candidate shall have demonstrated skill in planning and promotion of sales by presenting products to his/her market on a timely basis, and through the use of specialized merchandising techniques that include display and advertising.

2023 Winner: Tyler Teynor, Metedeconk National GC

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The PGA Merchandiser of the Year (Public) Award recognizes a New Jersey Section PGA Professionals who has excelled as businesspersons/merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The candidate shall have demonstrated skill in planning and promotion of sales by presenting products to his/her market on a timely basis, and through the use of specialized merchandising techniques that include display and advertising.

2023 Winner: Rylee Plitz, Eagle Ridge GC

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The Club of the Year Award recognizes a club for their contributions to golf in New Jersey and their support of the New Jersey PGA and New Jersey Golf Foundation.

2023 Winner: Hollywood GC, Deal, N.J.

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The Salesperson of the Year Award recognizes a sales representative in the New Jersey Section who has provided outstanding service to Section Members and continues support of the Association.

2023 Winner: Rich Mosel, GolfMax

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