The PGA Professional Development Award recognizes the PGA Professional who is the model educator of PGA Golf Professionals. This award is designed to give special recognition to an individual PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.
Professional Development Award Guidelines:
- Demonstration of outstanding qualities of leadership.
- Demonstration of strong moral character.
- Maintain a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf.
- Well-regarded as a model educator of PGA Golf Professionals.
- Continuing education records will serve as a resource for verification of programs taught by the nominee.
Recipient(s) | Year |
Nick Yaun | 2024 |
Kirk Oguri | 2023 |
John Hobbins | 2022 |
Cory Muller | 2021 |
Michael Jacobs | 2020 |
Andrew Gruss | 2019 |
Steve Scott | 2018 |
Michael Breed | 2017 |
Mike Diffley | 2016 |
Chris Kenney | 2015 |
Michael Shank | 2014 |
Michael Shank | 2013 |
Darrell Kestner | 2012 |
Ryan George | 2011 |
Carl Alexander | 2010 |
John Kennedy | 2009 |
John Hines | 2008 |
Michael Breed | 2007 |
Michael Breed | 2006 |
Nelson Long | 2005 |
Ed Kelly | 2004 |
Brian Crowell | 2003 |
David Young | 2002 |
Brad Worthington | 2001 |
Don Beatty | 2000 |
Brad Worthington | 1999 |
Don Beatty | 1998 |
Tom Henderson | 1997 |
George Lewis | 1996 |
Brendan Walsh | 1995 |
Mike Summa | 1994 |
Greg Hurd | 1993 |
Gene Borek | 1992 |
Jim O’Mara | 1991 |
Mike Hebron | 1990 |
Mike Hebron | 1989 |
John Kennedy | 1988 |
Jim McLean | 1987 |
Walter Campbell | 1986 |
John Kennedy | 1985 |
Larry Craig | 1984 |
Tommy Murphy | 1983 |
Carl Lohren | 1982 |
Mike Hebron | 1981 |
Nunzio Ciampi | 1980 |
Ron Nicol | 1979 |
Andy Nusbaum | 1978 |
Bob Watson | 1977 |
Joe Moresco | 1976 |
Charles Beverage | 1975 |
Frank Cardi | 1974 |
Charles Beverage | 1973 |
Tony Marco | 1972 |
