2018 Section Award Winners
GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
John Van Vleet, PGA
Preston Golf & Country Club - Preston, Idaho
This award is based on the candidate’s entire record as a golf professional as it relates to service, length of membership, performance at club job and promotion of golf.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Paul Weyland, PGA
Falcon Crest Golf Course - Kuna, Idaho
Based on the candidate’s overall dedication and talent for teaching the game of golf.
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Luke Sestero, PGA
Crane Creek Country Club - Boise, Idaho
The assistant professional who carries out his or her responsibilities in the most helpful manner to his or her head professional.
YOUTH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Jeff Allen, PGA
Hilands Golf Club - Billings, Montana
PGA member who provides excellent experience for junior golfers and who best exemplifies the ideals of those who work with youth.
BILL STRAUSBAUGH AWARD
Mike Dayley, PGA
Blackfoot Golf Course - Blackfoot, Idaho
Based on contributions to club relations and employment.
HORTON SMITH AWARD
Jonathan Gibbs, PGA
BanBury Golf Course - Eagle, Idaho
Based on contributions to golf professional continuing education.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Lucas Brick, PGA
The Valley Club - Hailey, Idaho
Award recognizes the individual PGA member for their extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of player development.
RESORT MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR
Tate Mills, PGA
Elkhorn Resort - Sun Valley, Idaho
Award recognizes the Resort Merchandiser of the Year based on the candidate’s abilities to purchase, present, and sell golf-related products in the most effective and attractive way possible while providing a high level of service to the customer at a resort golf facility.
PRIVATE MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR
Paul-David Milton, PGA
Huntsman Springs - Driggs, Idaho
Award recognizes the Private Merchandiser of the Year based on the candidate’s abilities to purchase, present, and sell golf-related products in the most effective and attractive way possible while providing a high level of service to the customer at a private golf facility.
PUBLIC MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR
Jerry Breaux, PGA
BanBury Golf Course - Eagle, Idaho
Award recognizes the Public Merchandiser of the Year based on the candidate’s abilities to purchase, present, and sell golf-related products in the most effective and attractive way possible while providing a high level of service to the customer at a public golf facility.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ben Bryson, PGA
BanBury Golf Course - Eagle, Idaho
Based on most total points accumulated in various designated chapter, section, regional, and national events.
SENIOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR
John Graham, PGA
Sand Creek Golf Course - Idaho Falls, Idaho
Based on most total points accumulated in various designated chapter, section, regional, and national events.