2021 Section Award Winners
GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Wes Roberts, PGA
Shooting Star of Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming
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 & COACH OF THE YEAR
T.J. Yeaton, PGA
Shooting Star of Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming
Based on the candidate’s overall dedication and talent for teaching the game of golf.
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Robert Holmes, PGA
The Club at SpurWing - Meridian, 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
Zach Abels, PGA
Canyon Springs Golf Course - Twin Falls, Idaho
PGA member who provides excellent experience for junior golfers and who best exemplifies the ideals of those who work with youth.
BILL STRAUSBAUGH AWARD
No Recipient in 2021
Based on contributions to club relations and employment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Doug Hagen, PGA
Riverside Country Club - Bozeman, Montana
Based on contributions to golf professional continuing education.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Andrew Navarro, PGA
The Club at 3 Creek - Jackson, Wyoming
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
No Recipient in 2021
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
Greg Wagner, PGA
Moonlight Basin - Big Sky, Montana
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
Jon McAleer, PGA
Bridger Creek Golf Course - Bozeman, Montana
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 Polland, PGA
Shooting Star of Jackson Hole - Teton Village, Wyoming
Based on most total points accumulated in various designated chapter, section, regional, and national events.
WOMEN'S PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Katie Somers, 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
Jim Empey, PGA
Quail Hollow Golf Course - Boise, Idaho
Based on most total points accumulated in various designated chapter, section, regional, and national events.