On April 20th the Southwest Florida Chapter of the PGA held it’s annual spring meeting and awards ceremony at Heritage Palms Country Club in Ft. Myers. The following Professionals were recognized for their dedication to the game and the local community.
GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Donald Shea / Foxfire Country Club
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Highest honor paid to a professional.
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Demonstrates leadership, service and promotion of the game of golf.
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Successful performance at his/her facility
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Provides a level of service to the Chapter and his/her peers.
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Quality of image as a golf professional and inspires fellow professionals.
ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR
E.J. McDonnell / Bonita Bay Club
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PGA Professional whose performance as an assistant professional demonstrates skills similar to the requirements of a head professional.
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Promotes the game of golf through his/her daily activities through word and deed.
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Actively promotes the image of fellow assistants within the Chapter.
VINCE SMITH AWARD
(LOW STROKE AVG.)
Nevin Sutcliff / PGA Professional
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Adam Bazalgette / Club at Mediterra
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Outstanding service as a golf instructor at his/her club/course/range.
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Creates an impact on his/her peers and the Chapter.
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Demonstrates leadership, service, and promotion of the game of golf.
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Innovative contributions to golf instruction.
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Articles written for publication in the media, magazines, or books.
HENRY B WATKINS AWARD (AMATEUR OF THE YEAR)
Bill Baker / Foxfire Country Club
• A resident within the boundaries of the Chapter who demonstrates leadership in golf by either playing ability or program administration and promotion of the game and/or the PGA.
JUNIOR GOLF LEADER
Rodney Bungartz / Arrowhead Golf Course
Promotes junior programs and events in the Chapter. (i.e. donating a facility/their time for an event)
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Active involvement in the development, promotion, and advancement of junior golf.
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Demonstrates integrity, positive image, and leadership in the area of junior golf.
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Acceptance as a mentor to junior golfers as a person of outstanding character.
MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR
Private – Christy Hedrickbourn / Fiddlesticks Country Club
Resort – Scott Richardson / LaPlaya
Public – Mike Dopslaff / Arrowhead Golf Course
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A Class A professional directly responsible for budgeting, buying, promoting, and selling merchandise in his/her golf shop.
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Professional who demonstrates outstanding skill in understanding his/her consumer needs.
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Successful fiscal performance for the year over the previous year. (i.e. turns, margins, etc.)
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Outstanding demonstration of merchandising skills in the area of display, attention to detail, unique and innovative merchandising programs and promotions.
BILL STRAUSBAUGH AWARD
Dan Gawronski / PGA Professional
- Distinguished in the field of club relations.
- Active involvement in Chapter networking for the benefit of fellow professionals within the Chapter.
- Demonstrates an active involvement in improving the conditions of employment within the Chapter.
- Contributions of articles, seminars, or the like for the benefit of the PGA Professional.
HORTON SMITH AWARD
Josh Musselman / Josh Musselman’s Golf Express
• Outstanding and continuing contributions to developing and improving educational opportunities for the PGA
Professional.
• Assistance toward the development of articles which benefit and relate to education.
• Promotes and builds the image of the PGA Professional. 
PLAYER OF THE YEAR Dennis Meyer / Dennis Meyer’s Golf School
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