Every year the Utah Section PGA is proud to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in our golf community. We are fortunate to have so many people who dedicate their time and talents to the growth of the game. We congratulate all of them on a job well done.
On behalf of the Utah Section PGA officers and awards committee, we present the 2023 Utah Section PGA Award winners:
Professional of the Year – Jeff John, Logan River
Teacher of the Year – Jake Blair, Victory Golf Works
Youth Player Development Leader – Tele Wightman, Thanksgiving Point
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – Dustin Pimm, Mountain View
PGA Professional Development Award – Jared Barnes, Cedar Ridge
Merchandiser of the Year-Private Facility – Chris Moody, Riverside Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year-Public Facility – Jordan Van Orman, Palisade
Player Development Award – Bruce Summerhays, Glenmoor
Jeff Beaudry Golf Ambassador Award – Aaron Goodman, Utah Section Office
Bill Strausbaugh Award – Chris Johnson, Sun Hills
Wesley Ruff Golf Citizen Award – Garrit Johnson, Fairways Media
Jon Unger Sales Person of the Year – Phil Deimling, FootJoy
Doug Vilven Distinguished Service Award – Dan Roskelley, Retired
Superintendent of the Year- Private Facility – Eric Gifford, The Country Club
Superintendent of the Year- Public Facility – Jason Moon, Hubbard
Governor’s Golf Industry Service Award – Jackie Price, Wendover Casinos