Utah Section PGA Award Winners

Professional of the Year
Eric Nielsen, Willow Creek

Teacher of the Year
Tommy Sharp, Golf Lab

Horton Smith Award
Chad Pettingill, Jeremy Ranch

Bill Strausbaugh Award
Tom Rogers, Promontory Club

Youth Player Development Leader
Darci Dehlin-Olsen, Glenmoor

Merchandiser of the Year- Public
Craig Norman, Hobble Creek

Merchandiser of the Year – Private
Ryan Kartchner, Hidden Valley CC

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Cole Carlson, Hidden Valley CC

Bill Howard Award
Wesley Ruff, ABC 4 Sports

Superintendent of the Year- Public
Mel Duke, Toana Vista

Superintendent of the Year- Private
Eric Gifford, Riverside CC

Gentleman Jeff Award
Steve Elliott, Forest Dale

Jon Unger Award
Jon Unger, Callaway Golf

Player Development Award
Dave Carter, Glendale

Player of the Year
Tommy Sharp, Golf Lab

Assistant Player of the Year
Chris Moody, Riverside Country Club

Senior Player of the Year
Steve Schneiter, Schneiter’s Pebblebrook

Winter Classic Champion
Zach Johnson, Davis Park

Section Champion
Tommy Sharp, Golf Lab

Senior Section Champion
Tom Costello, Stansbury

Super Senior Section Champion
Brad Stone, Davis Park

4 Ball Champions
Joe Summerhays / Joe Summerhays

Match Play Champion
Davis Garner

Senior Match Play Champion
Steve Schneiter, Schneiter’s Pebblebrook

Utah Open Champion
Patrick Fishburn (a)

Women’s Utah Open Champion
Lea Garner