Please join us in recognizing the WNYPGA 2025 Special Award winners. 16 individuals are being recognized for outstanding leadership, mentorship, coaching, playing, merchandising, and growing the game. All individuals will be recognized at the Country Club of Rochester at this year’s Centennial Gala.
We would like to formally congratulate the following individuals on their prestigious awards. This esteemed class includes:
- Golf Professional of the Year: Neil Reidy, PGA
- Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Nick Quarantillo
- PGA Golf Executive of the Year: Bob King, PGA
- Bill Strausbaugh Award: Chris Kulinski, PGA
- Deacon Palmer Award: Mike D’Agostino, PGA
- Teacher & Coach of the Year Award: Sean Lalley, PGA
- Youth Player Development Award: Rodney Blair, PGA
- Professional Development Award: Chris Kulinski, PGA
- Player Development Award: Rob Krajewski, PGA
- Patriot Award: Dan Antonucci, PGA
- Merchandiser (Private): Jay Sutherland, PGA
- Merchandiser (Public/Semi Private): Dan Rettig, PGA
- Merchandiser (Resort): Kyle Benish, PGA
- Sales Representative Award: Taylor Gesel, PGA
- Superintendent Award: Terrance DiLoreto
- Media Representative: Thad Brown
The Golf Professional of the Year Award is the highest annual honor given to a WNYPGA Professional. It’s awarded for qualities of leadership, strong moral character, and substantial record of service to the WNYPGA Section and the game of golf. A PGA Member since 2007, Reidy started his career in the South Florida Section. After one year as an Assistant Golf Professional, Reidy made the move to Western New York first working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Oak Hill Country Club before landing as a Head Professional at Cobblestone Creek Country Club in 2011.
As we kick off the 2025 golf season, we welcome all our members to an exciting year of growth, camaraderie, and competition. Here’s to a season filled with new opportunities, memorable moments, and continued success. Let’s make this Centennial season one to remember!