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Section Awards Program

WNYPGA Section Special Awards

The Western New York PGA conducts a special awards program each year that gives recognition to Western New York PGA Professionals for their outstanding contributions, performance, and achievements within their golf profession and the Western New York Section. Congratulations to all of the 2024 WNYPGA Section Award Winners listed below!

If you have questions about the Section Awards please contact Chairman of the Awards and Hall of Fame Committee, Kyle Benish, PGA at kylebenish@gmail.com

2024 Award Winners & Archives

Golf Professional of the Year

MICHAEL O'CONNOR, PGA
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Bill Strausbaugh Award

CHRIS KULINSKI, PGA
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Professional Development Award

KYLE BENISH, PGA
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Teacher of the Year

MARC ROSA, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Private

BEN WINDOFT, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Public

ANTHONY SCHIRO
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Merchandiser of the Year - Resort

KYLE BENISH, PGA
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Player Development Award

BOB KING, PGA
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Youth Player Development Award

JOE BOCK, PGA
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Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

JACOB ECKLEY, PGA
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Patriot Award

JEFF MIETUS, PGA
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Deacon Palmer Award

MIKE D'AGOSTINO, PGA
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PGA Golf Executive of the Year

MICHAEL O'CONNOR, PGA
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Sales Representative of the Year

JEFF BEAVER, PGA
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Superintendent Award

JUSTIN SUDO
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Media Representative of the Year

BRIAN KOZIOL
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Spectator of the Year

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Player of the Year

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Senior Player of the Year

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Assistant Player of the Year

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