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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 2023 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, Ben Wilson, PGA at benwilsonpga@gmail.com

2023 Award Winners & Archives

Golf Professional of the Year

JASON BALLARD, PGA
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Bill Strausbaugh Award

CHRIS KULINSKI, PGA
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Professional Development Award

BOB KING, PGA
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Teacher of the Year

MATT CLARK, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Private

SEAN MOFFAT, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Public

MICHAEL O'CONNOR, PGA
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Merchandiser of the Year - Resort

KYLE BENISH, PGA
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Player Development Award

MATT CLARK, PGA
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Youth Player Development Award

ERIK SKIBA, PGA
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Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

NICK PALLADINO
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Patriot Award

ANTHONY SCHIRO
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Player of the Year

ROB KRAJEWSKI, PGA
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Senior Player of the Year

KIRK STAUFFER, PGA
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Assistant Player of the Year

DAVID PATRONIK
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Salesperson of the Year

MIKE MORAN, PGA
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Superintendent Award

SCOTT DODSON
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Deacon Palmer Award

MIKE TOUHEY, PGA
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PGA Golf Executive of the Year

GARY OCCHINO, PGA
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Spectator of the Year

TEENA STAUFFER
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Media Representative of the Year

KEVIN SYLVESTER
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