Each year members of the Oregon Chapter PGA are selected by their peers to receive the following awards based on their outstanding achievements. These honorees will then be nominated by the Chapter for PNW Section awards. The nomination process is critical in recognizing the excellent contributions our PGA Professionals are making across our industry and in our community.
2020 Oregon Chapter PGA Award Winners
Golf Professional of the Year
John Grothe, Willamette Valley Country Club
Teacher of the Year
Debby King, The Kingdom of Golf Experience School
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
BJ Lewis, Illahe Hills Country Club
PGA Professional Development Award
Harold Bluestein, Harold Bluestein Golf LLC
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Jeff Simonds, Bandon Dunes Resort
Player Development Award
Jake Bader, Colwood Golf Center
Youth Player Development Award
Jared Lambert, Meadow Lakes Golf Course
Patriot Award
Chris Woods, GOLFTEC – Beaverton
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort
Jake Sestero, Bandon Dunes Resort
Merchandiser of the Year – Public
Matt Brown, The Highlands Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Private
John Grothe, Willamette Valley Country Club