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Last but certainly not least, we’re celebrating our Vermont Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Roger King, PGA, Head Golf Professional at The Sugarbush Resort Golf Club. Roger’s leadership, resilience, and commitment to community impact—from guiding Sugarbush through a remarkable recovery to championing youth development and charitable initiatives—continue to make a lasting impact across Vermont and the New England PGA.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Brennan Earls, PGA — Vermont National Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Tom Mackey, PGA — Ekwanok Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: Susan Fasoldt, PGA — Dorset Field Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Jeff Flis, PGA — Rutland Country Club
• Patriot Award: Josh Olney, PGA — Orleans Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award: Evan Carty, PGA — Burlington Country Club
• Professional Development Award: David Jankowski, PGA — Golf Garage VT

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across Vermont and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Next, we’re celebrating our Rhode Island Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Lou Rivers, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Agawam Hunt. Lou’s leadership, service to the PGA, and transformative impact at Agawam Hunt have strengthened membership engagement and elevated the club’s reputation as a premier family-focused destination in the Providence area.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Nate Chhim, PGA — Fall River Country Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Dave Tiedemann, PGA — Shelter Harbor Golf Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Tim Leigh, PGA — Fall River Country Club
• Patriot Award: Jason Howard, PGA — Kirkbrae Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: RJ Soares, PGA — Sakonnet Golf Club
• Youth Player Development: Tyler Piekarski, PGA — Button Hole Teaching Center

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across Rhode Island and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Next, we’re celebrating our New Hampshire Chapter Award Winners!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Scott DeVito, PGA, General Manager at Pease Golf Course. Scott’s decades-long leadership, commitment to public golf, and dedication to growing the game have transformed Pease into a year-round community hub and a model for excellence across the Section.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Tony Zdunko, PGA — NEPGA
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Lucas Langelier, PGA — Cochecho Country Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Jim Schouller, PGA — Abenaqui Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: Kori Doring, PGA — Coach Club
• Youth Player Development: Brian Diamond, PGA — Atkinson Resort

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf across New Hampshire and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Continuing our Chapter Award Winner announcements, we’re celebrating our Massachusetts Chapter!

Leading this year’s honorees is our Professional of the Year, Mark Aldrich, PGA, General Manager/Director of Golf at Whitinsville Golf Club. Mark’s visionary leadership, commitment to inclusion, and dedication to growing the game have transformed his club and made a lasting impact across the Massachusetts golf community and the New England PGA.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Ryan Small — Bass Rocks Golf Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Alec Vozzella — Marshfield Country Club
• Teacher of the Year: Naomi Nesenoff — She’s My Golf Pro
• Youth Player Development: Bobby Broderick — Brae Burn Country Club

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and commitment to growing the game across Massachusetts and New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Celebrating our Chapter Award Winners!

Leading the Maine Chapter honorees is the Golf Professional of the Year, Rob Jarvis, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Bangor Municipal Golf Course. A dedicated leader and past NEPGA President, Rob’s commitment to growing the game, empowering PGA Professionals, and elevating the municipal golf experience has made a lasting impact across Maine and the entire Section.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Eric Aguiar, PGA — York Golf & Tennis Club
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Jan Murken, PGA — The Woodlands Club
• Merchandiser of the Year: Dan Venezio, PGA — Portland Country Club
• Patriot Award: Sean Barrett, PGA — Falmouth Country Club
• Player Development Award: John Mullen, PGA — The Woodlands Club
• Teacher of the Year: Chris Twombly, PGA — Prouts Neck Country Club
• Youth Player Development Award: Brian Bickford, PGA — Maine Golf

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and dedication to growing the game of golf in Maine and throughout New England. 👏 ...

🏆 Celebrating our Chapter Award Winners!

Leading the Cape Cod Chapter honorees is Professional of the Year, Tim Watroba, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Hyannisport Club. Tim’s leadership, innovation, and dedication to growing the game continue to make a lasting impact across the Cape Cod golf community.

We also congratulate the rest of our outstanding award recipients:
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Frank Leja, PGA — The Club at New Seabury
• Assistant Professional of the Year: Kevin Maynard, PGA — Sankaty Head GC
• Merchandiser of the Year: Keith Gagnon, PGA — The Captains GC
• Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Hudson, PGA — Sankaty Head GC
• Youth Player Development: Dave Donnellan, PGA — Donnellan Golf 365

Thank you all for your leadership, service, and commitment to the game. 👏 ...

Orlando last week, snow this week ❄️ ⛳

The NEPGA team spent time at the PGA Show connecting with Section staff from across the country, meeting with partners, and engaging with members as we prepare for the 2026 season!

The highlight: being recognized as the ricipients of the prestigious Herb Graffis Award on the national stage, recognizing our commitment to growing the game, fostering inclusion, and creating meaningful community impact across New England. 🏆 Full release at the link in our bio!

Bring on 2026… and warmer weather! ...

🏆 HONORED ON A NATIONAL STAGE 🏆

The New England PGA Section has been named the 2026 Herb Graffis Award recipient — one of the PGA of America’s highest honors — recognizing our continued commitment to growing the game, fostering inclusion, and creating meaningful community impact across New England.

Through PGA REACH New England, our PGA Professionals, staff, volunteers, and partners reach thousands each year through youth development, Veteran engagement, and programs welcoming new and diverse participants to golf.

Thank you to everyone who helps bring this mission to life. This recognition belongs to all of you. 💙⛳

Link in bio to the full release! ...

Outstanding playing by our New England PGA Professionals in the @pga 2026 Senior Stroke Play Championship!

Ed Kirby, PGA (The Aquidneck Club) shot an impressive 7-under (208) through the 3 rounds at the Ryder & Wanamaker courses at @pgavillage to lead the way for the New England Section! Chip Johnson, PGA (Hatherly CC) came in just behind him at 6-under!

Congratulations to all ⛳️Full leaderboard at NEPGA.com ...