BOYLSTON, Mass. – The New England PGA Section gathered to honor its finest on Saturday, October 24, hosting the 2026 NEPGA Awards Banquet at The Haven Country Club. The evening recognized 15 major section award winners for their exceptional contributions across the region, along with outstanding professionals across the Section’s six chapters: Cape Cod, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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The celebration opened with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by The Blue Minx Band, setting a vibrant tone as PGA Professionals, colleagues, family, and friends connected ahead of the program. Dinner was served by The Haven Country Club as attendees turned their attention to the stage.

Serving as Master of Ceremonies was Jim Remy, PGA—Past President of both the PGA of America and the NEPGA, Director of the NEPGA Seniors Association, and NEPGA Hall of Fame member. Throughout the evening, honorees stepped up to accept their awards, sharing personal reflections on their careers, gratitude for their mentors and facilities, and the leadership principles that guided them along the way.

The evening culminated in a fireside chat between Remy and the 2026 NEPGA Golf Professional of the Year, Michael Bradshaw, PGA, COO and Director of Golf at Kirkbrae Country Club. Recognized for his longstanding leadership and dedicated service to the Section, his facility, and its membership, Bradshaw reflected on the mentors who shaped his career and shared the philosophy at the heart of his work: ensuring every detail of the club experience brightens a member’s day.

2026 NEPGA Major Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year: Michael Bradshaw, PGA (Kirkbrae Country Club)

  • Assistant Professional of the Year: Fergus Keane III, PGA (Boston Golf Club)

  • Bill Strausbaugh Award: Hal Jacobs, PGA (Wellesley Country Club)

  • Deacon Palmer Award: David Sibley, PGA (Awarded Posthumously)

  • George S. Wemyss Award: Fred Corcoran (Golf for All)

  • Sales Representative of the Year: Dave Woods (FootJoy)

  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private: Jason Winslow, PGA (Eastward Ho! Golf Club)

  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public: Keith Gagnon, PGA (The Captains Golf Course)

  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort: Peter Doherty, PGA (Atkinson Resort & Country Club)

  • Patriot Award: Jason Howard, PGA (Kirkbrae Country Club)

  • Golf Executive of the Year: Max Doctoroff, PGA (NEPGA)

  • Professional Development Award: David Jankowski, PGA (Golf Garage VT)

  • Player Development Award: Naomi Nesenoff, PGA (She’s My Golf Pro)

  • Teacher of the Year: Darren Falk, PGA (Holly Ridge Golf Club)

  • Youth Player Development Award: Brian Bickford, PGA (Maine State Golf Association)

The New England PGA would like to extend a huge thank you to Head Golf Professional Como, PGA and the entire staff at The Haven CC for hosting the 2026 Awards Banquet.