Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA Section bestows awards

The Northern Chapter of the North Florida PGA Section recently held its annual awards presentation event at TPC Sawgrass.

There were 16 award categories, and 12 of the 14 award winners were in attendance. Brian Riddle and Wes Tucker both won two awards. Absent were Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth and Bob Wallace. Below is the list of winners.

• Golf Professional of the Year: Wes Tucker, PGA, St. Johns Golf Club

• Teacher & Coach of the Year: Andrew Lanahan, PGA, TOUR Performance Center TPC Sawgrass

• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Brian Riddle, PGA, TPC Sawgrass

• Patriot Award: Reagan Davis, PGA, World Golf Village

• Youth Player Development Award: Nick Nuzzo, PGA, TPC Sawgrass

• Player Development Award: Aaron Russell, PGA, Sawgrass Country Club

• Merchandiser of the Year (Private Category): Rich Podwalski, PGA, Atlantic Beach Country Club

• Merchandiser of the Year (Public Category): Wes Tucker, PGA, St. Johns Golf Club

• Merchandiser of the Year (Resort Category): Brian Riddle, PGA, TPC Sawgrass

• Assistant Professional of the Year: Bea Mauricio, PGA, St. Johns Golf Club

• Sales Professional of the Year: Dean Kennedy, FootJoy/Links & King

• Distinguished Service Award: Clayton Bromberg, Underwood Jewelers

• Superintendent of the Year: Josh Urbanec, San Jose Country Club

• 2025 Rolex Player of the Year: Stephanie Connelly-Eiswerth, PGA, San Jose Country Club

• 2025 Rolex Senior Player of the Year: Bob Wallace, PGA, The Palencia Club

• 2025 Rolex Assistant Player of the Year: Mark Tullo de Best, Deerwood Country Club