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Hall of Fame and Special Awards

Hall of Fame and Special Awards

The Hall of Fame was been established in 2008 to acknowledge PGA Professionals for their dedication and contributions to the game of golf and the Connecticut Section. Professionals that are inducted are honored for their service and historical impact on their fellow members, the golfers that they have served, and for the support of the PGA mission statement of growing the game and making golf a better game for all.

The following eligibility requirements must be met for consideration for induction into the Connecticut PGA Professional Hall of Fame: must be a minimum of 50 years old; must have been affiliated with the section for a minimum of 10 years; and must have been a member of The PGA of America for a minimum of 20 years.

The Class of 2025 inductee was announced at the 91st Annual Fall Meeting. The following  inductee will be honored at the Spring Meeting on April 15, 2025 at TPC River Highlands.

Class of 2025:

Suzy Whaley

Each year, the Connecticut Section PGA presents eleven awards to recognize outstanding performance and superior achievements by members of our section.

Below are the list of 2024 recipients. The complete record of recipients is listed in our media guide.

2024 Special Awards Recipients

  • Golf Professional of the Year, Howie Friday
  • Teacher & Coach of the Year, Tom Pannier
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award, William Wallis
  • Professional Development Award, Philip Krick Jr.
  • Player Development Award, Tom Rosati
  • Youth Player Development Award, Alex Cavaliere
  • Merchandiser of the Year (Public), Jordan Gosler
  • Merchandiser of the Year (Private), Jacob Rotherham
  • Assistant Professional of the Year, Dan Harrison
  • Patriot Award, Sean Busca
  • Golf Sales Representative of the Year, Brian Murphy
  • Section Player of the Year – Chris Tallman
  • Senior Section Player of the Year – Jan Wivestad
  • Junior Golf Association (Boy) Player of the Year: Phillip Kim
  • Junior Golf Association (Girl) Player of the Year: Lauren Connor
  • Jack Kelly Girl Sportsmanship: TBD
  • Jack Kelly Boy Sportsmanship: TBD