Section Honors Special Award Winners

The Section will host its annual Special Awards Dinner at Wynlakes Country Club in Montgomery on February 2, 2025. This event is always a highlight of the year as the Section celebrates its outstanding PGA Professionals’ contributions to the Section and the Association.

2024 Alabama – NW Florida Section Special Award Winners

Golf Professional of the Year: John Carney, Jr., PGA | Riverchase Country Club

Assistant Professional of the Year: Matthew Sallade, PGA | Country Club of Birmingham

Teacher of the Year: Brian Speakman, PGA | Greystone Golf & Country Club

Professional Development Award: Craig Bocking, PGA | The Ledges

Bill Strausbaugh Award: Jake Spott, PGA | Hoover Country Club

Player Development Award: Sarah Sargent, PGA | Country Club of Birmingham

Youth Player Development Award: Chris Biggins, PGA | Country Club of Birmingham

Merchandiser of the Year – Private: Brian Corn, PGA | Shoal Creek

Merchandiser of the Year – Public: Stephen Worthy, PGA | Gunter’s Landing

Merchandiser of the Year – Resort: David Watson, PGA | Kiva Dunes

Player of the Year: Paul McClure, PGA | RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove

Senior Player of the Year: Todd Bailey, PGA | Lake Forest Yacht & Country Club

Assistant Player of the Year: Christian Bosso | Pensacola Country Club