Paul Whitman Honored with National #GameChanger Award at 2026 PGA Show

The Alabama – NW Florida Section is proud to announce that Paul Whitman was honored during the #GameChanger Awards Ceremony at the 2026 PGA Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

Led by PGA Master Professional and fellow PGA Jr. League Coach Suzy Whaley, PGA, the ceremony recognized 105 PGA of America Golf Professionals and LPGA Professionals whose PGA Jr. League programs demonstrated exceptional growth, engagement and commitment to youth development in 2025. Award recipients were honored across three categories based on program size and Player Engagement benchmarks.

Whitman was recognized for leading the largest PGA Jr. League program in the Alabama – NW Florida Section, as well as for his commitment to a range of programming for families, children of all ages, and continued education. To receive this Player Engagement #GameChangers status, PGA Professionals must lead 40 or more registered and active PGA Jr. League players, host programs across both 13u and 17u divisions in multiple seasons, facilitate PGA Family Golf events, and complete ADM Certification along with additional PGA Coach training.

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