Alabama - NW Florida PGA
2020 Special Award WinnersProfessional of the Year
Rick Gorman, PGA (Scenic Hills Country Club)
Professional Development Award
Matt Sheppard, PGA (Willow Point Golf & Country Club)
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Ty Andersen, PGA (Life Member)
Teacher of the Year
Craig Bocking, PGA (The Ledges)
Youth Player Development Award
Max Doster, PGA (Blackburn Golf Academy at Greystone Golf & Country Club)
Player Development Award
Aaron Croyle, PGA (The Country Club of Birmingham)
Assistant Professional of the Year
Chris Biggins, PGA (The Country Club of Birmingham)
Merchandiser of the Year - Private
David Pilkington, PGA (Pensacola Country Club)
Merchandiser of the Year - Public
Josh Meador, PGA (A.C. Read Golf Course)
Merchandiser of the Year - Resort
Rick Hileman, PGA (Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort)
Player of the Year
Todd Bailey, PGA (Dewsweepers Performance Academy)
Senior Player of the Year
Neil Thompson, PGA (Ballantrae Golf Club)
Assistant Player of the Year
Paul McClure (RTJ Golf Trail at Magnolia Grove)
Because of the postponement of the 2021 Alabama–NW Florida PGA Annual Meeting, all Special Award recipients will be recognized throughout 2021 on the Section’s digital platforms. Official honors will be made later in 2021 at the rescheduled Annual Meeting.