2022 Award Nominations
The nominations deadline for the 2022 Distinguished PGM Awards is November 15, 2021.
2021 Awards Announced
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – James Ondo ’05
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Jimmy Nickerson ’95
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Allen Terrell ’97
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Randy Doucette ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Eric Dugas ’05
2020 Awards Ceremony
The following five awards were recognized at the PGA Golf Management alumni gathering at the PGA Show on Jan. 22:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Sara Muldoon ’92
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Glenn Murray ’03
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Joey Wuertemberger ’01
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Pete Butt ’99
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Wyatt Worthington ’12
2019 Awards Ceremony
The following five awards were recognized for the first time at the PGA Golf Management alumni gathering at the PGA Show on Jan. 23:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Mark Rashell ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Justin Norvell ’04
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Michael Jacobs ’99
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Whitney Trimble ’00
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Chad Collins ’01
Special thanks to our 2019 awards sponsor Prize Possessions
Distinguished PGM Award Descriptions
Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional
- Methodist University graduate
- Class A PGA member in good standing
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor fellow PGA members
- Recognized at the chapter, section, or national level one or more times
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement outside of the business of golf.
- Developed the image, reputation and ability to inspire and mentor others in the business community.
- Dedicated to serving their surrounding community
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor fellow PGA members
- Recognized at the chapter, section, or national level for golf instruction one or more times
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Industry
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor colleagues in the industry
- Dedicated to serving their surrounding community
Distinguished PGM Graduate Player
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in either amateur or professional tournaments
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire future players