Andy Miller, PGA, a Philadelphia PGA Section Member and PGA Director of Instruction at LedgeRock Golf Club in Mohnton, Pennsylvania, is the 2021 PGA Youth Player Development Award winner. The honor is given to a PGA Member who has made extraordinary and exemplary contributions and achievements in the area of youth player development. He boasts an impressive record of serving his fellow PGA Members currently in the role of Section Chairman of Instruction and contributing to numerous committees, including Player Development. Miller is well known in his community for working with local businesses, charities and schools to grow the game of golf. He was an early adopter of PGA Jr. League and was Mid-Atlantic Captain of the Year in 2013. Miller has a passion for sharing his expertise with others, which he displayed on a large scale by presenting on junior golf at the CMAA World Conference in San Francisco back in 2018. He has received several awards from the Philadelphia PGA Section, including Teacher & Coach of the Year Award (2020); Youth Player Development Award (2013, 2018, 2019,); 5-Time Golf Range Magazine Growth of the Game Award, and one of Golf Digest “Best in PA” 2017-2022. Miller is a US Kids Master Coach and a certified PGA Coach.

Full Press Release: Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2022) – PGA Golf Professional of the Year Tom Wildenhaus, PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year Jamie Mulligan and PGA Golf Executive of the Year Joe Assell headline the PGA of America’s National Awards for 2021.

The 13 winners were unveiled during the 2022 PGA Show’s Opening Ceremony today at the Orange County Convention Center.

“This year’s outstanding class of National Awards recipients are inspiring those involved with the game of golf and the advancement of PGA Professionals throughout our industry,” said PGA President Jim Richerson. “The PGA of America is proud to recognize their accomplishments, as they reflect the incredible expertise and talent throughout our Association. From nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals, these 13 recipients are at the forefront, reflecting a standard of success for all of us to emulate and admire.”

2021 PGA of America National Awards Recipients

• PGA Golf Professional of the Year
  Tom Wildenhaus, PGA – Olde Florida Golf Club – Naples, Fla.

• PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year
  Jamie Mulligan, PGA – Virginia Country Club – Long Beach, Calif.

• PGA Golf Executive of the Year
  Joe Assell, PGA – GOLFTEC – Englewood, Colo.

• Bill Strausbaugh Award
  Tim Beckwith, PGA (posthumous) – Sarasota National Golf Club – Sarasota, Fla.

• PGA Professional Development Award
  Dr. Rich Ballinger, PGA – Sam Houston State PGA Golf Management University Program –
  Huntsville, Texas

• Deacon Palmer Award
  Bryan DeMarco, PGA – Pine Barrens Golf Club – Jackson, N.J.

• Patriot Award
  Joe Grohman, PGA – Old Ranch Country Club/PGA Hope National Trainer – Seal Beach, Calif.

• PGA Player Development Award
  Thomas Yost, PGA – First Tee – Four Corners – Kirtland, N.M.

• PGA Youth Player Development Award
  Andrew Miller, PGA – LedgeRock Golf Club – Mohnton, Pa.

• Herb Graffis Award
  Carolinas PGA Section

• PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Resort Category
  Caroline Basarab, PGA – Reynolds Lake Oconee – Greensboro, Ga.

• PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Public Category
  Brian Tolnar, PGA  – Mill Creek Park Golf Course – Canfield, Ohio

• PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private Category
  Ian Brown, PGA – Butterfield Country Club – Oakbrook, Ill.

For bios and information on all of the PGA of America National Award winners, click here.

The 2021 PGA of America National Awards are scheduled to be presented on Nov. 1, as part of the 2022 PGA Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Herb Graffis Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting content that week as well.

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Jared Minski, Mastro Communications  732-469-5700 jared@mastrocomm.com