2022 West Chapter Award Winners Press Release
Larkspur, CO - Each year, PGA Professionals throughout the Colorado PGA West Chapter are chosen based on their exemplary performance within individual awarded categories. Nominated and selected by their peers, these individuals are shining examples of how PGA Members can grow the game of golf and positively impact their communities. In recognition of their accomplishments, each person received a memento at the West Chapter Spring Meeting, which was held on April 14, 2023, at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, CO.
Highlighting the impressive roster is PGA Professional Luke Brosterhous, Director of Instruction at M3 Golf Lab and the Colorado PGA West Chapter President. When asked what it meant to be recognized by his West Chapter peers and join this elite group, Brosterhous answered, "It's an honor to be recognized by your peers, and I am humbled to have been chosen among such other deserving candidates. Our team has worked hard to create something unique & effective, and this award is evidence of their hard work. I'm grateful to be a part of it, and look forward to building off this momentum into the future".
Congratulations to all award winners!
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Trey Johnson, PGA
Head Professional Vail Golf Club
The Colorado PGA West Chapter Assistant Golf Professional of the Year is awarded to a PGA Member or Associate for overall performance, including leadership, service, and promotion of the game of golf. Overall performance at the member’s facility, level of service to the PGA Section and to the Association, Colorado PGA Assistant Professional Association, and image as a golf professional are some of the criteria considered for this award. Finally, active participation in programs such as tournaments, education, and volunteer service to the Section is considered. Trey was awarded the Assistant Professional award while he held the position. He has since been promoted to Head Golf Professional.
Golf Professional of the Year
Tim Tafoya, PGA
Director Golf at Tiara Rado Golf Course
The Colorado PGA West Chapter Golf Professional of the Year is awarded to a PGA Professional for overall performance, including leadership and service, and promotion of the game of golf. Overall performance at the member’s facility, level of service to the PGA Section and to the Association, and image as a golf professional are some of the criteria considered for this award
Merchandiser of the Year - Private
Greg Bryan, PGA
Head Professional Roaring Fork Club
The Colorado PGA West Chapter Merchandiser of the Year award recognizes Colorado PGA West Chapter Professionals who have demonstrated superior skills as merchandisers in the promotion of golf. Awarded in three categories (Private, Resort, and Public/Municipal/Military/Semi-Private), credit rating, community involvement, staffing, inventory, displays, and merchandising techniques are some of the criteria considered for this award. Only one category received award nominations
Patriot Award
Bill Hughes, PGA
General Manager Country Club of the Rockies
The Patriot Award is presented to a Colorado PGA West Chapter Professional who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to the men and women who have valiantly served and protected the United States of America. The following guidelines are used to determine nominees for this prestigious award:
- Contributions and support to the United States Armed Forces and its Activity-Duty personnel and Veterans.
- Proven interest, concern, and ability to provide opportunities and experience for Active-Duty personnel and Veterans to learn and play golf.
- Demonstration and acknowledgment as an individual of outstanding leadership and strong moral character.
Teacher of the Year
Luke Brosterhous, PGA
Director of Instruction at M3 Golf Lab
This award bestows special recognition on a Colorado PGA West Chapter Professional for excellence in golf instruction and overall performance. Promotion of golf, use of teaching aids, involvement in junior golf activities, teaching techniques, service to the Section as a volunteer instructor at Section clinics, and articles published are some of the criteria considered for this award.
Warren Smith Award
Alice Plain, PGA
Director of Golf at Vail Golf Club
The Warren Smith Award is awarded to a Colorado PGA West Chapter PGA Professional for special contributions to the game of golf, the Colorado Section, junior golf, and their facility. The successful candidate will bestow special recognition for outstanding contributions to the game and the Section. Contributions to community charities, junior golf, and facility are some of the criteria considered. The honor should be awarded based on a professional’s entire career as a PGA Member. Due to the special circumstances of this award, the Committee reserves the right only to recognize an individual for this award when warranted.
Youth Player Development
Trey Johnson, PGA
Head Professional at Vail Golf Club
This award is designed to recognize a Colorado PGA West Chapter Professional who is a leader in junior golf, reflects the image and qualities that juniors can emulate, and provides opportunities and experiences for juniors to learn and play golf. A member’s contributions to Sectional and National junior programs and involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the facility and community levels are some of the criteria considered for this award.
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Ryan Flamm, PGA
Director of Golf at EagleVail Golf Club
This award is presented to Colorado PGA West Chapter Professionals who have shown outstanding integrity and commitment to mentoring fellow PGA Professionals and have significantly impacted the careers of other PGA Professionals. The award also considers the member’s service to the Association, Section, and involvement in community and charitable activities.
Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year
Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA
Instructor at River Valley Ranch Golf Course
Player of the Year honors are awarded based on performance at any Colorado PGA West Chapter event. All COPGA events played west of the Continental Divide are considered part of the West Chapter.
Salesperson of the Year
Mike Bryant
Cobra Puma Golf
The Sales Representative of the Year Award was established to honor a Sales Representative who partners with the professionals of the Colorado Section in order to enhance the golf professional's business.
About the Colorado PGA:
The Colorado Section of the PGA promotes the game of golf for the golfers of Colorado, Eastern Wyoming, and a small part of South Dakota. The Section aims to promote enjoyment and involvement in the game of golf and contribute to its growth by providing services to golf professionals and the industry within the Section.
The Section accomplishes this purpose by enhancing the skills of its professionals and the opportunities for amateurs, employers, manufacturers, employees, and the general public within the Section. The Colorado PGA has more than 825 members and associates.
The main purpose of the PGA of America is to guide, train, and educate qualified individuals to become PGA members who serve the golf industry in various capacities.
About the Colorado PGA’s West Chapter:
The West Chapter of the Colorado PGA encompasses those members and associates that work west of the Continental Divide in the state of Colorado. The West Chapter is made up of approximately 100 Members and Associates, with over 50 facilities being located in the Chapter.
The West Chapter is governed by Officers elected by the Chapter Membership. The Core Purpose of the Chapter is to deliver the member programs and services of the Colorado PGA on the Western Slope. The West Chapter provides continuing education, pro-only, and pro-am tournaments.New Paragraph
