West Chapter Awards
The Colorado PGA will be using an online awards tool called OpenWater to collect and manage award nominations, as well as award applications. This tool will help create a more efficient and streamlined process both at the Section and National Award levels.
To submit a nomination, you must create an account and complete the nomination form(s). You can log back into OpenWater to submit more nominations at any time during the nomination period please see dates and deadlines below.
COLORADO PGA - WEST CHAPTER AWARDS SCHEDULE
April 11, 2024 – Nominations Open
February 14, 2025 – Nominations Close
March 23, 2025 – Nominee Applications Due
CO PGA West Chapter Spring Meeting – Awardees Recognized
Current Award Winners
| Award | Name | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Professional of the Year | Mark Matz, PGA | Beaver Creek |
| Teacher of the Year | Elizabeth McCabe, PGA | Country Club of the Rockies |
| Professional Development Award | Not Awarded | |
| Bill Strausbaugh Award | Max Twarjan, PGA | Maroon Creek Club |
| Player Development Award | Tim Tafoya, PGA | Tiara Rado Golf Course |
| Youth Player Development Award | Loren Forney, PGA | LoFo Golf |
| Public Merchandiser of the Year | Nathan Corsbie, PGA | Eagle Ranch Golf Course |
| Private Merchandiser of the Year | David Thompson, PGA | Aspen Glen Club |
| Resort Merchandiser of the Year | Not Awarded | |
| Salesperson of the Year | Shaun Haberstroh | TaylorMade |
| Assistant Golf Professional of the Year | Andrew Villescas, PGA | Vail Golf Club |
| Warren Smith Award | Not Awarded | |
| Patriot Award | Not Awarded | |
| Associate Player of the Year | Andy Connell | Tru Spec - Denver |
| Senior Player of the Year | Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA | River Valley Ranch Golf Course |
| Player of the Year | Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA | River Valley Ranch Golf Course |
| Superintendent of the Year | Brett Klahr | Maroon Creek Club |
Previous West Chapter Award Winners
In an effort to keep an historic record of past West Chapter award winners, the following lists have been compiled. There are a few gaps that still need to be filled. If you have knowledge of any of the missing information or any corrections that should be made, please email Justin Limon at jlimon@pgahq.com.om.
