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 15, 2025 – Nominations Open
February 13, 2026 – Nominations Close
March 24, 2026 – Nominee Applications Due
CO PGA West Chapter Spring Meeting – Awardees Recognized
Current Award Winners
| Award | Name | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Professional of the Year | Tim Tafoya, PGA | Tiara Rado Golf Course |
| Teacher of the Year | Pete Roach, PGA | Sonnenalp Golf Club |
| Professional Development Award | Not Awarded | |
| Bill Strausbaugh Award | Jeff Boyer, PGA | Eagle Ranch Golf Club |
| Player Development Award | Bryan Marshall, PGA | Bookcliff Country Club |
| Youth Player Development Award | Brayden Kelley, PGA | Tiara Rado Golf Course |
| Public Merchandiser of the Year | Trey Johnson, PGA | Vail Golf Club |
| Private Merchandiser of the Year | Max Twarjan, PGA | |
| Resort Merchandiser of the Year | Not Awarded | |
| Salesperson of the Year | Kelly Deimund, PGA | Levelwear |
| Assistant Golf Professional of the Year | David Brown, PGA | Vail Golf Club |
| Warren Smith Award | Not Awarded | |
| Patriot Award | David Havens, PGA | Eagle Ranch Golf Course |
| Associate Player of the Year | Chris Kennedy | Murphy Creek Golf Course |
| Senior Player of the Year | Doug Rohrbaugh, PGA | River Valley Ranch Golf Course |
| Player of the Year | Ben Lanting, PGA | Bear Creek Golf Club |
| Superintendent of the Year | Dane Bennett | Sonnenalp Golf 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.
