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 Howard Glasser, PGA Eagle Springs Golf Club
Teacher of the Year Not Awarded
Professional Development Award Not Awarded
Bill Strausbaugh Award Not Awarded
Player Development Award Not Awarded
Youth Player Development Award Andrew Villescas, PGA Vail Golf Club
Public Merchandiser of the Year Trey Johnson, PGA Vail Golf Club
Private Merchandiser of the Year Darren Szot, PGA The Club at Cordillera
Resort Merchandiser of the Year Not Awarded
Salesperson of the Year Jaime Zabolio Imperial Headwear
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Mitch Murray Maroon Creek Club
Warren Smith Award Not Awarded
Patriot Award Ryan Flamm, PGA EagleVail Golf Club
Associate Player of the Year Andy Connell The Ridge at Castle Pines North
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 Jacob Tilmann Vail 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.

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