Grove City, Ohio — Pinnacle Golf Club hosted the 2024 Southern Ohio PGA Awards Dinner. Over 120 people attended the dinner and ceremony. Congratulations to the 12 Award Winners from this year as well as our three Hall of Fame Inductees.
The SOPGA also honored long-time sales representative Jackie Hutchins with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Long-time Head Golf Professional and Director of Golf at Muirfield Village, Larry Dornisch, PGA, was posthumously recognized for a Legacy Award.
2024 SOPGA Hall of Fame Inductees:
Gary Dixon, PGA – Former Head Golf Professional at Athens Country Club
Cory George, PGA – Former Director of Golf and Owner at Valley View Golf Club
Don Sargent, PGA – Director of Instruction at Scioto Country Club
2024 Award Winners:
Golf Professional of the Year
Pat Bernot, PGA – Director of Instruction at GOLFTEC – Easton
Teacher & Coach of the Year presented by GOLFTEC
Chase Wilson, PGA – Director of Instruction at Columbus Country Club
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Ken Corliss, PGA – Assistant Professional at The Golf Club of Dublin
Patriot Award
Dave MacLaughlin, PGA – Director of Golf at The Golf Club at Little Turtle
Merchandiser of the Year – Private
Matt Brewer, PGA – Head Professional at Cincinnati Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year – Public
Anthony Andrews, PGA – Head Golf Professional at Blue Ash Golf Course
Player Development Award
Jackie Buckley, PGA – Director of Women’s Golf at Scioto Country Club
Youth Player Development Award
Chris Yoder, PGA – Director of Youth Player Development at Scioto Country Club
Professional Development Award
Jim Simminger, PGA – Owner, Director of Instruction at ALL iN GOLF
Assistant Professional of the Year
Wyatt Wilson, PGA – Assistant Professional at NCR Country Club
Associate of the Year
Maddie Nichelson – Assistant Professional at Meadow Links & Golf Academy
Sales Representative of the Year
Emily Ransone, PGA – Sales Rep for Cleveland/Srixon/Nike