2026 Section Awards

Congratulations to our 2026 Southern Texas PGA Section Award Winners!

Steve Termeer (The University of Texas Golf Club) - Golf Professional of the Year Award - This award represents the highest honor bestowed upon an STPGA Professional. It recognizes exceptional overall performance at their facility, outstanding service to the STPGA and the Association, and exemplary leadership, professionalism, and inspiration to fellow golf professionals.

Susie Redman-Kirk (The Woodlands Country Club) - Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year Award - This award honors a golf professional who demonstrates exceptional teaching ability, overall performance, and active engagement within the community and across all levels of the game.

Mike Mainhart (Laredo Country Club)- Bill Strausbaugh Award - This award is presented to a PGA Member who has shown outstanding integrity, commitment to mentoring PGA Members and Associates, building a talented team environment at their facility, and has made a significant impact on the careers of PGA Members.

Aaron Kilian-Smith (The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch) - Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award - This award is presented to an Assistant Golf Professional who demonstrates high moral character and leadership and performs his or her duties at their facility at an elevated level.

Tim Flotte (Tim Flotte Golf Academy) – Professional Development Award - This award recognizes dedication to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the golf industry.

Travis Salkowski (South Texas Amateur Golf Tour) – Player Development Award - This award honors a PGA Member who has made outstanding contributions to player development, playing a pivotal role in initiatives to grow the game. This award celebrates those who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to expanding access to golf and inspiring new and seasoned players alike.

James Larkin (The Woodlands Country Club) - Youth Player Development Award – This award recognizes a PGA Member who exemplifies leadership in junior golf, embodying a deep commitment to fostering youth development through the game.

Jamie Smith (Jamie Smith Golf Instruction) – Patriot Award – This award honors a PGA Member whose exceptional, ongoing dedication to PGA HOPE and other initiatives supporting Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, and their families has made a profound and lasting impact.

Lakeside Country Club (Private) & Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club (Public/Resort) – Merchandiser of the Year Award – This award celebrates Southern Texas PGA facilities that excel in promoting the game of golf through outstanding merchandising practices.

JT Carney (Yamaha) – Golf Sales Representative Award – This award honors an industry representative who exemplifies outstanding support for PGA Members and Section initiatives, demonstrating a strong commitment to service and a genuine passion for the game.