57th EDUCATION SUMMIT & ANNUAL MEETING COMES TO A CLOSE!
Over 200 PGA of America Members begin their year with education, celebration, and networking.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS (FEBRUARY 18) - Over the last two days, the 57th Education Summit and Annual Meeting took place at Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center where PGA of America Members experienced 9 keynote speakers: Three and Jackie, Eric Eshleman, PGA, Dale Morgan, PGA, Mark McGinnis, HUB Investment, Chet Williams, Jeff Blume, RC Slocum, EA Tischler, Chuck Cook, PGA, and Bill Moretti, PGA. These speakers covered a wide range of topics to help ensure our PGA Members remain the backbone of the industry. PGA Members continue to wear many different hats throughout their day to day lives and providing high level education allows them to continue to be well rounded individuals. The STPGA would like to thank all of our keynote speakers for bringing unique insight to the STPGA.
In addition to our wonderful presenters, this year was an election year where we elected our new set of Officers and 3 new At-Large Directors. Congratulations to everyone. We look forward to your leadership over the next two years.
President - Dr. Rich Ballinger, PGA
Vice President - Darrell Fuston, PGA
Secretary - Ricky Lyons, PGA
At-Large Directors
Alan Hodde, PGA
Chad Donegan, PGA
Mike Frost, PGA
Congratulations to everyone. We look forward to your leadership over the next two years.
Our first night came to a close with the Annual Awards Banquet celebrating and honoring our 2024 Award Winners headlined by STPGA Golf Professional of the Year, Bryan Minnick, PGA. Congratulations to our incredible Members listed below on their achievement!
Golf Professional of the Year: Bryan Minnick, PGA
Harvey Penick Teacher of the Year: Craig Trahan, PGA
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Andrew Peterson, PGA
Assistant Professional of the Year: Kayla McFall, PGA
Professional Development Award: Doug Strawbridge, PGA
Player Development Award: Tirrel Baymon, PGA
Youth Player Development Award: Roger Stebbins, PGA
Patriot Award: Doug Carlton, PGA
Golf Sales Representative of the Year: Bryant Hiskey, PGA (PING)
Player of the Year: Carlos Sainz
Player of the Year (Women's): Camille Enright, PGA
Player of the Year (Senior): Omar Uresti, PGA
Merchandiser of the Year (Public/Resort): Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Private): San Antonio Country Club
Junior Golfer of the Year: Asher Vargas
Junior Golfer of the Year: Lindsay Lee
A huge thank you to PGA Professional Jason Alexander for being our Awards Banquet Emcee for the fourth year in a row and 2025 Ryder Cup Team USA Captain, Keegan Bradley for the welcome video!
The event also featured wonderful partners that support our PGA Members throughout the year. We want to thank each of them for their support and involvement with our members. BlueGolf, CMC Design, Global Golf Sales, Heritage Creations USA, HUB, MemberSports, Signature Golf, SuperSpeed Golf, SwingJuice, TPx Communications.
We are excited for a great 2025! Below are our links to pictures and videos. All presentations will be uploaded later this month for our Members who were not in attendance.
Let's have a great year!
Education Summit & Annual Meeting Pictures
Awards Banquet Pictures
Awards Videos
Official Headshots
