Finalists named for QLD Golf Awards
The finalists for Queensland’s Golf Industry Awards night held at Jupiters Gold Coast on Tuesday 21st March 2017 has been released.
The awards night, represented by the PGA (QLD/NT Division), Golf Queensland, Golf Course Superintendants Association of QLD and Golf Managers Association, acknowledges the achievements the finalists have accomplished the past year.
Having all areas of the industry being represented by the governing bodies, the night is truly an evening that is dedicated to personalities that are involved in the game whether it be playing or teaching the game, managing the facilities that allow it to be experienced or those that volunteer their time and instill so much of their passion toward assisting where needed.
The finalists for their respective awards are:
PGA
Club Professional of the Year Award
Adam Norlander – Headland Golf Club
Chris Graham – Ocean Shores Golf & Country Club
John Victorsen Jnr – Wantima Golf & Country Club
Matt King – Wynnum Golf Club
Paul Orchard – Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Tim Porter – Victoria Park Golf Complex
Jared Love – Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Joe Janison – Brisbane Golf Club
Teaching Professional of the Year Award
Tom Berndt – Hills International
Sean Dwyer – Victoria Park Golf Complex
Richard Woodhouse – KDV Sport
Josh Smith – Emerald Lakes Golf Learning Centre
John Collins – Brookwater Golf Club
Joel Mercieca – KDV Sport
Jay Simpson – First Swing
Darren Weatherall – Golf Central
In Jun (Chris) Lee – ANK Golf
Brett Maxwell – Virginia Golf Club
PGA Manager of the Year
Declan McCollam – Paradise Palms
Darren Richards – Ipswich Golf Club
Stephen Hutchison – Twin Waters Golf Club
PGA Coach of the Year
Ken Berndt – Hills International
Richard Woodhouse – KDV Sport
Jim Barden – Victoria Park Golf Complex
Colin Swatton
Ben Cronk – Chinderah Golf Club
Grant Field – Grant Field Golf
Ian Triggs – Triggs Lynch Golf
Community Leadership Award
Grant Harriman
Steven Jeffress
Paul Hayden
David Hughes
Trainee of the Year Award
Jacki Marshall
Kylie Close
Paul Griffiths
Jacob Boyce
William White
Tournament of the Year Award
Southport Pro-Am
Cairns Classic – Paradise Palms
City of Brisbane Pro-Am – Victoria Park
Morobe Open
Wynnum Pro Am
Metropolitan Tournament of the Year Award
Southport Pro Am
Maroochy River Pro Am
Virginia Pro Am
City of Brisbane Pro Am – Victoria Park
Wynnum Pro Am
Regional Tournament of the Year Award
Cairns Classic – Paradise Palms
Murwillumbah Pro Am
Rockhampton Pro-Am
Lismore Pro-Am
Yamba Pro-Am
Legends Pro-Am of the Year Award
Australian Legends Tour Championship – Byron Bay
Sunshine Coast Masters
Brisbane Legends Pro-Am
Royal Queensland Legends Pro-Am
Wynnum Legends Pro-Am
GCSAQ
Superintendents Achievement Award
Jason Lavender – Riverlakes Golf Club
Mick Kelly – Middle Ridge Golf Club
Mitch Hayes – Brisbane Golf Club
Danny Foott – Links Hope Island
Kirk Heald – Victoria Park Golf Complex
Phil Soegaard – Lakelands Golf Club
Rob Weiks – Brookwater Golf Club
Apprentice of the Year
Lachlan Weston – Howeston Golf Club
Christopher Zeal – Victoria Park Golf Complex
Assistant Superintendent Recognition Award
Tony Anderson – Ballina Golf & Sports Club
Garry Kunz – Byron Bay Golf Club
Trevor Honnery – Southport Golf Club
Golf Queensland
Volunteer of the Year Award
Bill Boucaut – Headland Golf Club
Greg Tattam – Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Mark Morse – Riverlakes Golf Club
Matt McCarthy – Rowes Bay Golf Club
GMAQ
Club of the Year Award
Ballina Golf & Sports Club
Carbrook Golf Club
City Golf Club
Keperra Golf Club
Links Hope Island
Redcliffe Golf Club
Redland Bay Golf Club
Victoria Park Golf Complex
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Manager of the Year Award
Ben Dobson – Headland Golf Club
Geoff Kuehner – Brisbane Golf Club
Jason Looker – Caloundra Golf Club
Mark Whiting – Ballina Golf & Sports Club
Paul Fitzpatrick – Redland Bay Golf Club
Stephen Hutchison – Twin Waters Golf Club
Tracey Lea Tiley – Links Hope Island
Board Member of the Year Award
John Alsbury – Headland Golf Club
Owen Ed Britnell – City Golf Club
Peter Barney – Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Staff Member of the Year Award
Jeff James – Victoria Park Golf Club
Tim Lynch – Victoria Park Golf Club
Ivan Nott – Links Hope Island
Janet Dinnes – Middleridge Golf Club
Kate Ross – Emerald Lakes Golf Club
QLD Golf Industry Awards
Supplier of the Year Award
Acushnet
Coca Cola Amatil
Srixon
MIClub
John Deere
Amadio Wines
Schweppes
Mpower MSL
Junior Golf Program of the Year Award
KDV Sport
Brookwater Golf Club
Pacific Golf Club
Redcliffe Golf Club
Rowes Bay Golf Club
Windaroo Lakes Golf Club
Many of the winners for other awards have already been finalised based on specific criteria and will be announced on the night.
Tickets for this prestigious evening are available either online by clicking here or contacting the PGA (QLD Division) on 07 5657 6100 or qld@pga.org.au
