The PGA of Canada has announced their annual award nominees for 2019.
The organization will announce the winners on Facebook live on Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Saskatchewan time. PGA of Canada CEO Kevin Thistle said the nominees are all worthy candidates.
“Such an amazing group of finalists,” Thistle said in a news release. “The PGA of Canada has truly incredible members, and without everything you do for your clubs, communities, and zones, we wouldn’t be who we are today. We want to thank you for moving our great game forward and representing the PGA of Canada with the utmost class.”
Below is the list of Saskatchewan PGA members and their nominations:
Murray Tucker, Club Professional of the Year Award
Gus Vogelsang, Murray Golf Course, Regina
Dick Munn, Executive Professional of the Year Award
McLaren Taylor, Saskatoon Golf & Country Club
George Knudson, Teacher of the Year
Clinton Schmaltz, The Willows Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon
Jack McLaughlin, Junior Leader of the Year Award
Paul Schatz, Tor Hill Golf Course, Regina
Bill Kern, Coach of the Year Award
Jeff Chambers, Elmwood Golf Club, Swift Current
Pat Fletcher, Retailer of the Year Award
Craig Prentice, The Willows Golf & Country Club
*Four-time Saskatchewan amateur champion Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) is also up for the award.
Moe Norman, Apprentice Professional of the Year Award
Mark Sheardown, The Willows Golf & Country Club, Saskatoon
Stan Leonard, Class “A” Professional of the Year Award
Ryan Wells, Cooke Municipal Golf Club, Prince Albert
Tex Noble, Professional Development Award
Jeff Chambers, Elmwood Golf Club, Swift Current
*Former Regina resident Cory Kartusch (St. Charles Country Club) is also up for the award.
The winners will be recognized in January during the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.