The Indiana PGA presents the following special awards to recognize the outstanding performances and superior achievements of PGA Professionals. The awards are presented to recognize extraordinary accomplishments both on and off the course. Indiana recipients will then be eligible for PGA of America Special Award honors.

Golf Professional of the Year

Chip Essig - Essig Golf Management

Horton Smith Award

Chad Cockerham - Otter Creek Golf Course

Bill Strausbaugh Award

Greg Havill - Woodstock Club

Teacher of the Year

Jon Hoover - Wood Wind Golf Academy

Junior Golf Leader

Bryan Crouch - Thatcher Golf Course & Indianapolis Junior Golf Foundation

Assistant Golf Professional of the Year

Chris Montagano - Sycamore Hills Golf Club

Merchandisers of the Year

Private - Chad Ayres - Hillcrest Golf & Country Club

Public - Tom Nelson - Christmas Lake Golf Course

Resort - Jon Chapple - The Fort Golf Resort