The Middle Atlantic PGA is proud to announce and congratulate our 2025 award recipients. They are an outstanding group of professionals and leaders whose dedication, passion, and impact continue to elevate the game of golf throughout our Section and beyond.
These honorees represent the very best of our Association, exemplifying excellence in teaching, player development, merchandising, leadership, service, and media. Their contributions strengthen our golf community and inspire fellow professionals and players alike.
Golf Professional of the Year: Lynne Hunter, PGA — Kenwood Golf & Country Club, Bethesda, MD
Teacher & Coach of the Year: John Scott Rattan, PGA — Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, MD
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Adam Hemeon, PGA — Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, MD
Professional Development Award: Andy Weissinger, PGA — Eaglewood Golf Course, Langley Air Force Base, VA
Player Development Award: Zach Pfingst, PGA — Bay Creek Resort and Club, Cape Charles, VA
Youth Player Development Award: Paul Maurer, PGA — Edge Golf Performance, Columbia, MD
Merchandiser of the Year – Private: John Glorioso, PGA — Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, Gainesville, VA
Merchandiser of the Year – Public: Matt Summers, PGA — Bulle Rock Golf Course, Havre de Grace, MD
Merchandiser of the Year – Resort: Brian Alley, PGA — Primland Resort, Meadows of Dan, VA
Assistant of the Year: Nick Funk, PGA — Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, MD
Salesperson of the Year: Clay Pokorny — FootJoy (former)
Citizen of the Year: Mary Leahy — Callaway (former)
Earle Hellen Sports Media Award: John Feinstein
President’s Award: David Friess — Musket Ridge Golf Club, Myersville, MD
We extend our sincere congratulations and gratitude to each of our deserving award winners, and we look forward to celebrating them and what they do to make golf stronger in the Middle Atlantic!