March 2026PGA_Section_News

Golf House Kentucky, 1116 Elmore Just Drive, Louisville, KY 40245Email: kentucky@pgahq.com Website: Kentucky Office: (502) 243-8295Executive Director:
Sally Morgan, PGA
(502) 805-6482
smorgan@kygolf.org

Click here to view Kentucky PGA Section's Staff ListingClick here to view Kentucky PGA Section's Board of Directors••••••Celebrating Our 2026 Class of Award WinnersLouisville, KY - Keith Reese, PGA has been named the 2026 KPGA Golf Professional of the Year. Keith has devoted over 35 years to Valhalla Golf Club, where he has been a defining leader through eras of growth and change. Rising from Head Golf Professional, then to General Manager in 2013, Keith played a pivotal role in hosting major championships, including three PGA Championships and the 2008 Ryder Cup, and skillfully guided Valhalla through its club sale and major renovations over the last few years.Beyond his leadership at Valhalla, Keith has been a driving force in the Kentucky PGA Section, currently serving as Board Vice President, committee co-chair, and mentor. Renowned for his people-first approach, he has inspired fellow professionals and expanded the game’s reach through youth, diversity, and veterans’ initiatives, embodying the highest standards of professionalism and service in golf.We were honored to celebrate Keith and the entire class of award winners on Monday, February 9^th, 2026, during our Special Awards Ceremony as part of Day 1 of our Inaugural KPGA Annual Summit.Congratulations to the entire Class of 2026 KPGA Special Award Winners!Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Aiden Robison
Woodhaven Country ClubGolf Executive of the Year
Chris Hamburger, PGA
Hurstbourne Country ClubTeacher & Coach of the Year
Mitchell Moore, PGA
Mitchell Moore Golf Academy at Hopkinsville G&CCBill Strausbaugh Award
Eric Gilliland, PGA
Audubon Country ClubProfessional Development Award
Kelly Williams, PGA
Greenbrier Golf & Country ClubPlayer Development Award
Jake Martin, PGA
Big Spring Country ClubYouth Player Development Award
Olivia Hardesty, PGA
Quail Chase Golf CoursePrivate Merchandiser of the Year
Kyle Cramer, PGA
Valhalla Golf ClubPublic Merchandiser of the Year
Robert Costello, PGA
Nevel Meade Golf ClubResort Merchandiser of the Year
Sean O’Daniel, PGA
Perry Park Golf ResortSales Representative of the Year
Tyler Chilson
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