Monday, October 24, 2022

Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Doug Jansen, Brentwood CC
Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Kirk Satterfield, Westhampton GC
Player of the Year: Alex Beach, Westchester Country Club
Player Development Award: Nick Novak, The Golf Performance Center
Youth Player Development Award: Anthony Rodriguez,  First Tee of Metropolitan NY
Patriot Award: Ed Kelly, Cherry Valley CC
Deacon Palmer Award: Lee Kaiser, Long Island National GC
Professional Development Award: John Hobbins, Greenside Golf Academy
Bill Strausbaugh Award: Tim Garvin, South Fork CC
Teacher of the Year: Anthony Cancro, Pine Hollow CC
Professional of the Year: Carl Alexander, Golf Club of Purchase
2022 Sam Snead Award: Gene Bernstein

JBA Awards, longtime supplier of trophies and awards to the golfing industry has been acquired by Russell Industries, Lynbrook, NY.

“Our background in customer service, logistics, and distribution coupled with the tremendous reputation of JBA as a valued member of the golfing community make this an ideal match” offers company President, Adam Russell. “In particular we are excited about the recent surge in the golf market and particularly the growth in the country club segment”. We look forward to working with Jim and Lorna Boas as they continue to work with our team to insure the best possible solutions and customer service for our valued clients”.

Jim Boas states “we have enjoyed a seamless transition and are confident that we will be able to continue to provide our customer base with the best product and response time to each individual need in the industry”.

Please continue to contact JBA at their website www.jbaawards.com and their existing phone number 516-593-8800.

JBA will be exhibiting at the upcoming 2023 PGA show in Orlando where we look forward to meeting again with the industry.