2023 Sun Country PGA Award Winners

Derek Gutierrez, PGA - Santa Ana Golf Club
Professional of the Year

Dan Koesters, PGA
Lifetime Achievement Award

Pat Gavin, PGA - NMSU PGA Golf Management
Bill Straubaugh Award

Jason Baldwin, PGA - Desert Lake Golf Course
Pat Gavin Professional Development Award

Ben Gasparich, PGA - Sandia Golf Club
Assistant Professional of the Year

Henry Stetina, PGA - NMSU PGA Golf Management
Jack Hardwick Teacher of the Year

Gerome Espinoza, PGA - 8 Grady's Performance Center
Player Development Award

Nick Knee, PGA - Sandia Golf Club
Youth Player Development Award
Donald Yrene, PGA - The Canyon Club
Private Merchandiser of the Year

Ryan Zonski, PGA - Pakko Ridge Golf Club
Public Merchandiser of the Year

Zach Hoefel, PGA - Twin Warrors Golf Club
Resort Merchandiser of the Year
The Merchandiser of the Year award in three categories - Private, Resort, and Public/Municipal/Military/Semi-Private, acknowledges the exceptional skills of a Sun Country PGA Professional in promoting golf through superior merchandising. The criteria include being a PGA Member in good standing with a strong credit rating in the industry. The candidates are evaluated in various areas, including merchandise performance (profit margin, turn rate, cost of goods, sales), attention to details and innovation, the effectiveness of displays, and proficiency in merchandising techniques. This award pays tribute to professionals who excel in promoting the sport through their merchandising expertise.

Perry Kauppinen, PGA - TaylorMade Golf
Sales Representative of the Year
