Canadian PGA honours its 2006 National Award Winners

PORT ST LUCIE, FLA (November 18, 2007)
The Canadian PGA honoured its 2006 National Award winners at the PGA Village historical Centre tonight in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Each year, a National Selection committee evaluates nominations from more than 3,500 Canadian PGA Members
coast-to-coast and recognizes winners in each of the four categories; Club
Professional of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Jack McLaughlin Jr. Leader
of the Year, and Merchandiser of the Year.

The award winner’s names were released in February of this year, for their contributions to the game in 2006. Tonight, each recipient received their
award in front of their peers on the evening before the first round of the 2007 Canadian PGA Titleist & FootJoy Club Professional Championship.

“Our 2006 National Award winners are symbols of the passion and dedication to excellence that Canadian PGA Members bring to their profession in making the game of golf better for Canadian golfers,” said Warren Crosbie, President of the Canadian PGA. “The 2006 winners have set standards of excellence that all Canadian golf professionals can aim to achieve. On behalf of the Canadian PGA, the Zones, and the membership, I congratulate them all for receiving this recognition.”

The 2006 winners are:
• Club Professional of the Year—Ron Laugher of Calgary
• Teacher of the Year— David Woods of Markham, Ont.
• Merchandiser of the Year—Matthew Yustin of Toronto.
• Jack McLaughlin Jr. Leader of the Year Award—Glenn Cundari of North Bay, Ont.