In 1981, Jim Fitzgerald was honored as the Middle Atlantic Section’s Assistant PGA Professional of the Year and recognized as the MAPGA’s Teacher of the Year in 1996.

Jim Fitzgerald, the Head PGA Professional at Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Md., was named the 2011 Middle Atlantic PGA Professional of the Year. This high honor bestows special recognition on a PGA Professional for overall performance as a PGA Professional, leadership, service, and promotion of the game of golf.