Since 1916, The PGA of America’s mission has been twofold; to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

Dick Stewart of Kalamazoo Country Club, Kalamazoo, Mich., has been selected by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America as the 2011 recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award.

Jordan Young of Fox Hills Learning Center in Plymouth, Mich., has been selected by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America as the recipient of the 2011 Horton Smith Award. Jordan Young has also been selected by the Michigan PGA Section as the 2011 recipient of the President’s Plaque.

Brian Cairns of Fox Hills Learning Center in Plymouth, Mich., has been selected by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America as the 2011 recipient of the Junior Golf Leader Award.

The Merchandiser of the Year Award recognizes excellence in business and merchandising at private, public and resort golf facilities.

Pat Croswell, a PGA Professional at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., has been named the 2011 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for private golf facilities by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America.

John Paul Westbrook a PGA Professional at Little Traverse Bay Golf Club in Harbor Springs, Mich., has been named the 2011 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for public golf facilities by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America.

Kevin O’Brien a PGA Professional from Stanwood, Mich., has been named the 2011 PGA Merchandiser of the Year for resort golf facilities by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America.

Brad Dean a PGA Professional at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Mich., has been named the 2011 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan PGA Section of The PGA of America

Bob Koutnik of Fox Run Country Club, Graying, Mich., has been selected by The PGA of America as the 2011 recipient of the Patriot Award.

Dave Mocini, a PGA Professional at Charlevoix Golf and Country Club in Charlevoix Mich., has captured the Michigan PGA Section of Golf Professional of the Year Award for 2011.