High praise

Rob Oosterhuis, PGA, wins the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award.

11 Southern California PGA golf professionals honored for their work

   PGA professionals are much more than just golf instructors. They wear many hats in the industry, and  with 29,000 of them across the country, they are a big part of the engine that drives the game.
   And to honor those members, the PGA of America has announced its special award winners for 2020, which include 11 members from the Southern California PGA.
   The contingent is led by Golf Professional of the Year Rob Oosterhuis, PGA, who has served as General Manager and CEO of Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks since 2016, and Teacher of the Year Randy Chang, PGA, who runs the Randy Chang Golf Schools at Journey at Pechanga in Temecula.
   The annual awards honor PGA golf professionals who demonstrate leadership and innovation in the game and the business of golf.
   Here’s a complete list of all the award-winners:​

Golf Professional of the Year
Rob Oosterhuis, PGA
Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks
Teacher of the Year
Randy Chang, PGA
Randy Chang Golf Schools, Temecula
Clubfitter Award
Josiah Solberg, PGA
Cool Clubs, Trabuco Canyon
Assistant Golf Professional Award
Joseph Kobrick, PGA
Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert
Bill Strausbaugh Award
Grant Strobel, PGA
Miramar Memorial Golf Course, San Diego
Player Development Award
Karen Tucker, PGA
Tustin Ranch Golf Club, Tustin
Professional Development Award
Eric Lohman, PGA
Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point
Youth Player Development Award
Chris Smeal, PGA
Stadium Golf Center, San Diego
Merchandiser of the Year - Public Award
Tim Terwilliger, PGA
Brookside Golf Club, Pasadena 
Merchandiser of the Year - Resort Award
Cody Warren Franke, PGA
Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert 
Merchandiser of the Year - Private Award
Jeff Brockman, PGA
MountainGate Country Club, Los Angeles