WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH – The Northern Ohio Section of the Professional Golfers Association (NOPGA) proudly announces its 10 PGA Professional award winners for the 2026 season. These distinguished professionals will be honored during the section awards dinner on December 6th at the Cary Blair Center, adjacent to Westfield Country Club.
The winners, selected by the NOPGA Awards Committee, exemplify excellence and dedication within the golfing community. The evening will also include special recognition for the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee.
2026 Award Winners:
- Golf Professional of the Year: Milton Carswell, Jr., PGA, Head Professional at Stone Oak Country Club
- Teacher & Coach of the Year: Todd Casabella, PGA, Director of Instruction at Barrington Golf Club
- Assistant Professional of the Year: Weston Lucas, PGA, Assistant Professional at Kirtland Country Club
- Bill Strausbaugh Award: Mark Bixler, PGA, Head Professional at Kirtland Country Club
- Merchandiser of the Year (Private): Dale Davis, PGA, Director of Golf at Firestone Country Club
- Merchandiser of the Year (Public): Trent Maxwell, PGA, General Manager at Windmill Golf Center
- Patriot Award: Barry Friedman, PGA, Director of Golf at Valley of the Eagles Golf Course
- Player Development Award: Meghann Glass-Stem, PGA, Head Professional at Glenmoor Country Club
- Youth Player Development Award: Randy Dietz, PGA, Director of Instruction at Windmill Golf Center
- Professional Development Award: Tim Perin, PGA, Director of Golf at Lakewood Country Club
The Hall of Fame Inductees will be announced at a later date and will be presented at the end of the Northern Ohio PGA Awards Dinner on December 6th.
