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Tortorici Gets Top SFPGA Award

Victor Tortorici, PGA Director of Golf at Sailfish Point Golf Club has been awarded the 2020 South Florida PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award, which is the highest honor a South Florida PGA Golf Professional can receive.

The South Florida PGA annually recognizes a PGA Professional for overall performance, level of service to the Association, leadership, image and ability to inspire fellow professionals and promote the game of golf.

A PGA Member for 35 years, Tortorici has led golf operations at Sailfish Point for 32 years, leading his staff by example and creating opportunities for members. As a player, Tortorici spent time on the Asian, European and Korn Ferry tours and once led the U.S. Open for half a day, before committing his life to the profession of golf.

“Being selected as the South Florida PGA Golf Professional of the Year is the pinnacle of my career,”

Tortorici said. “To be awarded this, in a Section with so many outstanding golf professionals, is an honor. I am truly thankful for my dedicated staff and members at Sailfish Point for all their support and contributions to my career. I have been able to work with and for so many talented individuals and achieving this recognition is a testament to their influence on me.”

Never too big for a job, Tortorici’s lead-by-example approach has allowed him to become a mentor. His inclusive nature has helped build a thriving membership as well as play host to many high school, amateur and professional events.

Tortorici strives to hold himself and those around him to the highest standard and always instills integrity, honesty, sportsmanship and character on and off the course.

“There is no limit to personal growth; every year you need new ideas and skills to enhance yourself,” Tortorici said.

Other award winners include:

Teacher of the Year
Mark Costaregni, PGA,
Lead Master Instructor at Jim McLean Golf School, Biltmore

“I have been fortunate to teach and play for more than 28 years as a member of the PGA,” Costaregni said. “I began this journey as a 10-year-old boy caddying in Connecticut, where I fell in love with this great game.

PGA Professional Development
Lee Stroever, PGA, Director of Golf at Emerald Dunes Club, west palm beach

“Having the ability to always be in a good mood helps set the tone for the daily experience a member, guest or fellow teammate will enjoy,” Stroever said. “Hopefully anyone I work alongside enjoys what we do as much as I do.

Deacon Palmer
Mike McLellan, PGA, Director of Golf at Indian Spring Country Club, boynton beach

The Deacon Palmer Award honors a PGA Golf Professional who displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership in the effort to overcome a major life obstacle.

“I would not be here to accept this award without the total support and inspiration I received from my wife, Debbie, family, friends, PGA Members and Indian Spring members and staff who gave me the strength to challenge myself and to reach my goal,” McLellan said.

Player Development
Pam Elders, PGA, Director of Instruction at Boca West Country Club

“It has been my mission to create an environment with my programs that are inviting to new players, yet informative for those who have been playing for years.”

Youth Player Development
David Armitage, PGA, Master Professiona, La Gorce Country Club, Miami Beach

“I love working with the future of the game and helping inspire them to learn and most of all have fun,” Armitage said. “I believe golf provides an amazing opportunity to teach so many values.”

Merchandiser Private
Mike Schuette, PGA, Director of Golf at Loblolly Golf Club, Hobe Sound

“It is a team award that represents the hard work and dedication of our staff, the support of our club leadership and the loyalty of our members,” Schuette said.

Merchandiser Public
Kenny Szuch, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Orangebrook Golf & Country Club

“To be nominated by my peers in the greatest PGA Section in the nation, is flattering to say the least,” Szuch said. “The frequent compliments we receive make the burning of midnight oil well worth it.”

Merchandiser Resort
Bob Coman, PGA, Director of Golf, Boca Raton Resort & Club

“To have the Boca Raton Resort & Club recognized as the best Resort Golf Shop in South Florida, one of the Top 41 Resort Golf Shops in America, and one of the Top 123 Golf Shops in America, is a prestigious honor,” Coman said.

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