Awards

2022 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — David Owens, Missoula CC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Steven Williams, Iron Horse GC
  • Teacher of the Year — Geoff Buchanan, Butte CC
  • Professional Development Award — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Player Development Award — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Tim Bakker, University of Montana GC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Travis Olson, Rock Creek Cattle Company
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort — Mikal Harpster, Fairmont Hot Springs GC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Brandon Dixon, Iron Horse GC
  • Player of the Year — David Owens, Missoula CC

2021 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Chad Carlson, Green Meadow CC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Ryan Cutter, Green Meadow CC
  • Teacher of the Year — David Owens, Missoula CC
  • Professional Development Award — Scott Longenecker, Meadow Lark CC
  • Player Development Award — David Owens, Missoula CC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Ryan Cutter, Green Meadow CC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Chad Carlson, Green Meadow CC
  • Player of the Year — David Owens, Missoula CC

2020 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Dudley Beard, Meadow Lark CC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Steven Williams, Iron Horse GC
  • Teacher of the Year — Christine Newton, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Player Development Award — Lyndsie Sebby, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Ryan Cutter, Green Meadow CC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public — Mark Fenech, Indian Springs Ranch
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Gary Nye, Stock Farm Club
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort — Mikal Harpster, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
  • Player of the Year — Chad Carlson, Green Meadow CC

2019 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Christine Newton, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Michael Burrall, Meadow Lark CC
  • Teacher of the Year — Lyndsie Sebby, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Player Development Award — Christine Newton, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Tim Bakker, King Ranch GC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Chad Carlson, Green Meadow CC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public — Mark Fenech, Indian Springs Ranch
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Dudley Beard, Meadow Lark CC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort — Mikal Harpster, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
  • Patriot Award – Dudley Beard, Meadow Lark CC
  • Player of the Year – Ryan Malby, Iron Horse GC

2018 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Jess Roper, Village Greens GC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Adam Long, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Teacher of the Year — Travis Oslon, Rock Creek Cattle Co.
  • Horton Smith Award —  Connor Sproull, Missoula CC
  • Player Development Award — Jess Roper, Village Greens GC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Lyndsie Sebby, Whitefish Lake GC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Travis Olson, Rock Creek Cattle Co.
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public — David Owens, Hamilton GC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Greg Morris, Iron Horse GC
  • Patriot Award — Tyler Martin, Village Greens GC
  • Player of the Year – Ryan Malby, Iron Horse GC

2017 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Steve Williams, Iron Horse GC
  • Teacher of the Year — Travis Oslon, Rock Creek Cattle Co.
  • Horton Smith Award —  Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Player Development Award — Dudley Beard, Meadowlark CC
  • Youth Player Development Award — Cameron Milton, Polson Bay GC
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Chris Nowlen, Missoula CC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public — Roger Wallace, Polson Bay GC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort — Mark Savoy, Old Works GC
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Greg Morris, Iron Horse GC
  • Patriot Award — Jeff Dooley, Cabinet View GC
  • Player of the Year – Ryan Malby, Iron Horse GC

2016 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Christopher Nowlen
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Steve Williams
  • Teacher of the Year — Dudley Beard
  • Horton Smith Award —  Jess Roper
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award — Christopher Nowlen
  • Youth Player Development Award — Cameron Milton
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Resort — Tim Bakker
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Connor Sproull
  • Patriot Award — Jess Roper

2015 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year — Gregory C. Morris
  • Assistant Professional of the Year — Justin Roberts
  • Teacher of the Year — Dane Thorman
  • Youth Player Development Award — Connor Sproull
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public — Scott Longenecker
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private — Gregory C. Morris

2014 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year: Greg Morris
  • Assistant Professional of the Year: Rick Spurgeon
  • Teacher of the Year: Chad Carlson
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award: Ed Bezanson
  • Youth Player Development Award: Cameron Milton
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private: Josh Walsh
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public:  Jess Roper
  • Player Development Award – Ann Loughlin
  • Patriot Award: Cameron Milton

2013 WMC Special Award Winners

  • Golf Professional of the Year: Cameron Milton
  • Assistant Professional of the Year: Michael Burrall
  • Teacher of the Year: Dane Thorman
  • Horton Smith Award:  Gregory C. Morris
  • Bill Strausbaugh Award: Roger Wallace
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Private: Gregory C. Morris
  • Merchandiser of the Year – Public:  Scott Longenecker
  • Player Development Award – Cameron Milton
  • Youth Player Development Award: Jess Roper
  • Patriot Award: Dudley Beard