Also featured regularly as one of GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers, Weeks is renowned for his putting expertise. Kevin Weeks, PGA, an Illinois PGA Section Member and Director of Instruction at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois, is the 2023 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year for his “outstanding services as a golf teacher, innovator and coach.”Ī PGA Member for 28 years, Weeks has been a mainstay on Golf Digest’s 50 Greatest Teachers and Best Teachers in Your State lists, joining the 50 Greatest list in 2012 and being recognized as the No. KEVIN WEEKS, PGA – PGA TEACHER & COACH OF THE YEAR - Cog Hill Golf & Country Club – Lemont, Ill. Kiddie is a graduate of Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he competed on the golf team. His passion for the Rules of Golf has led him to become an instructor for PGA and USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Since Kiddie became a PGA Head Professional in 2001, a total of 12 of his Assistant Professionals have advanced in their careers to become Head Professionals across the country. He is committed to sharing his expertise, experiences and successes with the next generation of PGA Professionals, while driving career opportunities for his staff members and young, aspiring PGA Members. He has also received the Philadelphia PGA Section’s 2021 Bill Strausbaugh Award Horton Smith Award (now the PGA Professional Development Award) 2011 Philadelphia Section Golf Professional of the Year and is a two-time recipient of the Philadelphia PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year Award - Private Facilities (2007, ‘10).Ī resident of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Kiddie views mentoring as his most important task as a PGA Golf Professional. He served a two-year stint, followed by his current Honorary President role.Ī decorated PGA Professional, Kiddie has received numerous awards and accolades, including being honored as the national 2011 PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private Facilities. In 2019, he was elected the 43rd President of the Philadelphia PGA. Kiddie has also been the host PGA Professional during the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Aronimink, which will also host the 2026 PGA Championship.Ī longtime, dedicated leader in the Philadelphia PGA Section, Kiddie has held numerous positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, District Director, Director of Section Affairs and member of the PGA of America Rules Committee, among others. This is the highest annual honor given to a PGA of America Professional, awarded for leadership, strong moral character and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf.Ī PGA Member for 23 years, Kiddie has spent the past 15 years at Aronimink following a seven-year stint at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, where he served as PGA General Manager and Head Golf Professional. Jeff Kiddie, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is the recipient of the 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. JEFF KIDDIE, PGA – PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - Aronimink Golf Club – Newtown Square, PA
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