Villanova Golf Pro Wins Philadelphia PGA Award

VILLANOVA, PA — The golf pro at St. Davids Golf Club in Villanova was recently honored by the Philadelphia PGA Section recently for his contributions to the education of PGA Professionals

The Philadelphia PGA Section announced its 2019 award winners.

In total, the Philadelphia PGA, through its Award Committee, chose 12 winners for 2019 out of over 100 PGA Professionals who were nominated for awards this past season.

It was Stephen Frederick, PGA Assistant Golf Professional at Overbrook Golf Club in Villanova, who won the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award.

This award recognizes an individual who has displayed the qualities and attributes for what it takes to become an outstanding PGA Professional.

With more than 19 years of coaching experience, Frederick has been instrumental in advancing golf instruction by using cutting-edge technology and techniques in his students’ lessons, including Trackman, high speed video analysis, launch monitors, biomechanics, personalized conditioning, fitness, and balance technique, among others, according to the Philadelphia PGA Section.

Once he considers an individual student’s goals, expectations, physical strengths, and weaknesses, he will develop an individualized plan to help each student reach their maximum potential. Frederick is able to take what is extremely complex and translate it for each student into something they can understand, feel, and repeat.

Among his accomplishments, Frederick has earned certifications from Nike's NG360, the Titleist Performance Institute for adults and youth golfers, and the U.S. Kids and the Positive Coaching Alliance. These certifications have trained him to most effectively enhance the athleticism and performance of golfers regardless of skill level.

He has also held the office of Co-Chair for the Philadelphia Assistant’s Organization (PAO) for the last three years.

"The Philadelphia PGA is extremely proud to recognize our 2019 award winners, which include an accomplished list of PGA Professionals whose dedication to the game is unmatched, and who have been catalysts in the business of golf throughout the region," said Geoff Surette, Executive Director, Philadelphia PGA Section. “These individuals represent the best of their profession. We thank them for their service and commitment to golfers and golf facilities across the region."

Below is the full list of winners from the Philadelphia PGA Section's 2019 awards.

• Golf Professional of the Year: John Carpineta, PGA - Bensalem Township C.C., Bensalem, PA
• Teacher of the Year: John Dunigan, PGA - Applebrook G.C., Malvern, PA
• Assistant Golf Professional of the Year: Steve Frederick, PGA - Overbrook G.C., Villanova, PA
• Horton Smith Award: Dean Kandle, PGA - St. Davids G.C., Wayne, PA
• Bill Strausbaugh Award: Charlie Schuyler, PGA - Saucon Valley C.C., Bethlehem, PA
• Player Development Award: Steve Wager, PGA - Penn State University G.C., State College, PA
• Youth Player Development: Andy Miller, PGA - LedgeRock G.C., Mohnton, PA
• Patriot Award: John Pillar, PGA - C.C. at Woodloch Springs, Hawley, PA
• Merchandiser of the Year - Resort: Alex McGann, PGA - Seaview G.C., Galloway, NJ
• Merchandiser of the Year - Private: Brent Wallace, PGA - Northampton C.C., Easton, PA
• Merchandiser of the Year - Public: Jason Howard, PGA - Woodcrest C.C., Cherry Hill, NJ
• Golf Salesperson of the Year: Laura Manchester - Callaway Golf

Congratulations to these winners!