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POY Honors Throughout the year, members compete in AZ GOLF Championships and events, Arizona sanctioned events and USGA qualifiers and Championships, earning points with the goal of finishing atop the rankings and winning the coveted Player of the Year (POY) Award for their respective division. For 2024, Chris Kamin (Men’s Division), Leigh Klasse (Women’s & Senior Women’s Division) and John Schaller (Legends Division) were honored as Players of the Year, and Sean O’Donnell received the Mayfair Award honoring the player with the lowest weighted tournament scoring average for the year.
John Souza Current Executive Committee member John Souza was named president of AZ GOLF during the Association’s Annual Meeting held on Feb. 19 at Phoenix Country Club, succeeding outgoing president Tim Brown. Souza brings a wealth of leadership experience within the golf industry, serving at PING for 44 years and playing an active role on the AZ GOLF Executive Committee. He will lead the Association’s strategic growth, shape its direction and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to benefit members and the broader golf community.
Association Awards Each year, AZ GOLF honors individuals for their dedication and exemplary service to the game of golf in Arizona. This year, the Association is proud to celebrate Bob McNichols with the Dr. Ed Updegraff Award, Cori Matheson (above) with the Dorothy Pease Champion of Golf Award and the duo of Tom Atkinson and Bob Smith with the Doc Graves Volunteer of the Year award.
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