Other Special Award recipients for 2003:

  • Teacher of the Year -– Lou Guzzi of the Experienced Golf Center, a long-time Section member who was commended as an effective teacher of both beginning golfers and accomplished players.

  • Junior Golf Leader Award – Will Reilly of the Twining Valley Golf Club, who is involved in working with programs at his club, with inner-city children and as a mentor of junior golfers who have gone on to enter the golf business.

  • Assistant Professional of the Year – Andy Watters of Overbrook Golf Club, who has served the Philadelphia Assistants' Organization in several capacities, including president.

  • Horton Smith Education Award – Lori VanSickle of Dupont Country Club, a Certified Master Professional and a previous winner of the award.

  • Golf Salesperson of the Year – Tom Craig of Titleist, described as "a huge supporter of the golf professionals in the Section and in particular a huge supporter of assistants in the Section."

  • Merchandizer of the Year – John Pillar of Woodloch Springs Country Club (resorts), David Elliott of Spring Mill Country Club (private clubs) and Damon Kepczynski of Scotland Run Golf Club (public clubs).

  Dave Seeman, former assistant at Wilmington Country Club and the new head professional at White Clay Creek, received the Arthur W. Brosius Award presented to an assistant professional selected by his peers for his playing ability and personal traits.

  Cara Swinden of Meadia Heights Golf Club was announced as the recipient of the Acushnet Apprentice Scholarship.