Awards & Member Recognition

Honoring Excellence: Jon Hardesty Named 2025 Teacher & Coach of the Year

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In a world where tradition often rules the game, it takes a curious mind and a well-worn backpack to spark a quiet revolution. Back in 2007, at a seemingly routine PGA of America Section meeting in Lexington, Jon Hardesty showed up not just as an attendee, but as a student on a mission. That mission—rooted…

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