News From the Town of Colonie
Paula A. Mahan |
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COLONIE PRO NAMED 2009 NENYPGA GOLF PRO OF THE YEAR
Newtonville, NY—Supervisor Paula Mahan announced today that she was notified by the Northeastern New York Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association (NENYPGA) that Town of Colonie Golf Pro Noel Gebauer was named the 2009 NENYPGA Golf Professional of the Year.
The distinction, to be awarded at the Spring Membership Meeting on April 20th, is the highest honor awarded by the PGA Northeastern New York Section. In a letter to Town Hall, Tracie Heighes, Executive Director of the NENYPGA, indicated Noel’s contributions and commitment to the game of golf are the primary reasons for this distinction.
"Noel is completely deserving and fitting to earn the section's most coveted award, in the Golf Professional of the Year,” said Heighes. “His level of service to the association has been ongoing for nearly a decade with his election to the Board of Directors in 2001 and his continual progression through the NENY PGA Board's officer chairs.”
Gebauer has been the PGA Head Professional at the Town of Colonie Golf Course since 2007 and has previously been recognized by the NENYPGA as Teacher of the Year in 2003 and winning the Horton Smith Award in both 2004 and 2005.
“It is very gratifying to be selected for this award, especially since it comes from my fellow golf professionals and peers,” said Gebauer. “This honor is a direct reflection of the successes we have had in improving the golf operations at the Town Course that, without the support of Supervisor Mahan and the Town Board would not be possible.”
Noel has also served on the Board of Directors of the NENYPGA, including as President from 2006 to 2008. In 2005, he was named one of America’s Top Teachers by Golf Magazine.