Ferris State PGM Alumni Association Bill Strausbaugh Award

The Ferris State PGM Alumni Bill Strausbaugh Award is a special recognition given to a PGM Alumni who has performed outstanding service as a golf instructor.  The award was established in 1996 and sponsored by Dr. Robert Ewigleben.

Criteria

• Ferris State University graduate.
• PGA Member.
• Promotion of Golf.
• Leadership Ability.
• Image and ability to inspire fellow professionals.
• Performance as a golf professional at his/her facility.
• Effective teaching techniques, group or individual.
• Promotion and involvement of junior golf activities.

The award amount is $500 which was established by Dr. Ewigleben as part of his endowment.  Nominations are made by fellow FSU/PGM graduates.  The award is decided by the PGMAA Board of Directors.  The award is presented at the PGM Alumni reception during the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.

Past Winners

• 2025 – Kosta Ramirez (’15)
• 2024 – Kyle Martin (’09)
• 2023 – Jeremy Beck (’99)
• 2022 – Scott Barla (’94)
• 2021 – Eric Chiles (’98)
• 2020 – Nicholas Clearwater (’02)
• 2019 – Scott Wilson (’97)
• 2018 – Nathan Oake (’98)
• 2017 – Brendan Locke (’04)
• 2016 – Mike Dickson (’02)
• 2015 – Ian Hughes (’00)
• 2014 – Jason Guss (’00)
• 2013 – Michael Summa (’83)
• 2012 – Andrew Belt (’04)
• 2011 – Scott Seifferlein (’00)
• 2010 – James Rockelman (’94)
• 2009 – Jason Eberle (’92)
• 2008 – Cory McKim (’00)
• 2007 – Scott Mayer (’94)
• 2006 – Kent Tarkleson (’83)
• 2005 – Paul Tessier (’90)
• 2004 – Brian O’Neill (’93)
• 2003 – Tim Miller (’81)
• 2002 – Chip Koehlke (’89)
• 2001 – Scott Szymoniak (’97)
• 2000 – Adam Schriber (’86)
• 1999 – Paul Leahy (’89)
• 1998 – Dave Kendall (’80)
• 1997 – David Dolengowski (’85)
• 1996 – Glenn Pulice (’85)