SIOUX FALLS, S.D.. – 10-22-2026 – Erik Hansen, Head Golf Professional at Willow Run Golf Course in Sioux Falls, SD, has been named the recipient of the Dakota Chapter Golf Professional of the Year Award, the highest annual honor bestowed by the Dakota Chapter on a PGA Professional.
The following PGA Members were honored at the Dakota Chapter Championship held at Willow Run Golf Course on October 19, 2026.
Erik Hansen, Willow Run Golf Course – Golf Professional of the Year
The PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award is one of the highest honors the Association can bestow on a working club professional whose total contributions to the game best exemplify the complete PGA Professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the club professional.
Drew Trautman, Iron Range Golf – PGA Teacher of the Year
The Teacher & Coach of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of PGA membership. This award is based on a professional’s overall performance in teaching; unusual, innovative and special teaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the professional has instructed.
Steven Klock, Minnehaha Country Club – Assistant Professional of the Year
The PGA Assistant Golf Professional of the Year Award is one of the highest honors the Association can bestow on an Assistant golf professional. This award embraces a wide range of services executed by the Assistant Golf professional.
Dustin Kriech, Central Valley Golf Club – Facility Promoter of the Year
The Facility Promoter of the Year Award is designed to recognize PGA Professionals for outstanding contributions to their facility. Criteria considered for this award include golf programs offered, tournament operations, merchandising, rules, promotion, and history at the facility.
Scott McDonald, Taylormade Golf – Sales Representative of the Year
Danny Sinksen, Iron Range Golf – Junior Golf Leader
The Junior Golf Leader Award is awarded to an individual who demonstrates involvement in the promotion and development of junior golf at the club level. They have a proven interest, concern, and ability to provide opportunities and experience for juniors to learn and play golf. They are also recognized as someone of outstanding character.