STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Lynn Cormier lcormier@bakercorp.com Phone of Nominee: 281-802-8172 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: - Tied for 1st Low Gross at The World Am Handicap Tournament in Myrtle Beach, FL ( out of 3400 players) *One of the biggest amateur fields in the world -Player of the Year World Golfers Amateur tour Houston 2015 & 2016-8 first place finishes in World Golfers tour 2016 - Player of the Year in the Houston Amateur Golf Channel Senior Championship Flight (2012, 2013 & 2014 ) - Sweetwater Country Club - Senior Club Champion (2013,2014 & 2015) - Sweetwater Club Champion 2014 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: At the age of 63, I am playing the best golf of my life! This year has been my most rewarding year, winning at the local, regional, and national amateur level.. I have been involved in almost every shape and facet of amateur golf around this city. From competing in the City Amateur Events, Local Pro-Am's, Golf Channel Tour, My Club, and Fundraising events, each type has been rewarding. If it is helping put together events to raise money for great causes or competing at the City Amateur, all are very rewarding!. I feel like my story of development has inspired so many around me. Instead of being an occasional recreational golfer, I see my friends practicing, seeking out help with their game, and getting involved in competition. It has been really exciting to watch! Due to the amount of involvement in amateur golf, I have many golfers come to me for help and advice. This has been fun and exciting to help mentor these players. This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date
STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Michael Perras mperras12@yahoo.com Phone of Nominee: 2816386493 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: Sophomore - University of Houston Mens Golf Team 71.62 scoring avg. 2015-16 PING All-All-America Honorable Mention 2015-16 PING All-Central Region Team 2015-16 All-American Athletic Conference Team 2016 NCAA Franklin Regional Individual Champion 2015 HBU Husky Intercollegiate Individual Champion 2015-16 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team 2016 Greystone Invitational Champion Co-captain Ben Hogan Cup Matches 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: Amateur golf has provided me an incredible opportunity to grow as a player and a person. This year I played in 14 tournaments for the University of Houston including the NCAAs. It has afforded me the chance to compete with some of the worlds top players at some very incredible golf courses not only during the school year but in summer tournaments as well. I traveled to places like New York, San Francisco, Utah, Alabama, and Chicago. I gained some valuable lessons on the golf course and met many interesting people along the way. I stayed with host families who welcomed me into their homes and treated me just like part of their family. I learned to navigate airports and find lost bags. I was honored to be selected Co-captain the South Team for Ben Hogan Cup Matches where I got to grip Ben Hogan s golf clubs and see his locker as it was. From Little Linksters to University of Houston amateur golf has had an incredible influence on my growth. I have realized that regardless of the location or level of play, the golf community for me has, and continues to be, represented by people with a sense of service, courtesy, and passion for growing the game. I am determined to carry on those traditions with me in golf and in life. This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date
STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Mike Booker mbooker@finsyn.com Phone of Nominee: 713-213-7752 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: Mid Am and Senior: Winner of 9 Texas Golf Association sanctioned events, a record, including State Senior, State Mid Am and State Mid Am Match Play Three-time Texas Golf Association State Player of the Year, a record, (2012, 2014 & 2015-Senior) Held the Texas State Mid Am, South Texas Match Play and Houston City Amateur titles simultaneously, a record, (2002-2003) Two-time United States National Club Champion (2007 & 2008, Senior) 4-Time Greater Houston City Amateur Champion in 3 different decades, a record. (85-02) 2-time Greater Houston City Senior Amateur Champion (2013 & 2015) Qualified/Competed in 13 USGA events and 3 R&A events-three times a Medalist, Sweet Sixteen member, U.S. Senior Am (2014) GOLFWEEK Local Legends Selection-One of just six golfers selected nationally by the magazine (2014) Member of the South Texas Shoot Out Team 6 times, twice a player-captain Winner of Charlie Coe, Champions Cup (2 times) and Carlton Woods Invitational (3 times) College: Playing Member, 1977 U. of Houston NCAA National Championship team (1977) Named Associated Press NCAA All-American Team, U. of Houston (1977) Named All Southwest Conference Team, U. of Houston (1977) Playing Member Southwest Conference Championship Team (1976, 1977) Winner of multiple College Championships, including Atascocita Invitational High School: Semi-Finalist, California State Junior (beat by Scott Simpson, winner, 1972) Named to California Interscholastic Federations All Conference Team (1971 & 1972) Winner California State 4-Ball (1972) 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: I came to Houston in 1974 to play golf at the University of Houston. The game of golf and, especially Texas Amateur golf, have been so good to me. I made my home in Texas right after college and have stayed here for over 40 years. My wife and I have chosen to give back and be involved in local amateur golf in the following ways: 2014: Donated the U. of Houston Mike and Pat Booker Short Game Facility to the UH Golf team, located at The Golf Club of Houston- the largest donation UH has received by a former student athlete. 2005: Created Mike & Pat Booker Melanoma Research Endowment Fund for UT/MD Anderson. Melanoma kills one person per hour, but has killed a disproportionate number of amateur golfers. Our Endowment Fund is searching for the cure to eradicate melanoma forever. 2016 Balance = $1,000,000 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016: Elected to the TGA Board of Directors, Chairman of the Player Counsel
This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date
STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Nicholas Cristea ncristea1985@yahoo.com Phone of Nominee: 281-723-2501 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: 2005-2006 &2006-2007 Division II Academic All-American 2006-2007 Division II 3rd Team All-American 2006-2007 Heartland Conference Player of the Year Winner of 2 collegiate events 2010 Harvey Penick Invitational Champion 2010 & 2011 Horseshoe Bay Invitational Champion 2010 runner-up at the Texas State Mid-Am Qualified for the 2006-2011, 2016 Texas State Am Qualified for the 2010-2012, 2014-2015 Texas State Mid-Am T-5th at the 2013 Carlton Woods Invitational Invited to the 2013 and 2014 Crane Cup Member of the Texas Shootout South Team (2010-2012, 2015) Member of 2010 Rudys Cup Team (Austin) 2010 Austin Amateur of the Year 2010 Austin Mid-Am of the Year 2nd at 2009 Austin City Championship 4th at 2010 Austin City Championship 2013 STPGA Amateur of the Year 2015 Firecracker Open Champion t-4th at 2016 Firecracker Open t-4th at 2014 South Texas Mid-Am t-7th at 2015 South Texas Mid-Am t-2nd at 2015 South Texas Amateur t-4th at 2016 South Texas Mid-Am t-3rd at 2016 South Texas Amateur 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: I enjoy playing in golf tournaments around the state and making friends that will last a lifetime. I donate every year to the St. Edward%u2019s University golf team to allow them to get to go to better places than I did when I was in college. I also donate to the Hannon Society to allow junior golfers who may not be able to go to college to get that opportunity to have a life changing experience. It is important to invest in our youth because they are the future, and I believe golf teaches everyone excellent lessons that can be used in life. Golf has taught me how to be successful and respect the game, and I know giving the opportunity to younger golfers will help their lives. I may not be able to help out much, but I feel my small contributions can have a large impact on a young golfer%u2019s life. I enjoy teaching and helping out others whenever I can. The lessons I have learned on the course have helped me become successful in the business world by teaching me honesty and integrity and a never quit attitude. These are all valuable lessons that can help young golfers to succeed in life. The investment made on the young golfers of today and the future can have an everlasting impact on society. That is the most important thing we can do as ambassadors of this great game is to grow the game and give young golfers the chance to have a life changing experience.
This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date
STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Robin Burke rburke66@yahoo.com Phone of Nominee: 8327247614 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: 1997 US Amateur runner-up 1998 Curtis Cup team member Competed in more than 35 USGA championships, including 3 Opens Reached the semi-finals of the US Women's Mid- Am 3 times Medalist US Mid-Am 2003 38 Mid-Am match play victories 4 USGA Women's State Team Championships. Second 1995 and2011 2001 Jones Doherty Champion 1992 and 2001 Southern Champion 1990 and 1991 Texas Women's Am Champion 8 time Houston City Champion 2016 Curtis Cup Captain 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: I have enjoyed over 30 years of competition. To Captain the Curtis Cup Team this year was an honor. My players had a great time and most important a life changing experience. Jack and I continue to run Champions, bringing both National and Professional events to Texas. We will host the Women's Open in 2020 and played host the the Men's Am Qualifier and will host the Women's Mid- Am Qualifier on the 18th. It's our goal to keep the game going and a goal to help the USGA, the PGA, the STPGA, the Medalist, and other organizations. We continue to give back to the community through charitable organization. We are about getting better and strive to grow the game. Thank you for your consideration! Robin Burke This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date
STPGA AMATEUR OF THE YEAR APPLICATION Eligibility: Amateur Golfers residing or attending college on a full time basis within the boundaries of the Southern Texas Section. In order to be considered for any Southern Texas PGA Award, the nominee or nominator must complete and sign the prescribed application form and submit this to the STPGA office within the required deadlines. Members of the Awards Committee will do everything within their means to assist and facilitate the completion of these forms. Selection Criteria: This award is presented to the Amateur Golfer in Southern Texas who best exemplifies our professional ethics on the amateur level, demonstrates integrity and fidelity to the promotion of the game and service to the community. I. The candidate will be considered on the basis of: a. Service to the Community, Southern Texas PGA and the game of golf; b. Contributions to the growth of the game of golf; c. Contributions to golf s charitable endeavors; d. Image and ability to inspire fellow golfers; e. Playing ability and participation in local, Section and National events.
Name of Nominee: Email of Nominee: Travis Vick wtvickjr@aol.com Phone of Nominee: 713-545-1919 1.) List your achievements, awards or honors related to amateur golf: 2nd AJGA Bishops Gate; 2nd TAPPS 4A State Individual; U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier; 2nd AJGA Jordan Spieth Open; 4th Western Junior Invitational; 9th Texas State Amateur Championship; Medalist - U.S. Jr Amateur Championship; round of 16 at U.S. Jr Am; Co-Medalist U.S Am qualifier at Champions; T13 PGA Jr Championship; - Golfweek cover story for February 15th 2016 - All State, as a Freshman, for TAPPS 4A - Shot course record 64 at The Honors Course during first round of U.S. Junior Am - Shot 67,68 at Champions Cypress to qualify for U.S. Am - Shot 65 during 2nd round of PGA Jr at Wannamoisett CC 2.) Include a brief description of your involvement in amateur golf and how it is related to this award: My involvement with amateur golf began with the help of a local PGA Professional. My family and I were fortunate enough to have several friends involved with the game help with my develop during my early junior years. Growing up in the Royal Oaks CC Houston community helped me develop a love for the game and the culture involved. The STPGA fostered that love into a strong desire to compete in a gentlemanly manner. I'm still playing other sports in high school and can honestly state that the folks involved with golf are of the highest caliber. The STPGA staff and competitions showed me that golf is a game of integrity that enhances respect of self and others. The friendships that I've created over these years will last a lifetime. My desire is to play the game as long as possible and to give back just as so many have done for me. I'm tremendously honored to even be considered for a prestigious award like this from the STPGA. -Travis Vick This application must be signed and returned to the STPGA office by August 26, 2016 in order for the nominee to be considered for this award. The STPGA Awards Committee strongly recommends that the application for this award be typewritten and will not accept additional materials beyond the answers to the questions on the application. Submitter s Signature Date