P. David Baucom Wins Rocky Mountain Section PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award

Congratulations to our own P. David Baucom for receiving the 2007 Bill Strausbaugh Award. This award adds to an already distinguished resume for Baucom, Director of Golf at Black Bull in Bozeman, Montana. David was previously honored as Rocky Mountain Section PGA Golf Professional of the Year in 2001, Private Merchandiser of the Year in 2004 and 2006, as well as Teacher of the Year in 2003.

Established in 1979, the Bill Strausbaugh Award is presented to a PGA Professional who distinguishes himself or herself by mentoring fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations, and through his or her services to the local community. David is instrumental in the Yellowstone Chapter's Adopt-a-Club Program that has resulted in more jobs for more PGA Members. Course owners within Montana often seek out his opinion regarding their staffing needs and operations.

Baucom, a thirteen-year member of The PGA of America, is currently the President of the Section. As a PGA member, David has worked tirelessly to promote the PGA of America and its members. As a result, he has been actively involved with assisting many of his former assistant professionals in establishing their careers. He has mentored many PGA members and gives his time to numerous organizations in the Bozeman area, as well as throughout the Rocky Mountain Section. Baucom currently serves as the liaison between the Idaho and Montana State Golf Associations and the Rocky Mountain Section. He is also a member of the 4-Rivers Junior Golf Board and works with many other charitable organizations and conservation groups. David will be formally recognized as the 2007 Rocky Mountain Section PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award winner in May of 2008 as part of the Rocky Mountain Section PGA Annual Meeting.