EAST LANSING, MI – The Michigan Section PGA honored its 2025 Special Award Winners, Outgoing Board of Directors, and our Hall of Fame Inductee at the President’s Dinner this past Sunday, October 19 at The Graduate Hotel East Lansing. The President’s Dinner is a celebration of PGA Members who have excelled in their profession as well as those who have volunteered and given of themselves to serve the Section.
Ron Osborne was announced as the sole member of the 2025 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Induction Class. He was recognized at the Michigan PGA President’s Dinner on Sunday, October 19th at The Graduate Hotel East Lansing.
With 37 years of experience in the golf industry, Ron has proudly served as General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Binder Park Golf Course for the past 22 years.
A passionate advocate for junior golf, he dedicated eight years as Chairman of the Michigan PGA Junior Golf Committee, earning recognition as the Junior Golf Leader of the Year in both 2000 and 2001. Under his leadership, Binder Park also hosted the PGA Junior League State Championships five times in six years.
Ron’s leadership extends beyond the course. He has held leadership roles within both the Western Chapter and the Michigan PGA Section, including Secretary, Vice President, and President (2016-17) of the Section. His dedication and professionalism were recognized when he was named the Michigan PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year in 2012.
In 2019, Ron continued his service to the profession on the national level as the District 5 Director for PGA of America. His career reflects a lifelong commitment to the game, its players, and fellow professionals.
The 2025 Special Award Winners, who were announced this past spring, and Outgoing Michigan PGA Board Members were also recognized at the President’s Dinner on Sunday night.
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Josh Fryer, Eastern Chapter President
Scott Ashley, Northern Chapter President
Dean Kolstad, Honorary President
John Seltzer, Western Chapter President
Kelly Kuhlman, Growth of the Game Committee Chair
Chris Moore, Tournament Committee Chair
Click here to read the 2025 Michigan PGA Special Awards Press Release
Click here to download the 2025 Michigan Section PGA Special Awards group photo.
Individual award winners with their awards:
Glenn Pulice, Golf Professional of the Year
Josh Richter, Golf Executive of the Year
Jimmy Wisinski, Teacher & Coach of the Year
Ryan Bayer, Assistant Golf Professional of the Year
Dave Kendall, Bill Strausbaugh Award
Wally Sierakowski, Merchandiser of the Year-Private
Wes Blevins, Merchandiser of the Year-Public
Jackson Davison, Merchandiser of the Year-Resort
George Bowman, Patriot Award
Kelly Plaisier, Player Development
Ryan Lenahan, Player of the Year
Jimmy Wisinski, Professional Development
Raquel Bryant, Youth Player Development
Dave Kendall, Distinguished Service Award
Ron Osborne, 2025 Michigan PGA Hall of Fame Inductee
Thank you to The Graduate for hosting and to our Dinner sponsors, Peter Millar, Mercer Advisors, EZGO, and Michigan Synthetic Turf Solutions.