August 13, 2021 | BY AAGD STAFF
CONGRATULATIONS to Ashaunta Epps, winner of this year’s Southeast Section LPGA Professional of the Year. Ashaunta provides instruction at our Clinics and is also the creator of Let’s Talk Golf on the Women’s PGA Clinics YouTube Channel, routinely providing helpful tips on scoring, stat tracking and handicaps.
In 2020, Epps was Elected President for LPGA’s Southeast Section, only the 2nd Black to serve in the role in 44 years. Ms. Epps is also Director of Golf for her A Perfect Swing Golf Association and previously served as the LPGA’s Southeast Section Secretary.
The LPGA selects annually Teachers, Professionals, Coaches, and Junior Golf Leadership awards. Each of the six sections of the LPGA Professionals – Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Western, and International – winners are selected by the Section Officers and Section Nominating Committee Chair in each of the four categories.
The LPGA also announced that several more LPGA Certified Coaches who have provided instruction at the KPMG Women’s PGA Clinics also received annual awards. Please join us in congratulating:
- Karen Nicoletti, Southeast Section LPGA Teacher of the Year
- Elena King, Central Section LPGA Professional of the Year
- Colleen Henry, Western Section LPGA Professional of the Year
