Paul Clivio is a two-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, the first being in 2019 by the PGA South Florida Section and was honored with the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award by the PGA Southeast Florida Chapter.
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Professional Golf Association (PGA) Southeast Florida Chapter named Paul Clivio, Director of Golf at St. Andrews Country Club as the 2022 Bill Strausbaugh Award Recipient. Clivio is a two-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award, the first being in 2019 by the PGA South Florida Section and was honored with the 2020 Golf Professional of the Year award by the PGA Southeast Florida Chapter.
The Bill Strausbaugh Award recognizes PGA Professionals who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals in improving their employment situations and through service to the community.
Paul Clivio began his leadership with the PGA nine years ago after being elected as Secretary. He served two years as Secretary and two years as Vice-President before being elected as President for the 2018-2019 year. Clivio has served as the primary voice and voting representative for the SE Florida Chapter on the Board and has been involved with planning annual meetings. With his knowledge and expertise, Clivio planned educational meetings and discussions for his chapter.
Clivio has been recognized for his out-of-the-box thinking and his continuous efforts and commitment to developing a successful golf program over the past 26 years. In 2017 he was named Callaway Golf Professional of the year, Master Staff Professional for Callaway Golf, two-time award winner of the CMAA Idea Fair in Golf Operations 2015 & 2017 and 2017, 2018 & 2019 Platinum Award for top 100 Golf Shops in America, and for 11 years in a row Clivio has received the Distinguished Achievement Award from BoardRoom Magazine for his exceptional contribution to the member experience.
The PGA South Florida Section boasts approximately 1,875 members and associates who are employed at over 475 facilities in the South Florida region, currently ranking South Florida Section as the second largest Section of PGA Professionals amongst all 41 PGA Sections in the United States. The PGA Southeast Florida Chapter is the largest in the Section with more than 842 members.
"Paul has served the PGA and the members and staff at St. Andrews Country Club for almost 30 years in an exemplary manner. He is dedicated to perfecting all aspects of the Golf Department at St. Andrews to deliver a personalized and exceptional experience for our members and their guests," said Marc Ray, GM/COO at St. Andrews Country Club. "His achievements and recognitions embody Paul's spirit to golf, education, community, and giving back to the game."
About St. Andrews Country Club
St. Andrews Country Club of Boca Raton, a resident-only Elite Distinguished Club of the World, a Platinum Club of America and ranked in the Top Ten of America's Healthiest Club's & 2019 North America Best Day Spa by World Spa Awards is internationally recognized for magnificent estate residences. The club features superior amenities, two 18-hole championship golf courses, including an Arnold Palmer Signature Design® and a brand-new Kipp Schulties designed Championship course. The club offers a comprehensive Golf Performance Center with an indoor hitting bay, private practice area, V1 Digital Coaching System and FlightScope Launch Monitor® technologies, and a Callaway Golf® branded club fitting area. The club features a full-service spa and salon, a stand-alone fitness and tennis center, and a 125,000-square-foot Clubhouse with five dining venues. A pristine Recreation & Aquatic Center features three pools, poolside dining, Splash Club and state-of-the-art playground equipment and an air-conditioned game room. St. Andrews has played host to numerous PGA golf exhibitions led by touring pros such as Phil Mickelson, Arnold Palmer, John Daly and Rocco Mediate, and is the home course to LPGA Touring Professional and resident Morgan Pressel. To learn more, visit http://www.standrewscc.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram.
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