Jerry Impellittiere Honored with South Florida PGA Patriot Award
Atlantis, FL – Jerry Impellittiere, PGA Director of Instruction at Monarch Country Club, is the fourth recipient of the South Florida PGA Patriot Award.
The Patriot Award recognizes a PGA member who personifies patriotism through the game of golf and demonstrates unwavering commitment and dedication to all who have served the United States. One of the PGA of America’s national awards, the SFPGA began recognizing the Patriot Award on the section level in 2019.
“My family background was instrumental in the development of my appreciation for the sacrifice and service of veterans and their family,” explained Impellittierre whose father worked for the West Point Officers Club for 47 years.
After learning the game from veterans at West Point Golf Club, Impellittiere’s work with veterans began while in the Metropolitan Section where he and his wife owned a learning center and often opened its doors to programs that impacted the lives of veterans. Once transferring to the South Florida Section in 2005, Impellittierre got involved with the PGA HOPE program upon its inception.
At Monarch Country Club, Impellittierre has turned the private club into a sanctuary for veterans, running two HOPE programs annually and offering up four tee times every Sunday to veterans as well as a league during the summer months.
“As long as I am employed at Monarch, everything will remain as it is for veterans,” said Impellittiere. “We are honored to have the opportunity to ‘Pay it Forward’ and give back.”
With plans to continue growing his PGA HOPE programs and impact on veterans, Impellittiere never forgets to do the little things along the way. Known as the “collector” by his members, Impellittierre constantly collects golf clubs to donate to veterans.
The Patriot Award is one of the South Florida PGA’s annual awards. Impellittiere and the other 2022 award winners will be honored at their individual facilities in front of members, family and friends. Click here for the full list of award winners.
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