Bridget Ackley, PGA Awarded South Florida PGA Player Development Honor
West Palm Beach, FL - Bridget Ackley, PGA Junior Golf Leader at the Park has been presented the 2024 South Florida PGA Player Development Award.
The "PGA Player Development Award" bestows special recognition on a PGA Golf Professional, who has displayed extraordinary and exemplary contribution and achievement in the area of player development. The award considers the PGA Professional’s growth of the game leadership, commitment at the Section and National levels in the player development arena, and the meaningful impact made at the facility.
“Winning the Player Development Award is an incredible honor that reflects my unwavering commitment to growing the game,” said Ackley. “As a PGA Professional, my goal has always been to create opportunities for everyone in a fun and welcoming environment, where every player—no matter their background or skill level—can learn, grow, and enjoy the game that has given me so much.”
As a the Junior Golf Leader at the Park, Ackley plays an integral role in all player development and programming and while the Park has only been open for a little over a year, Ackley has managed to attract players of all ages and skills levels through fun and creative approaches.
Since opening in April of 2023 Ackley has already administered seven, six-week adult programs for new golfers and women, working with over 50 golfers. Additionally, Ackley has hosted over 195 clinics for juniors 3-13, working with over 1,000 participants.
At the same time, Ackley utilizes key PGA resources, such as PGA Coach and the ADM framework, to expand her personal lesson business. As a result of Ackley’s commitment to expanding programming at her own facility, the Park has hosted two six-week PGA HOPE clinics for over 30 Veterans and two PGA Jr. League teams for the 2024 season for 58 juniors, all with Ackley as the lead instructor.
“This recognition motivates me to continue finding new ways to make golf accessible and enjoyable for all,” emphasized Ackley.
The Player Development Award is one of the South Florida PGA’s annual awards. Ackley was presented with her award yesterday at The Park.

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