Ryan Fountain, PGA Named Srixon/Cleveland Assistant Professional of the Year
West Palm Beach, FL - Ryan Fountain, PGA Assistant Professional at the Bear’s Club has been named the 2023 South Florida PGA Srixon/Cleveland Assistant Golf Professional of the Year.
The Assistant of the Year award recognizes the individual’s overall performance as an assistant through his/her willingness to accept the responsibility, promotion of the game and his/her promotion of the overall image of the PGA.
“I am thankful for the opportunity to work with like-minded people throughout my career thus far," Fountain said. “We all truly enjoy what we do, but more importantly who we get to do it with. I push them to get better every single day and expect the same from them in return."
Fountain started at the Bear’s Club after college graduation and has spent the last several years developing his skills and gaining the trust of the members and other Professionals and has become an influential leader in the golf operation.
That desire to play a bigger role led Fountain to create a new guest play policy, an important topic for the facility that was eventually approved and implemented by the Board of Governors.
Additionally, as a PGA Member, Fountain finds it crucial to play your part as a Member and none more important than raising money and volunteering for charities.
In 2022, the South Florida PGA Foundation hosted its first annual Play Yellow Birdie Bash in collaboration with Nicklaus Children’s Healthcare Foundation. Fountain, partnered with Bear’s Club Head Professional, Eric Veilleux, PGA led the field in donations, raising over $77,000. The duo doubled down in 2023, raising over $90,000.
Lastly, Fountain is passionate about growing the Game. As someone who has special memories of his first instructor, Fountain believes the initial involvement in the game is crucial.
This past season, Bear’s Club Assistant Professionals started junior golf camps during the winter season, a program never offered before and saw great success.
The Assistant of the Year Award is one of the South Florida PGA annual awards and Fountain was honored in front of colleagues, members, family and friends at The Bear’s Club.
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