The Utah Section PGA, experts in the game and business of golf in Utah, recently announced its annual awards. Ryan Kartchner, Promontory’s Director of Golf won the prestigious Professional of the Year category. Winners of the annual awards are nominated by Utah Section PGA Professionals. Award winners are dedicated to their profession by working to improve the quality of golf in Utah, including growing and teaching the game.

Kartchner has been with Promontory since 2017 where he has overseen the luxury vacation home community’s two signature golf courses – the Jack Nicklaus Painted Valley Golf Course and the Pete Dye Canyon Course. Ryan is very active in the Utah golf scene, serving on numerous boards and committees related to the sport. He has also served as the President of the Utah Section PGA and works closely with the national office and leadership of the PGA of America. Ryan works with all of the Allied Associations in the State to help grow the game, especially Junior Golf and has scheduled PGA events for Juniors in Utah.

 “Leading Promontory’s golf program and working with our incredible members from all over the country has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. There is no greater honor than to be recognized by industry peers, many of whom are my mentors who have inspired me and shaped my career as a golf professional. I’m truly honored to have received this award from the Utah Section PGA,” Ryan Kartchner says.

In addition to making a visible impact on the Utah Section PGA, Kartchner has enhanced the Promontory experience by focusing on the enjoyment of the game for the members he enthusiastically serves.

“We are so proud of Ryan for winning this Utah PGA award and are grateful for his tremendous contributions to our golf offerings,” says Robin Milne, General Manager of Promontory. “Ryan has launched amazing junior golf programs at Promontory, including the AJGA’S Rolex Girls Junior Championship last summer. We also hosted the Sub Regional for the national ‘Drive, Chip & Putt’ competition that finishes at Augusta National the Sunday before the Masters.”

Under Kartchner’s leadership, Promontory continues to introduce new golf programs and events for members in an effort to maintain its status as one of the leading private communities for golf in the U.S.