Scott Ashworth, Kaua‘i Lagoons’ Director of Golf, was presented the Marriott’s Golf Professional of the Year 2009. One professional from 60 golf courses in 45 different locations in 15 different countries are considered for this award, which was presented to
Scott Ashworth, Kaua‘i Lagoons’ Director of Golf, was presented the Marriott’s Golf Professional of the Year 2009.
One professional from 60 golf courses in 45 different locations in 15 different countries are considered for this award, which was presented to Ashworth by Kaua‘i Area General Manager Brad Snyder and Bill Nault, Marriott’s Senior Vice President of Golf.
Nault said Ashworth’s dedication to the sport of golf as well as to the community set him apart from the other nominees for the award.
Some of Ashworth’s accomplishments leading to the award include the establishment of the Junior Golf program at the Kaua‘i Lagoons golf course, helping raise funds through the Patriot Day tournament and helping raise funds for the Children’s Miracle Network at the Kaua‘i Lagoons.
He was also the recipient of the PGA’s Horton Smith Award, which is presented to a golf professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to the PGA’s educational programs. He also received the PGA’s Strausbaugh Award for mentoring fellow PGA professionals and was also the recipient of the Aloha Section of the PGA’s Golf Professional of the Year.
“This is not an individual award for me,” Ashworth said in accepting the award. “This goes to everyone here. The amount we’ve had to adapt and change and to see everyone do it, and be genuinely nice to each other is pretty cool. I’m so proud of this team for sticking together in these really tough times.”
Ashworth was referring to the course changes that have been taking place, affording credit to the grounds crew, which earned a recent Marriott award for excellence, as well as the golf shop team.
Currently, Kaua‘i Lagoons is making enhancements to its crown jewel — the Kiele Course. On completion, the new Kiele Course will boast more ocean holes than any other course in Hawai‘i.
During this work, golfers are able to enjoy a memorable and well-manicured 18-hole layout comprising a mix of former Mokihana and Kiele holes.
The Kiele holes include the front nine in its entirety, the signature 16th that plays along the ocean’s edge, the par 3 No. 17 and the island green No. 18 that Jack Nicklaus named “The Golden Bear.”
Six holes from the Mokihana course round out the 18-hole offering.
