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Braemar Golf Course pro named ‘Teacher of the Year’
by PGA – Minnesota Section
Edina, Minn., Jan. 13, 2012 –Roger Fahrenkrug, one of six golf professionals on staff at Braemar Golf
Course, recently joined a very select group of Minnesota pros. The state chapter of the Professional
Golf Association (PGA) honored him with its 2011 “Teacher of the Year” award.
In addition to providing him a commemorative plaque, the organization also took a moment to
acknowledge Fahrenkrug’s career achievements at its October chapter meeting in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Joe Greupner, Braemar’s head professional, submitted Fahrenkrug’s name for consideration. Drawing
from both his own observations and from the praise of patrons, Greupner and fellow professional Don
Berry then wrote letters of recommendation on Fahrenkrug’s behalf.
Fahrenkrug conducts both group and private lessons, and also lends a hand with junior programs and
club fittings on demo days. His past students of note include Don Berry, a past PGA – Minnesota “Player
of the Year” award recipient and winner of multiple golf tournaments throughout the country.
Although the PGA – Minnesota added “Teacher of the Year” to its list of annual awards in 1987, repeat
winners are relatively common. As a result, Fahrenkrug is actually only the 17th teacher in the state to
be honored with this distinction.
Minnesota’s is one of 41 PGA sectional divisions. Their purpose is to promote the sport and
acknowledge achievements made on the local level.
“This award says a lot about Roger’s talent as both player and teacher,” said Braemar Golf General
Manager Todd Anderson, “and also says something about Braemar.” The course gives more golf lessons
than any other course in Minnesota, and its pro teachers have been nominated for the “Teacher of the
Year” award several times in the past.
For more information on Braemar Golf Course, call 952-903-5750 or visit
www.BraemarGolfCourse.com.
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