Kiddie Earns Highest PGA of America Honor

Kiddie, PGA, head professional at Aronimink Golf Club, is the 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year. This is the highest annual honor given to of America Professional, awarded for leadership, strong moral character substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf. PGA Member for 23 years, Kiddie has spent the past 15 years at Aronimink following a seven-year stint at Applebrook Golf Club, where he served as PGA manager and head professional. Kiddie was the host PGA Professional the 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Aronimink, which host the 2026 PGA Championship. longtime, dedicated leader in the Philadelphia PGA Section, Kiddie has numerous positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, District Director of Section Affairs and Member of the PGA of America Rules Committee, among others. In 2019, he was elected the 43rd President of the Philadelphia PGA; He served a two-year stint, followed by his current Honorary President role.

Since Kiddie became a PGA Head Professional in 2001, a total of 12 of his professionals have advanced to become Head Professionals across the His passion for the Rules of Golf has led him to become an instructor and USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Kiddie is a graduate of Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he competed on the golf team.

Congratulations, Mr. Kiddie – well deserved!