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Williams College Head Coach Josh Hillman Receives 2025 NENY PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award

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Williams College head men's golf coach Josh Hillman has been recognized with the 2025 NENY PGA Section's Bill Strausbaugh Award, presented to PGA Professionals who by their day-to-day efforts have distinguished themselves by mentoring their fellow PGA Professionals and serving their community. This prestigious award follows Hillman's 2019 recognition as the NENY Section's Golf Professional of the Year. Hillman has been a dedicated mentor, guiding multiple individuals into head professional and coaching roles, while fostering leadership, honesty, and consistency in his work. He has served over a decade on the NENY PGA Board and excelled in leadership roles on various Section and NCAA committees.

Key Takeaways:

  • Josh Hillman, head men's golf coach at Williams College, received the 2025 NENY PGA Section's Bill Strausbaugh Award for mentoring fellow PGA Professionals and serving his community.
  • Hillman was previously recognized as the NENY Section's Golf Professional of the Year in 2019.
  • He has been a dedicated mentor, guiding multiple individuals into head professional and coaching roles.
  • Hillman has served over a decade on the NENY PGA Board and has excelled in leadership roles on various Section and NCAA committees.
  • He has won 11 PGA Section Championships and competed in numerous PGA National Championships.
  • Hillman has competed at the PGA Tour Qualifying School (Q-School) three times, advancing to the second stage in 2003.
  • He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies from the University of Rhode Island (2000).
  • During his time at Williams College, Hillman led the Ephs to NESCAC Championships in 2013 and 2017.
  • The 2017 team placed 16th overall at the NCAA Division III Championship.
  • Ephs Under Hillman's mentorship, Sam Goldenring '20 was the medalist at the 2019 national championship.
  • Goldenring was named to the Division III PING All-America First Team (2019), Third Team (2020), and Honorable Mention Team (2017).
  • Hillman took home the NESCAC Coach of the Year honor during the 2016-17 season.

Statistics:

  • 14 seasons as head coach at Williams College (entering the 2025-26 season)
  • 11 PGA Section Championships won by Hillman
  • 3 appearances at the PGA Tour Qualifying School (Q-School)
  • 1 advancement to the second stage at the PGA Tour Qualifying School in 2003
  • 2 NESCAC Championships won by the Ephs under Hillman's leadership (2013 and 2017)
  • 16th place overall at the NCAA Division III Championship in 2017

Sources:

  • "NENY PGA Section Names 2025 Special Award Winners" [No date]
  • Williams College Athletics, [No date]

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