Golf Professional of the Year is the highest honor for the PGA Professional. It is awarded to a golf professional based on his / her performance at a golf facility, level of service to the Section, and displays a leadership ability to inspire fellow professionals in promoting the game of golf.

2024 -- Bill HOOK, Knickerbocker CC
2023 -- Robin CURTIS, Maplewood CC
2022 -- Michael HOLIDAY, Upper Montclair CC
2021 -- Tom FLATT, Edgewood CC
​2020 -- Joe KELLY, Mendham G&TC
2019 -- Keith STEWART, Springdale GC
2018 – David REASONER, The Ridgewood CC 
2017 – Scott PARIS, Plainfield CC
2016 – Doug STEFFEN, Baltusrol GC
2015 -- David REASONER, The Ridgewood CC
2014 -- Andy BROCK, Metuchen G&CC
2013 -- Scott PARIS, Plainfield CC
2012 -- Bryan JONES, Black Oak GC
2011 -- Dan PASTERNAK, Panther Valley G & CC
2010 -- Mickie GALLAGHER III, Trump National GC-Bedminster
2009 -- Bill KING, Spring Lake GC
2008 -- Doug STEFFEN, Baltusrol GC
2007 -- Dan PASTERNAK, Panther Valley G & CC
2006 -- Vinnie HARMON, Roselle GC
2005 -- Mike SPARKS, Royce Brook GC
2004 -- Allan BOWMAM, Cherry Valley CC
2003 -- Mike SPARKS, New Jersey National GC
2002 -- Bill BURGESS, Arcola CC
2001 -- Ted O'ROURKE, Morris County GC
2000 -- Ted O'ROURKE, Morris County GC
1999 -- Brent STUDER, Manasquan River GC
1998 -- Ted O'ROURKE, Morris County GC
1997 -- Baker MADDERA, Rock Spring GC
1996 -- Kevin SYRING, Suburban GC
1995 -- Peter FAMIANO, Crestmont CC
1994 -- Michael PRESTON, Echo Lake CC
1993 -- Steve SIEG, Navesink CC
1992 -- Michael PRESTON, Echo Lake CC
1991 -- Geroge SAUER, Green Brook CC
1990 -- George CRAIG, Old Orchard CC
1989 -- Bob ROSS, Baltusrol GC
1988 -- Peter FAMIANO, Crestmont CC
1987 -- Russ HELWIG, Essex Fells CC
1986 -- Dick SARTA, Preakness Hills CC
1985 -- George CRAIG, Old Orchard CC