Public Merchandiser of the Year is designed to recognize those PGA Professionals who have excelled as business persons / merchandisers in the promotion of golf. The PGA honors PGA Professionals in three categories: Private, Public and Resort facilities.

2022 -- Rylee PLITZ, Eagle Ridge GC
​2021 -- Chris MCDERMOTT, Picatinny Arsenal GC
2020 -- Vaughan ABEL, Royce Brook GC
2019 -- Pat LAWLER, Rockeligh GC
2018 -- Pat LAWLER, Rockeligh GC
2017 -- Pat LAWLER, Rockleigh GC
2016 -- Pat LAWLER, Rockleigh GC
2015 -- Kevin BEIRNE, Eagle Ridge GC
2014 -- Joe FEBONIO, Royce Brook GC
2013 -- George ANCUTA, The Knoll GC
2012 -- Pat LAWLER, High Mountain CC
2011 -- Joe FEBONIO, Royce Brook GC
2010 -- George ANCUTA, The Knoll GC
2009 -- Joe GALA, Great Gorge GC
2008 -- Scott PRUDEN, Farmstead G & CC
2007 -- Joe GALAN, Great Gorge GC
2006 -- Joe KELLY, Sky View GC
2005 -- Mike ATTARA, Eagle Ridge GC
2004 -- Mike YEVCHAK, Pine Barrens GC
2003 -- Steve OAKES, The Golf Zone
2002 -- George CRAIG, Old Orchard GC
2001 -- Brian RICHARDS, Fairway GC
2000 -- Mike SPARKS, NJ National GC
1999 -- Tom STAPLES, Bowling Green
1998 -- Dan HOLLIS, Jumping Brook GC
1997 -- George CRAIG, Old Orchard CC
1996 -- Dan HOLLIS, Jumping Brook GC
1995 -- Dan HOLLIS, Jumping Brook GC
1994 -- Tom MANZIANO, Great Gorge GC
1993 -- Tom MANZIANO, Great Gorge GC
1992 -- Brian JODOIN, Gambler Ridge GC
1991 -- Bob ISSLER, Woodlake GC
1990 -- Ed HEUSER, Tamarack GC
1989 -- Charlie TATZ, Ash Brook GC
1988 -- Ed HEUSER, Tamarack GC