Received award in 2002

"Gentleman Jeff."

That's the moniker on the sportsmanship award presented annually by the Utah Section PGA. It is named after Jeff Beaudry and is an indication of the esteem in which he is held by golfers throughout the state.

As the Executive Director of the Utah Section of the PGA for eleven years he played a major role in the progress of all aspects of golf in Utah. He elevated the professionalism of the Utah Section PGA and was instrumental in creating a spirit of cooperation among all the golf organizations in the state.

The gentle and fair manner in which he handled meetings and mediated conflict between people and organizations resulted in progress for all concerned. He received the Utah Section Distinguished Service Award for his efforts in 1999.

He was instrumental in creating a partnership between the PGA and the Utah High School Activities Association that brought dramatic improvement to high school golf programs in the state, He was awarded the UHSAA Distinguished Service Award in 1992. In 1998 he was named the Official of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations.

He blended the Utah Nike Tour stop with the Utah Special Olympics in a beautiful and legitimate golf-charity partnership that brought very positive and tangible results to the Special Olympics. Among those who are close to Special Olympics Jeff Beaudry is a true hero. His genuine interest in advancing the cause of Special Olympics is recognized nationally and internationally and the organization has benefited greatly by his devotion to it.

He was awarded the Bill Strausbaugh Award for Career Services by the Utah Section in 1993, and has also been given the award twice by the Colorado Section as well.

Prior to his years with the Utah Section he was an assistant professional at Mountain View and the head professional and general manager of the Copper Club, and was also a golf manufacturer's sales representative. He is now working as an Employment Services Consultant with the PGA of America.

He and his wife Shawna have two children, Jamie and Zach, and a granddaughter, Randi.

As one of the many beneficiaries of his leadership skills the Utah Golf Association is proud to present him with its most prestigious honor, the UGA Gold Club Award.