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Higgins Receives Honorary Life Membership In The NEPGA
ANDOVER, Mass. –Mike Higgins has served the New England PGA in almost every capacity over the last 22 years. From Intern to Junior Tour Manager, to Tournament Director, and now Executive Director. Today, Higgins can add Honorary Life Member of the New England PGA to his list of titles.
The NEGPA Board of Directors recognized Higgins with honorary membership at the annual NEPGA Spring Meeting, honoring his dedication and service to the section’s PGA Professionals.
“Michael Higgins has spent over half of his lifetime dedicated to New England PGA and its golf professionals,” New England PGA President Ron Bibeau, PGA…
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