Mill Creek MetroParks Head Golf Professional Brian Tolnar was named the PGA Merchandiser of the Year for a Public Golf Course. Tolnar, a member of the Northern Ohio Section of the PGA since 2015, was recognized at the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida in January.
Mill Creek MetroParks is located in Boardman, Ohio and consists of two 18-hole Donald Ross designed championship courses.
A native of Hubbard, Ohio, Tolnar returned to Northeastern Ohio in 2015 after a 12-year stay at two courses near Rochester, N.Y. He attended Youngstown State University and the PGA Professional Golf Management University program in Port St. Lucie.
Tolnar oversees both of Mill Creek’s championship courses, as well as, the club’s 900-square foot pro shop. On three occasions (2016-2018-2020) Tolnar was named NOPGA’s Merchandiser of the Year.
