Birmingham, England: The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) has announced the final PGA Excel awardees for 2025, rounding off the year with a rare double as Tim Rouse and Chris White earn Master status.

PGA Excel recognises Members who have made a significant and sustained impact in the golf industry across the categories of PGA Professional, Coach and Manager. The framework helps Members elevate their careers and showcase a commitment to higher professional standards.

Of the 12 Members that achieved a higher designation in the final quarter of the year, Rouse and White were commended for attaining Master status.

Rouse is Teaching Professional at Northamptonshire County Golf Club in England while White is General Manager at Royal Golf Club Wadi Safar, on the outskirts of Riyadh.

Featuring 27 holes by Greg Norman Golf Course Design – an 18-hole championship layout and a nine-hole academy course – the Royal Golf Club Wadi Safar, project is operated by Golf Saudi.

White was previously General Manager at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Links.

There was also Advanced Professional recognition for Ernie Lee, the Director of Business Partnerships at Macau Professional Golfers’ Association (MPGA).

Tristan Crew, Executive Director – Membership at the PGA of GB&I, said: “Congratulations to all 12 Members on earning their new designation through their dedication to professional development and commitment to making a continued impact on the game of golf.

“To have two Members earning Master status in the same quarter is hugely encouraging. Special congratulations to Tim Rouse and Chris White on their achievement – a prestigious recognition that now only 68 Members have achieved.”

*The PGA of Great Britain & Ireland, Golf Saudi and Greg Norman Golf Course Design are all members of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.