January 23rd, 2023 – The Metropolitan PGA recently named Doug Jansen, the Town of Islip golf professional at the Brentwood Country Club, recipient of the association's Merchandiser of the Year (Public) Award 2022. The Merchandiser of the Year Award 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.