Golf instructor wins national award

Jackie Cannizzo, director of instruction at the Country Club of Roswell, was recognized recently as a Master Kids Teacher for 2011 by U.S. Kids Golf at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Cannizzo has been a junior golf instructor for more than 25 years and serves as director of national team development for Junior League Golf.

The Master Kids Teacher award distinguishes individuals named to the U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Teachers list three or more times. That list recognizes golf professionals who focus much of their time and energy on developing young golfers.