Two local golfers were named among the Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year award winners.

Evan Smith of Knoxville successfully defended his Player of the Year title in the Boys 11 & Under division by playing in 18 events. Smith had a record 13 first place finishes and never finished out of the top four.

Will Simpson of Pella is the boys age 12 to 13 player of the year, and played in 20 events this summer and consistently finished in the winner’s circle with 11 first place victories, two second place honors and two third place finishes.

The 2017 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year award recipients were honored at the All Star Pro Golf Awards Luncheon this week at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort.