Forty-nine graduates, representing 20 states and Puerto Rico, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted Oct. 26, at The PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 6,599 graduates. Of that total, the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie has produced graduates since 2002 representing 48 states, Canada, The District of Columbia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Puerto Rico, The Netherlands and the Virgin Islands.
The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are therrecognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.
The class of Oct. 26:
1. Robert B. Anglin - Burnsville, N.C.
2. Damon J. Aswad - Rocky Mount, N.C.
3. Matthew P. Black - Natrona Heights, Pa.
4. Andrea K. Bretz - Nampa, Idaho
5. Melvin Bryant - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
6. David V. Burrell - Burlington, Vt.
7. Kevin Cain - Clifton Park, N.Y.
8. Michael P. Carter - Prescott Valley, Ariz.
9. Kevin J. DeDonato - Galloway, N.J.
10. Colby J. DeWaters - Tucson, Ariz.
11. Paul Dickens - Wallace, N.C.
12. Patrick C. Doyle - Naples, Fla.
13. Clay D. Farnsworth - Winchester, Va.
14. Matthew T. Feauto - Hutchinson, Kan.
15. Patrick R. Feindt Jr. - Locust Grove, Va.
16. Alexander Fisher - Phoenix, Ariz.
17. Katherine Garcia - Grand Junction, Colo.
18. Scotty H. Glass Jr. - Bryn Mawr, Pa.
19. Nicholas J. Goblirsch - Lehigh Acres, Fla.
20. Nathan P. Groce - Naples, Fla.
21. Toby L. Grubert - Katy, Texas
22. Jess W. Hansen - Lexington, Mo.
23. Stuart E. Hulke - Phoenix, Ariz.
24. P.J. Irwin - Littleton, Colo.
25. Don A. Kress - Winter Garden, Fla.
26. James P. Landers - Marlborough, Mass.
27. Simon Letts - Cathedral City, Calif.
28. Shaun P. McElroy - Milwaukee, Wis.
29. John B. McLaughlin - La Quinta, Calif.
30. Matt Messenger - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
31. Brent P. Newcomb - Tucson, Ariz.
32. Brad W. Olson - Brielle, N.J.
33. Phil A. Olson - Amarillo, Texas
34. Christopher D. Parham - Asheville, N.C.
35. Mike Potter - Merrill, Wis.
36. Christopher J. Powel - Van Nuys, Calif.
37. Barry A. Prosser - Gilbert, Ariz.
38. Jeong O. Rim - Orlando, Fla.
39. Carl A. Sarahs - Highland, Utah
40. David L. Serie - Columbia Heights, Minn.
41. Donovan W. Solis - Fort Worth, Texas
42. Charles H. Sprenger - Rancho Mirage, Calif.
43. John C. Sundahl - Flagstaff, Ariz.
44. Craig P. Swiderski - Rio Grande, P.R.
45. James C. Thompson - Kennett Square, Pa.
46. Hiroki Toyama - San Ramon, Calif.
47. Jeffrey D. Turner - Melbourne, Fla.
48. Johnathan L. Vaughan - Harmony, Fla.
49. Steven E. Wilson - Charleston, S.C.
