25 Students from 15 schools earn $8,000 Scholarships
FRISCO, Texas (Aug. 14, 2024) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Association, has awarded scholarships to 25 students at 15 colleges through the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program for the 2024-25 academic school year. With the generous support of the Lundgrens, the $8,000 scholarships were presented to talented and motivated students from diverse backgrounds who are working toward PGA of America Membership through one of the 16 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs across the nation.
PGA WORKS—an initiative designed to evolve the demographic composition of the golf industry’s workforce and the PGA of America’s Membership—leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to inspire and engage talent from diverse backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry.
Scholarship recipients must be pursuing bachelor’s degrees in a golf industry-compatible major, with the ultimate goal of obtaining PGA of America Membership. Since its inception in 2018, a total of 93 individuals have earned PGA WORKS Golf Management University scholarships totaling $744,000.
“Our PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars display the bright future of the PGA of America and the golf industry workforce,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “We are grateful for the Lundgren family and their support of these young adults who will no doubt make their mark within our game as they become PGA of America Golf Professionals and find meaningful careers.”
Scholarship recipients were selected on the basis of academic record, leadership demonstrated through participation in school and community activities, honors and work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unique personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, active participation in the game of golf and playing ability.
To ensure success and perpetuity of the program, as well as objectivity in the selection process, the PGA of America REACH Foundation retained Scholarship America as a third-party administrator. Scholarship America is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals to help students achieve their college dreams.
2023-2024 PGA WORKS John & Tamara LundgrenScholars Program Recipients
Isabella Boyle, Lincoln, Neb., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
Abigail Brooks, Kings Mountain, N.C., North Carolina State University, Class of 2025
Natalie Brosig, Erie, Pa., Methodist University, Class of 2025
Jordyn Cline, Mahwah, N.J., University of Nevada; Las Vegas, Class of 2026
Peyton Cusick, Ballwin, Mo., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
Joseph Fenceroy, Fox Point, Wis., Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2027
Aidan Hall, Pateros, Wash., New Mexico State University, Class of 2027
Alexander Ham, Ewa Beach, Hawaii, University of Nevada; Las Vegas, Class of 2025
Alexander Henbest, Manahawkin, N.J., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2028
Reagan Hubbard, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State University Park, Class of 2028
Maximus Kaufman, Westfield, Ind.. Eastern Kentucky University, Class of 2027
Gabriel Knowshisgun, Albuquerque, N.M., New Mexico State University, Class of 2027
Emily Martin, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Campbell University, Class of 2026
Addyson Meadows, Troy, Ala., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
Willow Merry, Michie, Tenn., Mississippi State University, Class of 2026
Nikolas Pitiris, Cyprus, New Mexico State University, Class of 2026
Sydney Raines, Oakland, Calif., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Class of 2028
Luke Roque, Tacoma, Wash., University of Idaho, Class of 2027
Brianna Rostescu, Norridge, Ill., Florida Gulf Coast University, Class of 2028
Atirath Roy, India, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
Jamie Rush, McMurray, Pa., Methodist University, Class of 2025
Jenna Rutledge, Fairbanks, N.C., Methodist University, Class of 2026
Meredith Speer, Cedar Park, Texas, Sam Houston State University, Class of 2027
Scarlet Sturch, Durant, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2027
Rachael Volin, Lincoln, Neb., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
| About PGA WORKS PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce. Funded by the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events and the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to inspire and engage talent from all backgrounds to pursue key employment positions across the golf industry. For more information, visit PGAREACH.org/PGAWORKS, follow @PGAWORKS on X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. About PGA of America REACH FoundationThe PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X, formerly known as Twitter and find us on Facebook. |
