23 recent college and university graduates receive hands-on golf industry experience
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FRISCO, Texas (August 4, 2026) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has announced the 2026-27 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship, established in 2017, provides the opportunity for a paid immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions of the PGA of America across the United States and help create a network of communication and community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the most valuable entry-level opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to gain experience in the golf industry. The Fellowship gives recent college and university graduates a first-hand look at everything a career in the $102 billion golf industry can provide.
The primary responsibilities of the 23 PGA WORKS Fellows are to support and execute philanthropic initiatives for the charitable foundations of their respective PGA Sections. This includes assisting with marketing, communications and fundraising activities, as well as PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming for Veterans and junior golf initiatives such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt. Fellows also provide operations assistance for Section tournaments and special events.
“The PGA WORKS Fellowship is the perfect opportunity to earn impactful, real-life experience working in the golf industry,” said PGA of America Acting President Nathan Charnes, PGA. “We are proud to welcome the 2026-27 class to their respective PGA Sections. Our PGA WORKS Fellows are the future leaders of the golf industry and their fellowship will equip them with the skills and attributes needed for a successful and fulfilling career.”
As part of PGA WORKS’ mission, Fellows are encouraged to continue their careers in golf following their fellowships with direct access to both PGA of America Career Consultants and mentors to help achieve their career goals. Since the inception of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of Fellows secure full-time employment upon completion of their Fellowship. Of that percentage, 83 percent of those jobs are within the golf industry.
Past Fellows have gone on to work for Titleist, PGA Sections, the First Tee, the USGA, APGA and the PGA Tour, among other golf companies, sporting organizations and leading industries, while others have continued their education or taken their golf career a step further by attaining PGA of America Membership.
Currently, eight PGA WORKS Fellows Alumni work for the Association at the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas: PGA WORKS Leader Cameron Dinkins; PGA WORKS Program Coordinator Iyannei Miranda; PGA REACH Events Coordinator Caroline Riggs; PGA Jr. League Grants Coordinator Tomie Anderson; PGA Jr. League Competitions Specialist Dayvon Collins; Membership Representative Cameron Jones, Education Faculty Rosa Jones, PGA, and Championships Administration Coordinator, Cami Terkildsen.
2026-27 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows
Lilly Boehm; Norman, Okla.; University of Oklahoma; Michigan PGA Section
AnnaBelle Boone; Wilmington, Ohio; Youngstown State University; Northern Ohio PGA Section
Avery Clevenger; Broken Arrow, Okla.; Oklahoma Wesleyan University; South Central PGA Section
Megan Dirr; Charlotte, N.C.; University of Kentucky; Kentucky PGA Section
Katelyn Duero; Oconomowoc, Wis.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Wisconsin PGA Section
Lauren Ehrman; Park Hills, Ky.; Bellarmine University; Southern Ohio PGA Section
Carter Esterle; Colorado Springs, Colo.; John Carroll University; Colorado PGA Section
Natalia Facchinato-Sitja; Washington, D.C.; Marietta College; Southern Texas PGA Section
Shelby Garcia; Greenville, S.C.; University of South Carolina; Carolinas PGA Section
Dakota Holbrook; Jordan, N.Y.; SUNY Cortland; Central New York PGA Section
Brandon Jackson Jr.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Grambling State University; Sun Country PGA Section
Makenna Jones; Lewisburg, Ohio; University of Cincinnati; New Jersey PGA Section
Ricky Klein; St. Louis, Mo.; University of Missouri; Gateway PGA Section
Faith Lester; Apple Valley, Calif.; Texas Christian University; Southern California PGA Section
Taylor McMath; North Attleboro, Mass.; University of Tennessee; New England PGA Section
Madalyn Neufeld; Salem, Ore.; University of Oregon; Northern California PGA Section
Lily Panning; Brockport, N.Y.; John Carroll University; Western New York PGA Section
Alexis Pelton; Jackson, Miss.; University of Mississippi; North Florida PGA Section
Matthew Pinion; Crystal Lake, Ill.; University of Iowa; Indiana PGA Section
Nikelle Pledger; Cleveland, Ohio; Ohio State University; Northern Texas PGA Section
Owen Pressman; Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; SUNY Oneonta; Metropolitan PGA Section
Grace Stetler; Chalfont, Pa.; Elon University; Philadelphia PGA Section
Madelynn Vinson; Newport News, Va.; Mary Baldwin University; Middle Atlantic PGA Section
For more information about the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit PGAREACH.org.
About PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to broaden the golf industry’s workforce and future leaders. 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 Foundation
The 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.
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