With the generous support of the Lundgrens, the $8,000 scholarships were presented to talented and motivated students who are working toward PGA of America Membership through one of the 16 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs across the nation.
PGA WORKS is a workforce strategic initiative designed to provide equal opportunity to a robust pool of talent from a wide range of backgrounds, including populations historically underrepresented in the game and business of golf, who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf.
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 108 PGA WORKS Golf Management University scholarships have been awarded, totaling $864,000.
“We are immensely grateful for our partnership with the Lundgrens and the ongoing success of the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “These scholarships not only support the academic and career aspirations of talented students but also strengthen the future of our game and Association. By investing in these future PGA of America Members, we are investing in the future of golf, ensuring it thrives and evolves.”
Scholarship recipients were selected based on 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.
Isabella Boyle, Sioux City, Iowa, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
Jordyn Cline, Mahwah, N.J., University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Class of 2026
Peyton Cusick, Ballwin, Mo., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
Alexander Henbest, Manahawkin, N.J., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2028
Reagan Hubbard, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State University, Class of 2028
Michael Hui, Staten Island, N.Y., Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2028
Mason McKenna, Olathe, Kan., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
Willow Merry, Michie, Tenn., Mississippi State University, Class of 2026
Nikolas Pitiris, Nicosia, Cyprus, New Mexico State University, Class of 2026
Reagan Plank, Owasso, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2029
Sydney Raines, Oakland, Calif., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Class of 2028
Luke Roque, Tacoma, Wash., University of Idaho, Class of 2027
Atirath Roy, New Delhi, India, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
Scarlet Sturch, Durant, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2027
Chase Triebenbach, Osakis, Minn., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2028