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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Denney

February 16, 2010 561/624-8582

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EIGHTY-ONE GRADUATES FORM LATEST CLASS IN PGA PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – Eighty-one graduates, representing 36 states, comprised the most recent class to advance through the PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted Feb. 12, at the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management Program, which originated in 1996, has produced 8,000 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, Mexico, Norway, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, The Netherlands and the Virgin Islands.

The newest graduation class includes Ambry LaRosa of Yonkers, N.Y., the daughter of PGA of America Secretary Ted Bishop of Franklin, Ind. LaRosa, who turns 28 on Feb. 23, is an assistant professional at St. Andrews Golf Club in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and is in her sixth season as women’s golf coach at St. John’s University.

Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

The PGA Professional Golf Management graduates of Feb. 12:

|Michael A. Adkins |Waverly, Ohio |

|John J. Aguilar |Frisco, Texas |

|Roy F. Ahnstedt |Eagle, Idaho |

|Robert S. Alward |Gilbert, Ariz. |

|Robert G. Atkinson |Henderson, Nev. |

|Matt C. Baird |Provo, Utah |

|Ryan J. Bowey |Wolcott, Conn. |

|Richard C. Brasser |Charlotte, N.C. |

|Michael A. Campbell |Dupont, Wash. |

|Ryan P. Christenson |Jackson, Tenn. |

|Justin A. Cirbo |Elizabeth, Colo. |

|Sean T. Clarson |Saint Cloud, Fla. |

|Andrew Craft |Indianapolis, Ind. |

|Kevin J. Crawford |Orlando, Fla. |

|Jeremy L. Dear |Broken Arrow, Okla. |

|Drew J. DiSesa |Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. |

|Richard F. Dukelow |Orland Park, Ill. |

|Nathan J. Erickson |Brainerd, Minn. |

|Gregory S. Fickler |Cary, N.C. |

|David W. Fischer |Denver, Colo. |

|Paul M. Fitzpatrick Jr. |Fort Myers, Fla. |

|Michael P. Foti |Oconomowoc, Wis. |

|Brian L. Franco |Grand Junction, Colo. |

|Kelly J. Frank |Chandler, Ariz. |

|Christopher G. Frazier |Suwanee, Ga. |

|Brent D. Goulding |Fowlerville, Mich. |

|Donavan J. Grahn |Duncan, Okla. |

|Cole A. Handley |Soledad, Calif. |

|John J. Hanlon Jr. |St. Petersburg, Fla. |

|Christopher B. Hawkins |Avondale Estates, Ga. |

|David M. Higham |Livonia, Mich. |

|Jeremiah B. Jones |Crossville, Tenn. |

|Brian C. Joyce |Wake Forest, N.C. |

|Brian M. Kaminski |Lake Geneva, Wis. |

|John H. Kauzlarich |Midlothian, Va. |

|Andrew B. Kohn |Pacific Grove, Calif. |

|Steven C. Krebs |Prospect, Ky. |

|Justin L. Kutz |Dripping Springs, Texas |

|Ambry L. LaRosa |Yonkers, N.Y. |

|Norman P. Lemieux |Honolulu, Hawaii |

|Scott M. Lieberwirth |Las Cruces, N.M. |

|Kevin P. Loftus |Rocky Point, N.Y. |

|Kyle J. Lundy |Fort Wayne, Ind. |

|Zachary A. Massey |Grand Junction, Colo. |

|Ronald R. Mastroberti |Willoughby, Ohio |

|Nathan F. Matejek |Royal Oak, Mich. |

|Benjamin H. Meidl |Surprise, Ariz. |

|John E. Metzinger |Boardman, Ohio |

|Troy P. Muller |Deltona, Fla. |

|Benjamin J. Nachtwey |Lisle, Ill. |

|Ryan D. Nebera |Midlothian, Va. |

|Matthew J. Occhiato |Dallas, Pa. |

|Adam T. Osterbur |Normal, Ill. |

|Brad A. Parker |Ladson, S.C. |

|Albert B.J. Paul |Oak Brook, Ill. |

|Brian J. Paulson |Winona, Minn. |

|Alan D. Pehrson |Prior Lake, Minn. |

|Adam E. Person |Hastings, Neb. |

|Kerry D. Petricek |Wichita, Kan. |

|Corey W. Prugh |Spokane, Wash. |

|Scott D. Rubottom |Sterling, Colo. |

|Kellan M. Ryan |Blacklick, Ohio |

|Jordan J. Schroeder |Schaumburg, Ill. |

|Krystal N. Shearer |Saratoga, Calif. |

|Robert J. Sirianni |Wauwatosa, Wis. |

|Jared N. Sobelson |Chamblee, Ga. |

|Connor H. Sproull |Missoula, Mont. |

|Will Starkweather |North Conway, N.H. |

|Chris N. Stroud |Newnan, Ga. |

|Eric K. Suvak |Turtle Creek, Pa. |

|Michael P. Tanner |Kansas City, Kan. |

|John T. Underwood |New Castle, Colo. |

|Patrick T. Vadden |Louisville, Ky. |

|Justin R. Van Heukelom |Winnabow, N.C. |

|John R. Van Valer |Noblesville, Ind. |

|Andrew J. Viscardi |Carrollton, Va. |

|Todd M. Wagner |Houston, Texas |

|Kevin R. White |Phoenix, Ariz. |

|Bradley S. Williams |Kokomo, Ind. |

|Timothy B. Yelverton |West Point, Miss. |

|Timothy R. Hutchinson |Austin, Texas |

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