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IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Dan Webber

March 25, 2008 404/832-7712

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THE PGA OF AMERICA ANNOUNCES LATEST CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM GRADUATES

38 pga professionals enhance skills with certifications

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – With the latest rounds of the PGA Proficiency Test completed in February, 38 PGA Professionals received 43 certifications from The Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) Certified Professional Program.

The PGA Certified Professional Program is an online, career-enhancing educational curriculum that supports PGA Professionals who are committed to continuously enhancing their golf management skills in order to stay ahead of the increasing demands of the industry. Since the program’s inception in August 2004, 386 PGA Professionals have earned a total of 653 certifications in related career paths, including General Management, Golf Operations, Instruction, Retail, Executive Management and Ownership/Leasing.

The online distance learning approach ensures broad access to the program, while reducing the time and travel costs associated with traditional classes. Currently the most popular career paths are Golf Operations and General Management. Classes with the highest enrollment across all career paths are accounting, business planning and budgeting, turfgrass management and customer relations.

Editors Note: The following list includes the names and affiliations of PGA Members members who recently obtained certification. For interviews or additional information on the following Certified PGA Professionals please contact Dan Webber at 404-832-7712 or daniel.webber@.

Recently Certified Professionals:

* Previously earned certification

• Tim Anderson, Bunkers Hills Golf Course, New Brighton, Minn. (Retail, *Golf Operations)

• Joshua B. Barr, Regency at Dominion Valley, Haymarket, Va. (Retail, Golf Operations and *Instruction)

• Steven R. Beach, Glenmoor County, Littleton, Colo. (Instruction)

• Benjamin Boyter, Kiawah Island Resort, Charleston, S.C. (Retail and General Management)

• John J. Cassidy, Wellshire Golf Course, Denver, Colo. (Instruction)

• Jeremy S. Clevenger, Bear Creek Golf Club, Murrieta, Calif. (Golf Operations)

• Matt A. Creech, Sand Ridge Golf Club, Chardon, Ohio (Golf Operations)

• Derek M. Cordova, Golf Dynamics Teach & Practice Center, Loveland, Colo. (General Management, Golf Operations and Instruction)

• James C. Davert, The Orchards Golf Club, Richmond, Mich. (General Management)

• David Drisko, Oakland Hills Country Club, Birmingham, Mich. (Golf Operations)

• Stan Everitt, Mount Vintage Plantation, Aiken, S.C. (Executive Management, Ownership/Leasing, *Retail, *General Management and *Golf Operations)

• Joseph S. Gates, Four Hills Country Club, Albuquerque, N.M. (General Management)

• Billy L. Gooch, Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Raleigh, N.C. (Executive Management)

• Ryan S. Hanford, Midland Hills Country Club, St. Paul, Minn. (Golf Operations)

• Stephen R. Harrison, Highlands Springs Country Club, Springfield, Mo. (Golf Operations)

• Ryan T. Holland, Barrington Hills Country Club, Palantine, Ill. (Executive Management, Retail*Instruction, *General Management, *Golf Operations)

• Brian Jones, Hamilton Elks Golf Club, West Chester, Ohio (Golf Operations)

• Travis M. Kemp, Las Cruces Country Club, Las Cruces, N.M. (Golf Operations,*General Management)

• Matthew Klein, Austin Golf Club, Spicewood, Texas (Golf Operations, Retail *General Management)

• James A. Lohbauer, River Run Country Club, Huntersville, N.C. (Golf Operations, Retail and *Instruction)

• Robin Lorain, Meridian Valley Country Club, Kent, Wash. (Retail)

• Scott Y. McArthur, Old Hickory Golf Club, Washington, D.C. (General Management)

• Michael K. Melena, Lochland Country Club, Hastings, Neb. (Golf Operations)

• C. Joseph Missimer, Coatesville Country Club, Coatesville, Penn. (Instruction)

• Michael S. Murphy, Kenwood Country Club, Liberty Township, Ohio (Instruction, *Golf Operations)

• Barry A. Neimann, University of Idaho, Pullman, Wash. (Instruction, *Golf Operations)

• Steven Oldfield, Baton Rouge Country Club, Baton Rouge, La. (Instruction, *Golf Operations)

• Robert A. Onusko, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Golf Operations)

• Ronald J. Rosko, Londonderry, Vt. (Instruction)

• Jon Sandell, Oak Tree Golf Club, Edmond, Okla. (Golf Operations)

• Jason M. Sedan, PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie, Fla. (Golf Operations, Retail, * Instruction)

• Michael J. Seiffert, Deacon’s Lodge, Maple Grove, Minn. (Instruction)

• Scott Sommers, Saddleback Golf Club, Fort Collins, Colo. (General Management and *Instruction)

• Matthew T. Stewart, Cherry Hills Country, Denver, Colo. (Golf Operations)

• Ty Thompson, Cherry Hills Country Club, Denver, Colo. (Golf Operations)

• Geoff Tollefson, Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove, Ill. (Retail, *Ownership/Leasing, *Executive Management, *Golf Operations, *General Management)

• John C. Tuohey, Sand Creek Station Golf Course, Newton, Kan. (General Management)

• Eddie L. Young, Classic Swing School/Legends, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Instruction)

About The PGA of America

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 $76 billion 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.

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