IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Denney s3

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bob Denney February 16, 2010 561/624-8582 [email protected]

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:

1. Michael A. Adkins Waverly, Ohio 2. John J. Aguilar Frisco, Texas 3. Roy F. Ahnstedt Eagle, Idaho 4. Robert S. Alward Gilbert, Ariz. 5. Robert G. Atkinson Henderson, Nev. 6. Matt C. Baird Provo, Utah 7. Ryan J. Bowey Wolcott, Conn. 8. Richard C. Brasser Charlotte, N.C. 9. Michael A. Campbell Dupont, Wash. 10. Ryan P. Christenson Jackson, Tenn. 11. Justin A. Cirbo Elizabeth, Colo. 12. Sean T. Clarson Saint Cloud, Fla. 13. Andrew Craft Indianapolis, Ind. 14. Kevin J. Crawford Orlando, Fla. 15. Jeremy L. Dear Broken Arrow, Okla. 16. Drew J. DiSesa Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. 17. Richard F. Dukelow Orland Park, Ill. 18. Nathan J. Erickson Brainerd, Minn. 19. Gregory S. Fickler Cary, N.C. 20. David W. Fischer Denver, Colo. 21. Paul M. Fitzpatrick Jr. Fort Myers, Fla. 22. Michael P. Foti Oconomowoc, Wis. 23. Brian L. Franco Grand Junction, Colo. 24. Kelly J. Frank Chandler, Ariz. 25. Christopher G. Frazier Suwanee, Ga. 26. Brent D. Goulding Fowlerville, Mich. 27. Donavan J. Grahn Duncan, Okla. 28. Cole A. Handley Soledad, Calif. 29. John J. Hanlon Jr. St. Petersburg, Fla. 30. Christopher B. Hawkins Avondale Estates, Ga. 31. David M. Higham Livonia, Mich. 32. Jeremiah B. Jones Crossville, Tenn. 33. Brian C. Joyce Wake Forest, N.C. 34. Brian M. Kaminski Lake Geneva, Wis. 35. John H. Kauzlarich Midlothian, Va. 36. Andrew B. Kohn Pacific Grove, Calif. 37. Steven C. Krebs Prospect, Ky. 38. Justin L. Kutz Dripping Springs, Texas 39. Ambry L. LaRosa Yonkers, N.Y. 40. Norman P. Lemieux Honolulu, Hawaii 41. Scott M. Lieberwirth Las Cruces, N.M. 42. Kevin P. Loftus Rocky Point, N.Y. 43. Kyle J. Lundy Fort Wayne, Ind. 44. Zachary A. Massey Grand Junction, Colo. 45. Ronald R. Mastroberti Willoughby, Ohio 46. Nathan F. Matejek Royal Oak, Mich. 47. Benjamin H. Meidl Surprise, Ariz. 48. John E. Metzinger Boardman, Ohio 49. Troy P. Muller Deltona, Fla. 50. Benjamin J. Nachtwey Lisle, Ill. 51. Ryan D. Nebera Midlothian, Va. 52. Matthew J. Occhiato Dallas, Pa. 53. Adam T. Osterbur Normal, Ill. 54. Brad A. Parker Ladson, S.C. 55. Albert B.J. Paul Oak Brook, Ill. 56. Brian J. Paulson Winona, Minn. 57. Alan D. Pehrson Prior Lake, Minn. 58. Adam E. Person Hastings, Neb. 59. Kerry D. Petricek Wichita, Kan. 60. Corey W. Prugh Spokane, Wash. 61. Scott D. Rubottom Sterling, Colo. 62. Kellan M. Ryan Blacklick, Ohio 63. Jordan J. Schroeder Schaumburg, Ill. 64. Krystal N. Shearer Saratoga, Calif. 65. Robert J. Sirianni Wauwatosa, Wis. 66. Jared N. Sobelson Chamblee, Ga. 67. Connor H. Sproull Missoula, Mont. 68. Will Starkweather North Conway, N.H. 69. Chris N. Stroud Newnan, Ga. 70. Eric K. Suvak Turtle Creek, Pa. 71. Michael P. Tanner Kansas City, Kan. 72. John T. Underwood New Castle, Colo. 73. Patrick T. Vadden Louisville, Ky. 74. Justin R. Van Heukelom Winnabow, N.C. 75. John R. Van Valer Noblesville, Ind. 76. Andrew J. Viscardi Carrollton, Va. 77. Todd M. Wagner Houston, Texas 78. Kevin R. White Phoenix, Ariz. 79. Bradley S. Williams Kokomo, Ind. 80. Timothy B. Yelverton West Point, Miss. 81. Timothy R. Hutchinson Austin, Texas

The PGA of America, 100 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418