PGA REACH Announces Ten 2021-2022 PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Recipients

PGA REACH has awarded scholarships to 10 students through the PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Program for the 2021-2022 academic school year. These $8,000 scholarships are designed to improve the recruitment and retention of talented and motivated students from diverse backgrounds, who are pursuing PGA Membership through PGA Golf Management University Programs nationwide.

The PGA WORKS initiative is designed to evolve the demographic composition of the golf industry’s workforce and the PGA of America’s Membership. Scholarship recipients will pursue full-time undergraduate studies at one of the 18 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities during the 2021-2022 academic year, with an ultimate goal of obtaining PGA Membership.

“The PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship enables these highly talented students to earn their college degree, as they follow their dream of becoming a PGA Member,” said PGA President Jim Richerson. “The golf industry is experiencing historic growth, which provides a valuable opportunity for these students to pursue a career in the game and business of golf.”

Scholarship recipients were selected on the basis of: Academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors and work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unique personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, demonstrated active participation in the game of golf and playing ability.

Natalie Brosig, Erie, Pa.
Methodist University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2025

Brianna Fleming, Monaca, Pa.
Coastal Carolina University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2022

Mark Howard, Lexington, Ky.
Eastern Kentucky University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2023

Leah Im, Las Vegas, Nv.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2023 

Brayden Kelley, Fruita, Colo.
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2024

Nathan Koch, Franksville, Wis.
Coastal Carolina University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2023

Emily Gustafson, Holdrege, Neb.
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2024

Jerrell Parrish, Hyattsville, Md.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2023

Elizabeth Roch, Hebron, Ky.
Eastern Kentucky University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2022

Rachel Wohn, Savannah, Ga.
Clemson University
PGA Golf Management University Program
Class of 2022

To ensure success and perpetuity of the program, as well as objectivity in the selection process, PGA REACH retained Scholarship America as a third-party administrator. Scholarship America is the nation's largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals.