FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 17, 2024) – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable
foundation of the PGA of America, has announced the 2024 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship, established in 2017, provides the opportunity for a one-year paid
immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions
of the PGA of America across the United States and help create the network of communication and
community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.

The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the most valuable entry-level opportunities for individuals from
diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry. The
Fellowship gives recent college and university graduates a first-hand look at everything that a career
in the $102 billion golf industry can provide.

The primary responsibilities of this year’s 27 PGA WORKS Fellows will be to support and execute
philanthropic initiatives for the charitable foundations of their respective PGA Sections. This includes
assisting with marketing, communications and fundraising activities, as well as PGA HOPE
programming for Veterans and junior golf initiatives such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt.

“Our PGA WORKS Fellowship program has become an incredible resource for recent college graduates
to get their foot in the door within the golf industry and make real contributions to their local
communities and PGA of America Sections,” said PGA of America President John Lindert, PGA
Director of Golf at the Country Club of Lansing (Michigan). “The Fellows experience how meaningful
a career in golf is and the majority continue down that path following their Fellowship. I’m looking
forward to seeing the future success of our 27 Fellows.”
As part of PGA WORKS’ mission, Fellows are encouraged to continue their careers in golf following
their fellowships with direct access to both PGA of America Career Consultants and mentors to help
them achieve their career goals. In the history of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of all
Fellows have acquired jobs within the golf industry, and 85 percent have acquired full-time positions
upon completing their fellowship. 56 percent of fellows have secured jobs at a PGA Section.

Past Fellows have gone on to work for Titleist, the First Tee, the Texas Golf Association and the PGA
Tour, among other golf companies and sporting organizations. Additionally, several Fellows work full-
time in PGA Section Offices across the country. Others have continued their education in graduate
school.
Currently, four PGA WORKS Fellows Alumni have landed jobs working for the Association at the Home
of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas: Cameron Dinkins, PGA WORKS Leader; Iyannei Miranda, PGA
WORKS Program Coordinator; Caroline Riggs, PGA REACH Events Coordinator; and Cameron Jones,
Membership Representative.

2024 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows

Maddy Anderson; Waukesha, Wis.; Western Illinois University (UG) / University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater (Masters); Wisconsin PGA Section
Amber Bogle; Lincoln, Neb.; Bellevue University; Nebraska PGA Section
Hannah Corso; Winchester, Mass.; University of Massachusetts Amherst; New England PGA Section
Kika Dzoan; Tracy, Calif.; Metropolitan State University of Denver; Colorado PGA Section
Rachel Dupree; Shreveport, La.; Oral Roberts University; South Central PGA Section
Camryn Eddy; Cincinnati, Ohio; University of Kentucky; Gateway PGA Section

Aron Gianchandani; Watchung, N.J.; Muhlenberg College; New Jersey PGA Section
Hayley Guilinger; Thomson, Ill.; Culver Stockton University (UG) / Western Illinois University
(Masters); Michigan PGA Section
Taylor Harvey; Phoenix, Ariz.; Prairie View A&M University (UG) / Delaware State University
(Masters); Sun Country PGA Section
Jordan Haynes; Lithia, Fla.; Florida State University; Georgia PGA Section
Emily Jones; Cleveland, Ohio; University of Dayton; Northern Ohio PGA Section
Abbie Kludt; Hettinger, N.D.; Dickinson State University (UG) / Syracuse (Masters); Western New
York PGA Section
Presley Ladner; Canton, Miss.; Louisiana State University; Gulf States PGA Section
Carli Lynch; Needham, Mass..; Methodist University; South Florida PGA Section
Kara Madden; Leesburg, Va.; University of Mississippi; Middle Atlantic PGA Section
Destiny McLeod; Philadelphia, Pa.; Penn State University; Kentucky PGA Section
Nic Mendez; Pembroke Pines, Fla.; University of Central Florida; North Florida PGA Section
Vuyo Mondi; Northcliff, South Africa; Arizona State University (UG) / Ohio State (Masters); Southern
Ohio PGA Section
Alexandra Mudie; Dundee, Scotland; William Carey University (UG) / University of Southern
Mississippi (Masters); Southern Texas PGA Section
Seely Murphy; Albany, Ga.; Georgia Southern University; Northern Texas PGA Section
Zoe Rogers; Shelton, Conn.; Saint Michael’s College; Metropolitan PGA Section
Amanda Schaare; Clinton, Mich.; University of Michigan (UG) / Wake Forest University (Masters);
Intersport
Nyah Singh; Nassau, The Bahamas; Lincoln University; Indiana PGA Section
Cami Terkildsen; Wheaton, Ill.; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Carolinas PGA Section
Cassandra Vogel; Bellefonte, Pa.; Millersville University; Philadelphia PGA Section
Casey Ware; Fulton, N.Y.; Syracuse University; Central NY PGA Section
Valentina Wilson; San Diego, Calif.; Penn State University; Southern California PGA Section

For more information on PGA REACH, visit PGAREACH.org.

About PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to diversify the golf industry’s workforce. Funded as one
of the pillars of the PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the
PGA of America, PGA WORKS leverages fellowships, scholarships, career exploration events, and the
PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship to inspire and engage talent from all backgrounds to pursue key
employment positions across the golf industry. For more information, visit PGAREACH.org.

About PGA of America REACH Foundation
The PGA of America REACH Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of
America. The mission of the Foundation is to positively impact the lives of youth, military and
diverse populations by enabling access to PGA of America Golf Professionals, PGA Sections
and the game of golf. For more information on the PGA of America REACH Foundation, visit
PGAREACH.org, follow @PGAREACH on Instagram, X, formerly known as Twitter and find us on
Facebook.

Media Contacts:
Jesse Dodson, PGA of America, jdodson@pgahq.com, 801-995-0684
Jared Minski, Mastro Communications, jared@mastrocomm.com, 732-546-4325