2/1/25

"After speaking at a NENY College and Career Night I received a few email from individuals in attendance.  The following is one: 'Hello, I would just like to thank you for speaking at the NENY golf workshop at Eagle Crest this past week. My name is Mason Holland and I am currently in 8th grade in Guilderland, NY. I love Taylormade and it was interesting to hear about job opportunities in the field of golf. I had the opportunity this year to job shadow a local architect because I am possibly interested in pursuing golf course design. My ultimate goal would be to play on the PGA tour some day! Living in Buffalo I hope you're a Bills fan! Thank you again. Sincerely, Mason  A. Holland"

2/27/25

"After speaking at a NENY College and Career Night: Chris- I meant to send this last week to you. My name is Caren Kotlow. I met you last Thursday at Eagle Crest. I wanted to thank you for your knowledge and opportunities you shared with all of us. You have no idea how much my daughter Sophia appreciated the time you spent chatting with her. Hopefully we will see you at another golf event this summer. Have a great weekend!! Sincerely, Caren Kotlow"

3/25/25

"After speaking at a TeamWork Online event held at Key Bank Center in downtown Buffalo, NY: Dear Mr. Kulinski, I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to thank you sincerely for taking the time to speak with me yesterday. I found our conversation incredibly insightful, and I truly admire your dedication to the field. Golf has always been a personal passion of mine, and hearing you express that same enthusiasm was both inspiring and motivating. Your insights into your role have only strengthened my desire to pursue a career in golf. I’m especially grateful for the confidence you expressed in my potential to thrive as a PGA sports business professional. Your words were truly encouraging, and I look forward to continuing to explore this path. I have attached my resume, I look forward to staying in touch. Thank you again for your time and support—it means a great deal to me. Sincerely, Christopher Costa"

5/1/25

From Martha Wells: "I walked into Bellevue today, and there was a young man by the name of Derek there that had just started working for Dan.  He was in one of the classes at CState this winter, and wants to go into the business!  He reached out to Dan directly, went through the interview process, and will be working for Dan through October--kind of a cool story!"

"Also--last year about this time a friend of my boyfriend was interviewing with the AJGA for a summer internship (he was at Binghamton), but he knew nothing about golf.  So I scheduled a call, we talked for about 90 minutes about golf/terminology/tournament software/course set up.  He ended up getting the internship and loved it.  Fast forward to today--he just got the job of Tournament Director for the Sun Country PGA Section.  I was floored! I just wanted you to know that every little bit that you do makes a difference.  Quality people from non-golf backgrounds getting into the business!" 

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1/1/25

"Ms. Mackie, thank you so much for our conversation and help as I navigate my options and next steps in my career. I don't know any other company that offers this for free. It's awesome! Greatly appreciate the information and help. - Brian S."

1/23/25

"After working with the WORKS Fellows at the PGA Show, many approached Matt and Leila thanking them for helping with their resumes. Cameron and Iyannei also appreciated Matt and Leila's presentation."

1/1/25

"Yes! I accepted the role of assistant golf professional at Bandon Dunes and I'm moving out to Oregon in a couple days. Mr. Hiner was very helpful in making the decision. We talked about the PGA associates program and how I can get started in that and he gave me a few connections on the east coast in case I decide to move back in the future. Thank you for all the help! - Ryan Rosamond"

1/23/25

"After working with the WORKS Fellows at the PGA Show, many approached Matt and Leila thanking them for helping with their resumes. Cameron and Iyannei also appreciated Matt and Leila's presentation."

2/1/25

"Hey Morgan, I hope your week is going well. I wanted to reach out with a huge thank you on getting me here at the PGA of America. This is my first week and finding my way around through the organization as well with the Finance team. I could not be here if it weren't for you and your help. As I mentioned, "let's do something amazing!" And I know I will give it my all. The journey starts now. I booked time to discuss becoming a member next. Looking forward to starting that. Again, beyond grateful and thankful for your help! - Derek Frail"

3/13/25

"'Morgan did a fantastic job representing the PGA of America at the Dr. Sam Pack College of Business job fair. As a fellow PGA Member, I truly appreciate her efforts in connecting with Tarleton students and sharing insights about careers in the golf industry. Thank you to Morgan and the PGA Recruiting Team for their dedication to growing the game and inspiring the next generation of golf professionals!' Seth Newsome, PGA"

5/1/25

While instructing PGA HOPE, I talked to a participant about careers in golf and PGA education. He is now a PGA Affiliate and pursuing a career in golf. I will continue to offer guidance as he completes the PGA HOPE program and transitions to his next career.

I recently helped a fellow PGA HQ Staff member complete the Qualifying Level and register as an Associate. I originally reached out regarding the Qualifying Level expiration date approaching, and that opened the door to some questions needing answered and issues needing resolved.

1/10/25

"Sirene! You are amazing! Thank you so much for your very helpful and thorough answers! I'll get started on my account and if I have any additional questions I will reach back out. You have a wealth of knowledge and support that I am excited to take you up on. Looking forward to connecting again next week. Best, Callie Jean"

2/3/25

"Thanks for reaching out Sirene! Can't wait to get started through the program, I appreciate you sending me the information to see the progression and costs throughout the process. Thanks so much, Jackson Barnes"

2/19/25

"Hi Sirene! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your time and the advice you shared with me last week. I really appreciated your insights, and it was great connecting with you. Your perspective gave me a lot to think about, and I'm excited to stay in touch with you during this journey! I will look into the information you shared on the last email and be sure to keep you updated on how things go. Best, Maddie Westmoreland"

3/19/25

"Sirene, Thank you so much for the feedback, I will look into how I can utilize some of the tips you've given. I think tailoring the resume to the specific club or facility is a great idea. I appreciate your help with everything, I will keep in touch if I have other questions that come up. Best regards, Matt Jost"

4/2/25

“Hi Sirene, Thank you for this information and thank you for taking the time to meet with me on Monday. I learned a lot and think it will be a huge benefit to me in navigating a potential career change into the golf industry. Thanks again! Pete Acquisto"

5/1/25

After a work in golf call on May 22, 2025 with Tanner Chase, Tanner sent me the following email: "Hi Sirene! Thank you again so much for your time yesterday, and for all of the information included in this email. It looks like I've got a great foundation for where to start, so I'm excited to dig in and explore! Looking forward to the future! Thanks again!" - Tanner Chase, golf industry candidate

5/4/24

"LaDarrin McLane reached out to me in June of 2022.  He enjoyed the game of golf and was a 5 handicap.  He was successful account executive at Kraft outside of the Dallas area, but his job was not fulfilling. He reached out to me and wondered what the pathway to PGA Membership was.  I explained the steps and told him to use me as a resource.  Almost two years later LaDarrin reached out and informed me he is going to pursue PGA Membership and he is already working at Winstar CC outside Dallas.  He is very excited to start his new career in golf and become a PGA Member."  

6/1/24

"Thank you for taking the time to speak with me.  Like you and your team, I am vested in connecting talented people with careers in the golf industry. If I can aid in any outreach targeting women veterans please let me know. Wishing you only the best, Diane Whitman - (She / Her / Hers) | PGA LPGA Golf Professional | 404-861-0805"

7/1/24

"Michael Nicholson (Athlete at Adaptive Open) met Val D'Souza, PGA at the Adaptive Open.  Cory Armstrong noticed Val's conversation with Michael and Michael's interest in becoming a PGA Professional.  After listening to Trey Van Dyke speak to the athletes, Michael was excited and realized he could become a PGA Professional.  Cory reached out to Mike O'Donnell about resources within the PGA of America and we were connected.  Cory, Val, and I connected, we also looped in Steve McMillen because Michael is working in the Tampa area.  (I think this is pretty accurate)! I connected with Michael, and Matt Hiner (PGA of America recruiter who covers the Southeast) this morning.  Matt discussed the PGA of America's PAT policy and the steps toward PGA of America membership with Michael and now Michael is starting his PGA of America membership journey!  Michael is going to submit his scores from the Adaptive Championships he has played in and will work with Matt Hiner on the next steps toward becoming a PGA of America Member!"

1/10/24

"I received a phone call from a former PGA Associate down in Southern Illinois about six weeks ago. She was suspended from the program for lack of acceptable progress as she has an injury that required surgeries that took her out of commission for a while. She is now a head golf professional and wants to get re-instated into the Associate program. She had been trying for months to get a hold of someone, but nobody was returning her calls. Somehow she received my contact information and I was able to be a liaison between her and the membership/education departments. Even after I was involved she was getting mixed messages from different employees in membership. Thankfully I was able to step in and help her and right before Christmas she officially became an Associate again. She recently messaged me and said, "Really appreciate all the help you've given me. I couldn't have done it without you."

8/6/24

"I had a work in golf call with Greg Wirick back in the middle of June. He wanted to work in the golf industry, but wasn't sure of what capacity. I encouraged him to explore a few different opportunities based upon his experience. I recently found out that he was hired as the Food and Beverage Manager at Meadowbrook Country Club, a high-end private club in Northville, MI."

8/6/24

"I had spoken at a women's collegiate tournament back in early April and connected with a player named Rachel. In following up with her I suggested that she connect with a section office as a summer internship. She reached out to Northern Ohio and was hired by them as a summer intern. She had a great experience working for them and could possibly be a Works Fellowship candidate when she graduates."

12/1/24

"Adam Lewicki, PGA Head Golf Professional at Portage Country Club had one of his assistants leave on short notice. He was scrambling to fill the position and wasn't getting many applicants. Jeff sent an email to 55 prospects in Ohio with the job posting. Adam experienced an immediate bosst in the number of applications with some quality candidates and was very grateful for the additional support." 

"I absolutely love my job! The people are amazing and getting to work with such a great role model in Matt is a joy. - Austin Masturzo Assistant Golf Professional Avon Oaks Country Club"

1/10/24

"I connected with a young man last year he was looking to learn more about other industries and opportunities in golf. He currently works for his family business but wants to do something he really loves and is passionate about, we recently re-connected about next steps and over the course of 2 months David Wilson and I have helped him navigate the job board, get his resume together and he just recieved an offer from Nantuckett CC which he is excited to accept. He is working towards attaining his PGA Membership and was grateful for our help throughout the process and will continue to support him going forward."

2/9/24

"I connected with young professional over a year ago through the PGA Championship recruitment ad that ran during national tv broadcasting he reached out through the work in golf site. He was currently working for his family's business doing supply chain/logicists for a manufacturing company. He has always been an avid golfer and recently realized that following in the footsteps of his family business may not be for him. After multiple conversations (over the past year+) we worked together to come up with a game plan  for making that career change and transition into green grass role. He just told me he recently  accepted his first job in the golf industry at Nantucket Country Club starting this season (he was really appreciative of my help throughout the process and super excited about his new role). He's looking forward to starting the PGA Associate program working towards attaining his PGA Membership. It was a really long process for him and after working with him for so long it was really nice to hear that he has landed his dream job and is on his way to building a new career in the golf industry! I can't wait to see what the future holds for him as I believe he is going to be a high performing PGA Member some day very soon."

2/15/24

"Email note from a candidate I've been working with on finding internships - he sent this email this week: "Hi Matt - I'm excited to inform you that I have accepted an internship with the USGA for the summer of 2024 and will be a P.J. Boatwright Intern for the Kentucky Golf House. Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge, and helpful advice as I navigated through this process. Our conversation was enlightening and gave me a clearer understanding of the opportunities and possibilities within the industry. The information I took from our conversation helped me tremendously while finding my way into the world of golf. I hope to stay in touch as I move forward in life. Thanks again! -Ian Thornberry"

5/21/24 - Notes & feedback I received from attendees at the Career Exploration Day event at the 2024 PGA Championship

From Ashley Trippett: "Hey Matt, I wanted to let you know- we are so excited for this event and really appreciate this opportunity for our kiddos! No need to respond, just an email of gratitude!"

"Matt, Today was AMAZING! And I am thankful for the opportunity for my kids and the advice that so many gave 1. Relationships, 2. Hard work, 3. Positive attitude. Thank you so much for this opportunity!! - Ashley Trippett"

From Dawn Schepers: "Matt - I just wanted to reach out and say ""THANK YOU"" for your time and talent in putting the career day together.  The continued open communication about the day was awesome! Jimmy really enjoyed the day at the course and really enjoyed speaking to the golf club engineer/designer. Thank you for doing what you do! - Dawn & Jimmy Schepers"

From Nathan Arkenau: "Matt - Just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you again for setting this day up for us to explore the careers in golf. I look forward to exploring the career options while look at colleges. All the best - Nathan"

From Mason Anderson: "Hey Matt, hope everything went well with the tournament! It looked great! Just wanted to reach out and thank you for taking the time and effort to put everything we got to experience up this past weekend. Hearing all of the PGA members talk about their different jobs and roles to make something as awesome as a major championship come together was really special. I just wanted to give you my resume and I would love to hear if anything comes available within a department you think I would be a good fit for. I am very outspoken and love interacting with people and the passion for golf is obviously a driving force as well. Again, thank you for everything you have done and are continuing to do for the PGA! - Mason Anderson"

From Ruma Paskins: "Matt - Today's experience was wonderful.  Thanks for your hard work. Regards, Ruma Paskins"

From Clint Swan: "Hey Matt, Thanks for the quick response, and really appreciate the opportunity and the tickets, very generous and thoughtful!  I received them, and we are excited to come!! We will certainly be on the lookout for future PGA career events to participate in. Thanks again, and have a great week at Valhalla, it's going to be an exciting tournament! Grateful, Clint Swan"

From Andy Lyons (on-site photographer): "Great news. I had a wonderful time and am so glad we could be of help for this very important program.  All the attendees seemed to enjoy the day."

6/5/24

"Carter Hammond was someone I met at the Asbury University Sports Career Fair (Asbury, KY) in April. He had worked in marketing for the Asbury athletic department and expressed interest in working in the golf industry at some point in his career; we've stayed in touch through calls and email since the fair, exploring different options and answering questions. An opening for a Communications Director position with Golf House Kentucky became available and Carter reached out to me to talk more about the role. I was able to share his information with Connie and Ray with GHK and provide my recommendation, and I'm very happy to say that he was offered and accepted the position. Below is a note he sent me after the process completed: 'Hey Matt! Just wanted to let you know that I was offered and have accepted the Director of Communications position at GHK. I am super grateful for your help in getting me connected with the right people to make this happen! Blessings, Carter Hammond'"

9/12/24

"Robert Stratton scheduled a Work In Golf call with me in August and has recently signed up for the Qualifying level, and is working towards a career in the industry. Below is an email I received from him as we've been working together throughout the process: "Good afternoon Matt, thank you for the information. Having you available has been very valuable to me going through this.  I know that you said that I can now register for the Associate program but from what I was seeing is that I have to have the PAT completed before I can move further.  I'm a little confused by this and just wanted to make sure before I attempt to sign up. Thanks again for all you do! "-Robert Stratton

11/1/24

"Matt, thank you so much for taking the time to be with us today. The players get great value out of these sessions and it was great for them to learn more about working in the industry. - Rory Nelson, PGA Head Golf Professional Windance Country Club"

12/1/24

"I'm excited to inform you that I have accepted the internship. Thank you for sharing your expertise, knowledge, and helpful advie as I navigated through this process. Our conversation was enlightening and gave me a clearer understanding of the opportunities and possibilities within the industry. The information I took from our conversation helped me tremendously while finding my way into the world of golf. - Ian Thornberry, P.J. Boatwright Intern 2024"

12/3/24

"I've been working with Brett Currado on finding a role in the industry, as well as navigating the PGM program. Brett is on the spectrum, and his father, Johnny, reached out asking for some more information on the PGM process and finding roles in the industry. Below is a follow-up email I received from Johnny after speaking with him over a video call: Thanks buddy!  It was great to talk to you as well and all of your info really helped my wife and I tremendously.  I can tell with your help and Jim’s, Brett is on the right path and there was a reason you have been put into our lives to help my son navigate his future in golf and with the PGA. Have a great thanksgiving and great weekend and enjoy the game this weekend! Best regards, Johnny Currado"

5/13/24

"Morgan, I want to thank you again for your help with these materials. We met a lot of young people, many of whom with an interest in golf. We passed out all the poker chips. Thank you again for your help, it made for a great event for the high school freshman.

Scott Arnold, PGA General Manager - The Battleground at Deer Park"

5/29/24

"Thank you so much for the follow up email and information! I greatly appreciate the time you all took to talk and educate us at the Fore Hire event. I definitely have aspirations to complete this program, so I will be sure to create my account and keep in touch as well as utilize the online chats/meetings. Best, Caroline Craig"

"Hello Morgan, It was so nice to meet you too, thank you. I will go ahead and start my membership! Ximena Glz"

8/15/24

"I met Molleejo Crain at the Women Who Want to Work in Golf event in Carlsbad. She had played some professional golf but didn't know what to do next. After hearing our stories and listening to our presentation on PGA Membership, she has now started the PGA Associate program and works as a Tournament Director for the APT Tour."

8/15/24

"I am excited to say that I have accepted a position as an assistant golf pro at Ashton Hills Golf Course. I will also be starting level 1 of the PGM Associate program in August. I want to thank you for your help in getting me to this point. If not for the Women Who Want to Work in Golf program, and your continued support, I would not have gotten here! Thank you!! Sincerely, Teagan Lovingood"

8/15/24

"Halle Gutwein attended the Women Who Want to Work in Golf event in Carlsbad. After meeting us and hearing our presentation about PGA Membership, she recently accepted a job with GOLFTEC and is excited to start the PGA Associate program."

11/20/24

"Dear Morgan Williamson, I hope this message finds you well. It was a pleasure meeting you at the ALPFA Symposium in Phoenix. I truly enjoyed our conversation and appreciated learning more about the exciting opportunities PGA has to offer. I would love the opportunity to have another chat to stay in touch and explore further how we can continue to connect. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Adrian Noriega (Freshman from University of Arizona)"

11/20/24

"I met Joshua F. at the ALPFA Phoenix Latino Student Symposium. He is a Junior studying marketing at the University of Arizona. He enjoys golf, but never thought of it as a career until our conversation. He is excited about exploring the golf industry and has applied for the PGA of America Internship in Frisco."

12/1/24

"I want to thank you again for your help with these materials. We met a lot of young people, many of whom have an interest in golf. Thank you again for your help, as it made for a great event for the high school freshman. - Scott Arnold, PGA General Manager at the Battleground at Deer Park"

1/4/24

“You are so diligent and helpful.  If I were still managing a business I would put you on my short list of potential new hire assets.  Hope the home office appreciates your capabilities.  Thanks again for all your help. Respectfully -Ron Platz, QE"

1/4/24

“Hi Sirene - We were able to figure out the reimbursement for the golf ball tee prize at our tournament! I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to come speak with all of the young women at our event. I know it made it extra special to have you there! I hope you enjoy the start of 2024 and we can stay in touch. Thank you again for all you do for women's golf! -Mary Giorgi, Head Women’s Golf Coach at St. Catherine’s University"

1/18/24

“Good morning [Sirene]! Thank you very much! It’s relieving having a contact rather than having to send a message on the website. I have definitely had some questions about things so far but I cannot think of any at the moment as I’m at work. When I do think of them I will make a list of a couple and send them over! Again thank you so much! -Eric Coberly, PQ"

4/10/24

"Hi Sirene - The talk helped me learn a lot about the golf industry. I really appreciated your time. -Jinge (Justin) Li, prospective member"

5/28/24

"In December of 2023, Jenna Malone with the PGM UCCS Program connected me with Jessie Chase - a young lady who was looking to work in golf. Jessie is not a part of the PGM Program and studies Human Resources at UCCS. I had several phone calls and email exchanges with Jessie to help her with her internship/job search. Jessie reached out to me over the Memorial Day weekend/holiday to share the following message with me: "Hey Sirene! Thank you for giving me the resources to find a job in the golf industry! I got a job at the country club of Colorado (Cheyenne mountain). With Troon! Thank you again!"

6/18/24

"On Monday, June 17th I had a Google Meet call with the Director of Golf at EagleVail Golf Club - Mr. Ryan Flamm, MPGA. Ryan has two Assistants and three outside service employees that would like to enroll in the PGM Associate Program. All 6 individuals were on the call. We spoke for around an hour. I elaborated on the PGM Program structure and answered questions regarding the coursework, requirements, and details associated with the program. All 5 employees are excited and looking to register for the Qualifying Level within the week. Ryan sent me the following email after our call: 'Sirene - I can’t thank you enough for your time and helpful information you provided to our staff today. It was very valuable to all of them, and thanks to your support, I believe the PGA will have five new apprentices in the program soon! Thank you, thank you, thank you!'"

7/1/24

"I assisted with this year's KPMG Activation Events (Behind the Scenes Tour & Beyond the Green Event) and Cameron Dinkins, PGA WORKS Leader shared this follow up with me: 'First, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for being a part of Beyond the Green. Your stories were valuable to the young women in the room, and we are grateful that you could share them. Please see the event photos here from Monday! Thank you again for everything and leaning in! Best, Cameron'"

7/17/24

"Lucas Brick, PGA assisted me with placing QE McKenzie Schow at Sand Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane, UT. McKenzie will be submitting her Associate Application soon and has a phone call scheduled with Lucas to talk more on professional development and additional career opportunities. Thank you Lucas!"

7/20/24

With collaboration from Courtney Trimble of FOREHIRE; Matt Hiner; and Doug Turner, PGA; Teagan was succesfully placed in a job in golf and has started her PGA Membership journey after attending the Carlsbad, CA FOREHIRE Networking Event in the spring of 2024. "Courtney, I am excited to say that I have accepted a position as an assistant golf pro at Ashton Hills Golf Course. I will also be starting level 1 of the PGM Associate program in August. I want to thank you for your help in getting me to this point. If not for the women who want to work in golf program, and your continued support, I would not have gotten here! Thank you!! Sincerely, Teagan Lovingood"

11/14/24

Email from PQ Tyler Myers (30047462): "Hi Sirene, Thank you for the congratulations, I appreciate the kind words and support. And thank you for helping take care of myself and the other professionals out west! I'm looking forward to completing this material and beginning my journey on the PGA path. Thanks again, best, Tyler Myers"

12/10/24

"At the 2025 WGCA Expo, current James Madison University Assistant Women's Golf Coach Caroline Craig visited our booth and let us know that we spoke with her at the FORE HIRE Carlsbad, CA event. Since that event, she was hired on with her current role and has also decided to pursue PGA of America Membership. She let us know how inspirational we were at the FORE HIRE event and that our one-on-one conversation really helped her understand her options, priorities, and aspirations in golf."

12/17/24

"Thank you Sirene and Lucas Brick, PGA - we sure appreciate your insight and your time today. It was very helpful! - Dustin Volk, PGA, Director of Golf Davis County and Past President Utah Section PGA"

1/31/23

"Hey Caleb, 

Thank you so much for reaching out! I enjoyed the show beyond words, it was like going to Disney World for a golf addict! I enjoyed the panel and the Career Exploration Day that you all organized, it was very well thought out and planned. You were all very welcoming and friendly, which goes a very long way for someone like me who is someone who needs to warm up to people for the first time. I think, for the future, there could be a possibility for more of a participant experience: such as things like small group career exploration, brand and market understanding, and a more in depth show floor experience. Obviously, with it being my first time at the show, it was a little overwhelming and took some time to get used to but it was still overall very productive for me. I would love to be able to discuss in further detail about the show. Let me know what your schedule looks like and I look forward to talking to you soon!

All the best,

Garrett"

3/28/23

"I have been talking to Magnolia Lee fairly regularly since February.  She had just left her job at Brook Hollow Country Club in the Dallas area where she was working in the Fitness Center and she was interested in pursuing a position in Golf Operations.  She had just signed up for a TPI certification and was volunteering at some local sports events while looking for her next job.  She had applied online and came across a message that promoted a conversation with a recruiter from the PGA of America and that's how she got into contact with me.  She booked some time on my calendar and we talked about what she hoped to do and how she should go about it.  I helped her with her cover letter and resume and she was checking the job board regularly and applying for positions that caught her attention.  She has been checking in with me fairly regularly and giving me updates on her search.  I'm happy to report that she is currently employed at Stonebriar Country Club as a Range Supervisor.  We are still keeping in touch as she is on a 90-day trial, at which time they will review her performance and she might be able to move into a new role with the Pro Shop."

4/1/23

"DeVos sports management student, Andy Smith, participated in the career exploration day at the 2023 PGA Show. Andy had the opportunity to hear from and meet a few connections that ultimately set him up to receive the USGA Pathways Internship. He fully believes that the Career Exploration day is one of the greatest reasons for him getting the internship."

6/1/23

"A high school student from FISD participated in a career exploration day at PGA HQ where he heard/learned from a number of HQ employees. He was so inspired by what he learned that he decided to apply for an outside operations role at Fields Ranch. He received an interview and accepted the job! Additionally, he attended the Beyond the Green event at the Senior PGA Championship."

8/11/23

"I was onsite at a Northern Ohio PGA Junior Golf event on June 29th and the head pro informed me that he just let go one of his assistants that morning. I was able to provide him with the contact information of an individual who only needed eligible employment in order to register as an Associate. The two of them connected and within two weeks the young man started his new position. I sent him a quick follow up email this week and here is the response that I received back from him: "Hey Jeff - It’s going great! Thanks for reaching out. I absolutely love the job and the people are amazing. Getting to work with Matt is such a joy, he’s a great role model. Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your help. Hope you’re doing well! -Austin"

2/1/23

"Jaclyn Wojciechowski and Kate Drimel met in August 2022 after being introduced through a previous individual Kate worked with in previous months. Jaclyn has a passion for golf but didn't know what job opportunities were available for her. In the initial conversations, they discussed PGA membership and working at a golf facility in Nebraska. After a few months of conversations with Kate and Career Consultant, Kevin Drew, she interviewed at multiple facilities and accepted a position at Elmcrest Country Club in January. She will start in May upon graduation."

2/21/23

"Shelby and I met at the first annual Be the Change Golf Tournament in 2020. Shelby was attending the University of Minnesota at the time and helped coordinate the event. After keeping in touch for many years and meeting with her to discuss her career path, we recently spoke about her goals and a potential opportunity that may help achieve those goals. After giving her some interview advice and next steps, Shelby notified me that she is accepted a position with a vendor at the Valspar Championship."

5/8/23

"Lucas Brick, PGA and Kate attended NCCGA events in Rocky Mountain and Utah and met Cody Foppe from the University of Utah team. Lucas assisted him with seasonal placement at Bountiful Ridge GC in Bountiful, UT."

5/12/23

"Lucas Brick, PGA and Kate met Spencer Schwartz from the University of Utah Club Golf Team at two separate events, the three of us had a follow up call to discuss summer opportunities in Park City for Spencer, Lucas reached out to Neil Jones, PGA DOG at Promontory, He met Spencer shortly after and hired him for the 2023 season in Member Services."

6/5/23

"Kate, 

I want to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for your partnership and unwavering commitment to the Women Who Want to Work in Golf Program. Your investment in this initiative is truly remarkable. It is evident that your involvement in the program goes beyond mere support. You truly partner by bringing your expertise, resources, and enthusiasm to the table. I am grateful for the time and effort you invest in making this program a success. Additionally, the opportunity to meet and connect with your colleagues was truly beneficial, as it showcases your commitment to continued networking, growing the game for women and fostering a supportive community." - Rebecca Kapusta, WWWW in Golf Program Participant"

3/14/23

"Recruiting Success Story from Work in Golf call - I've been working with a gentleman, Cornelius Todd Smith, for the past few weeks helping him navigate the associate program process and opportunities within the green grass side of the industry in his area. He told me today that he just accepted a position at Glen Arbor Club in Bedford Hills, NY as a part time, starter. He was so appreciative of me and my efforts throughout the process. As an African American (who is older, looking to enter a second career in golf and pursue his PGA Membership eventually) it means so much to him to know the PGA of America cares about him and is here to help him pursue golf as a career. He is aware that he is a minority within the golf industry and the fact that I spent so much time helping him and providing resources as well as following up to see where he stands meant the world to him. It showed I genuinely care about him and his journey and he can proudly say he is on his way to a career in golf at Glen Arbor (where he starts work tomorrow)."

4/12/23

"Have been working with young man named John Poccia for the last few months, he is interested in making a career change from account/management to green grass job in golf. He just accepted a full time assistant position at Colts Neck Golf Club in New Jersey, his start date is April 17th. "Thank you so much for all your help, I'm grateful for everything you did to help me navigate this process and get me in my next role in the golf industry." - John"

3/30/23

"Greg had sent me the contact of a PQ candidate, Arthur Lonegan, and I had spoken with his father, Bryan Lonegan, about Arthur's progress through the program. Arthur has autism and was struggling with the course materials and was worried about his progress for the tests, and we were able to talk them through some of the changes with 3.1 and how to best complete each module and the quiz formats. Bryan sent along a thank you to the team, and also stated "the PGA has done more for my son than any other agency or support group we've worked with. Thank you for all that you do."

10/13/23

Greg Stenzel, PGA and I have been working closely with a gentleman named Bryan Lonegan, and his son, Arthur, who is autistic and currently going through the PGM program. Greg was able to help him secure a role with Woodmont CC and he's been doing fantastic ever since. His family was looking to move south so that Arthur could maintain his employment in the industry and continue to pursue his passion. Along with Keith and Doug's assistance, we were able to secure him a role and his family is thankful. Below is an email Greg and I received from Bryan, Arthur's father: "Hey Matt and Greg - Last week we went to Lake Nona for an interview and Arthur is now a full-time employee with benefits!  This is everything we have worked and hoped for for five years and they seem genuinely committed to keeping Arthur for a long time to come.  He starts Nov. 11 and we are moving to Orlando in three weeks!  The PGA and the golf industry in general deserve a lot of credit.  This opportunity will allow Arthur to be self-sufficient in a position he loves. 

Thanks for all your efforts and advice. -Bryan"

3/29/23

"Awesome, thank you so much for reaching out and for the guidance, Morgan.   It's a lot!  Good to know you all are there to help along the journey.   I'm currently working on pulling in some resources to start the Level 1 coursework.  I think my pace has been good, but still there is much to do and learn.  I'll be sure to reach out if I have any questions. (PQ Outreach)"

4/14/23

"Thank you, Morgan!!! It was great chatting with you and Leila. I really appreciate both of your time and all the info you relayed to me. I look forward to working toward a future outside of the ropes but still within the golf world. Thanks again!!! Cheers - Stephanie Na"

4/18/23

"Ms. Williamson - Thank you again for the phone call yesterday. I must admit, the PGA has been so helpful through all of this and I am most grateful. (PQ Outreach)"

5/16/23

"Morgan,

I really enjoyed our conversation yesterday, and I am excited about the opportunity and prospect to become part of the PGA. Thank you for your suggestions and guidance, I’ll keep in touch and let you know how I am doing along the way!

All the best, Matt Zanis (Work in Golf Call)"

8/9/23

"It was a pleasure speaking with you Morgan. Thank you for taking the time to info share with me. 

Best regards, Mark (Work in Golf Call)"

8/9/23

"Morgan,

Thank you again for your time yesterday and for sending a follow up email. I appreciate your guidance with my career search. I am attaching my resume, and welcome any feedback moving forward! I just applied online for the education faculty position. Once again, thank you for your help! Thank you! -Colleen Proctor"

9/14/23

"Hello Morgan,

I wanted to reach back out and update you on where I am at with my recent job search. I recently accepted a position as a Tournament Coordinator at the Peggy Kirk Bell Girls Golf Tour in Greensboro, North Carolina. I appreciate everything you have done for me to get me to this point and wanted to thank you for your help. I hope we can stay in touch in the future and am excited to start this new journey for myself. Thanks! -Ashton Sinak"

9/14/23

"Griffin Baig reached out to me through a Work in Golf call. He has a passion for golf but had never worked in golf before. He had been working as a security guard. I talked to him quite a bit about the green grass path and PGA membership. He struggled to get hired anywhere at first due to his lack of experience, but with my referral, Bayou Oaks at City Park hired him as a Golf Shop Coordinator. He is also now registered for Q Level and I have heard good reports from staff. He has been doing well and the staff enjoy working with him. I'm glad I was able to help him pursue something he loved."

11/2/23

"Morgan - With the help of you and your associates, I was able to officially to become an Associate today! I cannot possibly thank you enough for all that you have done, and continue to do for me. I truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to assist me in this process. Thank you again. -Clara Madison Williams"

11/2/23

"Thanks Morgan, went on and setup account and will look around. Appreciate talking to you and discussing the golf industry. You do a great job and are a credit to the PGA! Thanks again! -John Marshall | Orange Park, FL"

8/31/23

"Sirene - Thank you so much again for answering all my questions and giving me all that valuable advice. -Dallen Milne, QE"

9/7/23

"“Hi Sirene - Thank you for all your help, insights, and guidance today - I have submitted my background check, registered for the Qualifying Level, and will reach out to Keith shortly. I'm excited and grateful to be beginning this journey! :) -Bob Orr, PQ"

9/14/23

"Thank you Sirene! I’m [now] enrolled in level 1. Thank you again for your help getting me here! -Thaddeus Wodark, B8 Associate in CO"

9/14/23

"Sirene, I appreciate you and Kevin reaching out in such a timely manner! All of the information you sent over was very helpful and did a great job answering my questions. If there is anything I need in the future I will be in touch! Thanks again! -Nick Fachman, Potential PGA Candidate"

10/12/23

"Hi Sirene - Thank you for the time you took to meet with me today. I appreciate it very much! I learned a lot, and it is exciting to explore further career paths in golf. I look forward to the email with all the information from today's call. Thank you very much. -Daniel Roth, Potential PGA Candidate"

10/21/23

"Sirene, Thank you for your prompt response and the great information.  -Luke Burbach, Director of Golf at the Minikahda Club"

10/24/23

"Sirene, This is great! Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. I'm excited and anxious to get started and thankful for your help! Thank you again! -Riley Bunker, PQ"

11/10/23

"Good afternoon Sirene - I logged in to see and it all looks great to me! Thank you very much for your timely response and help. Appreciate it! -Marren Wendt, QE"

11/16/23

"Thank you so much for sharing all this really helpful information! -Greta McArthur, Prospective Member"

11/27/23

"Hello Sirene - Thank you for all the information. This is all very helpful. I am registered for the qualifying level and saw on my dashboard that my PAT and background check seemed to already be linked to my account. Looking forward to talking to you again. Thanks! -Sam Soulier, PQ"

11/28/23

"An attendee from the FORE Hire Women Who Want to Work in Golf event in Braselton, GA on November 5, 6, & 7, 2023 sent me the following email after the event concluded: "Dear Mrs. Blair-Wheeler - Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to be a part of the Women Who Want to Work in Golf conference. Your presence enhanced the event, and your insights were invaluable. Additionally, your generous sponsorship contributed significantly to the success of the conference. Your commitment to supporting such initiatives is inspiring and I am grateful for your positive impact. It was really nice to be able to hear more about the PGA of America during our break out session. Thank you again for being a part of the conference and I hope you have a great week ahead. -Megan Thompson"

12/15/23

"Hi Sirene - Thank you so much for your help yesterday. You were awesome! I will be in touch if I have anymore questions. Happy holidays! Thanks again! -Ryan Smith, PQ"