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The G Classic: Presented by EKU Athletics and PGA Golf Management

Geo Silhouette

Tom Giacchini (Geo) was an integral part of the Richmond and EKU golf community. He was a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the EKU Men’s Golf Team and left a lasting impression on anyone who had the opportunity to be around him. He was well known and respected in the golf world and was always around to be there when you needed him.

Tyler Collet T19 After Round 1 of The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Tyler Collet R1 Post

Tyler Collet, a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University PGA Golf Management program is playing in The Honda Classic this year. With a hot start and then a couple bogeys, he was able to get back some momentum and get three more birdies for a final score of 68 (-2) in the first round.  Tyler tees it up at 1:35pm so keep an eye out for him.

Alumni Alert! Katie Weidmar - PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private Catagory - Winged Foot Golf Club - Mamaroneck, NY

Katie Wiedmar, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, has won the PGA Merchandiser of the Year for private clubs for the entire US.  Katie, a 2012 graduate of EKU PGA Golf Management has been recognized for her hard work and dedication to merchandising and the promotion of golf. Katie has had a long career in golf and at Winged Foot Golf Club.

2023 PGA Show (January 23rd-27th)

Students PGA Show

It is a great day to be a Colonel! EKU PGA Golf Management Staff, Students, and Alumni attended the annual PGA Show January 23rd - 26th. The PGA Show is the largest single sport industry show in the world. People from all over the world travel to check out what the PGA Show has and what the new industry trends and standards are.

2022 PGA University Championship (Las Vegas, Nevada)

University Championship Team

A few of our top players got the chance to spend a few days in Las Vegas, Nevada for the annual PGA University Championship, formerly known as the Jones Cup. Started by Mississippi State University, they saw it as an opportunity for programs to compete against one another and reward their best players.

Mary Keene Marrs Named KGA 2022 Women's Player of the Year!

Mary Keene Marrs

Mary Keene Marrs, a Lexington native, has just been announced as the Kentucky Golf Association’s 2022 Women’s Player of the Year. Marrs stood atop the rankings in amateur golf this year in Kentucky. A freshman member of the EKU Women’s Golf Team and a PGA Golf Management student, Marrs is beginning her journey as a PGA Member.

EKU PGM Students Recieve PGA WORKS Scholarship for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Mark and Lydia

Join us in congratulating two EKU PGA Golf Management (PGM) students for receiving the PGA REACH 2022-2023 PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship! Senior Mark Howard (pictured on left) and incoming Freshman, Lydia Pils (pictured on right) were among the 10 students selected among all 17 PGA Golf Management Universities to receive this award. 

Alumni Alert! Tyler Collet to Play in PGA Championship

Tyler Collet

Tyler Collet, a 2017 EKU graduate, has qualified for his second PGA Championship in a row. Tyler, a native of Cross Lanes, WV., was an outstanding player and student in the program winning PGM Player of the Year 3 out of the 4 years he was eligible. Tyler was a great student and an even better golf professional.

Mark Howard, Indivdual in the PGA Works Collegiate Tournament

Mark Howard

PGA Golf Management is proud to announce that one of our very own students played in the prestigious PGA Works Collegiate tournament at the Union League Liberty Hill and The Union League Golf Club at Torresdale in Philadelphia, PA. Mark Howard is one of EKU PGA Golf Managemen'ts best and brightest.

2021-2022 EKU PGM Tournament Schedule

JK F21

The 2021-2022 EKU PGA Golf Management tournament program is officially underway! EKU PGM offers students more than 30 competitive tournaments each academic year. Our goal is to provide the tools and opportunities for students to improve their games as aspiring PGA Professionals.

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