15 Students from nine schools each earn $8,000 Scholarships
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FRISCO, Texas – The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the Association, has awarded scholarships for the 2025-26 academic school year to 15 students at nine colleges through the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program. With the generous support of the Lundgrens, the $8,000 scholarships were presented to talented and motivated students who are working toward PGA of America Membership through one of the 16 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs across the nation.
PGA WORKS is a workforce strategic initiative designed to provide equal opportunity to a robust pool of talent from a wide range of backgrounds, including populations historically underrepresented in the game and business of golf, who are prepared to ascend to key employment positions in the business of golf.
Scholarship recipients must be pursuing bachelor’s degrees in a golf-industry-compatible major, with the ultimate goal of obtaining PGA of America Membership. Since its inception in 2018, a total of 108 PGA WORKS Golf Management University scholarships have been awarded, totaling $864,000.
“We are immensely grateful for our partnership with the Lundgrens and the ongoing success of the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program,” said PGA of America President and Master Professional Don Rea Jr., PGA Owner/Operator of Augusta Ranch Golf Club (Arizona). “These scholarships not only support the academic and career aspirations of talented students but also strengthen the future of our game and Association. By investing in these future PGA of America Members, we are investing in the future of golf, ensuring it thrives and evolves.”
Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic record, leadership demonstrated through participation in school and community activities, honors and work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unique personal or family circumstances, an outside appraisal, active participation in the game of golf and playing ability.
To ensure success and perpetuity of the program, as well as objectivity in the selection process, the PGA of America REACH Foundation retained Scholarship America as a third-party administrator. Scholarship America is the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships, tuition assistance and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals to help students achieve their college dreams.
2025-2026 PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program Recipients
- Isabella Boyle, Sioux City, Iowa, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
- Jordyn Cline, Mahwah, N.J., University of Nevada – Las Vegas, Class of 2026
- Peyton Cusick, Ballwin, Mo., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2027
- Alexander Henbest, Manahawkin, N.J., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2028
- Reagan Hubbard, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State University, Class of 2028
- Michael Hui, Staten Island, N.Y., Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2028
- Mason McKenna, Olathe, Kan., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
- Willow Merry, Michie, Tenn., Mississippi State University, Class of 2026
- Nikolas Pitiris, Nicosia, Cyprus, New Mexico State University, Class of 2026
- Reagan Plank, Owasso, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2029
- Sydney Raines, Oakland, Calif., University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Class of 2028
- Luke Roque, Tacoma, Wash., University of Idaho, Class of 2027
- Atirath Roy, New Delhi, India, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2026
- Scarlet Sturch, Durant, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2027
- Chase Triebenbach, Osakis, Minn., University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Class of 2028
About PGA WORKS
PGA WORKS is a strategic initiative designed to broaden the golf industry’s workforce and future leaders. Funded by 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/PGAWORKS, follow @PGAWORKS on X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
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.
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