ROCKLIN, CA — The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 College Scholarship Program, continuing its legacy of fostering the next generation of talent in golf retail. For more than two decades, the AGM has championed education and career development through its scholarship program, empowering students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the golf retail industry.
This year’s scholarships have been awarded to an impressive group of college students who demonstrate both academic excellence and a deep commitment to the business of golf:
- Gabriel Barile – Keiser University
- Dylan Jopp – Penn State University
- Magnolia Lee – University of Miami
- Timothy James Manzello – Penn State University
- Peyton St John – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Carson Wiesner – University of Colorado Colorado Springs
In addition to these awards, AGM is honored to present three named scholarships to exceptional students:
- Megan Manesiotis – Florida Gulf Coast University (Megan Ryan Memorial Scholarship)
- Charlie McKinney – Samford University (Ann Marquardt Memorial Scholarship)
- Samantha Spach – Florida Gulf Coast University (Kimberly J. Clapp Memorial Scholarship)
“Investing in these students is investing in the future of golf retail. Their passion, talent, and drive inspire us, and we are honored to help support their journey as they grow into the leaders and innovators our industry needs,” said Jennifer Morton, CEO of the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
The AGM College Scholarship Program is open to students who have completed at least one year of college, maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and are actively pursuing a career in the golf industry. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, industry involvement, and a demonstrated passion for the business of golf.
For more information about the AGM Scholarship Program, membership, or career development opportunities in golf retail, visit www.agmgolf.org or contact info@agmgolf.org
About the Association of Golf Merchandisers
The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is an international professional association consisting of about 850 buyer members and over 200 vendor partners all dedicated to strengthening the golf merchandising industry. These members, both the Merchandisers and the Vendor Partners, are among the best and most recognized in the golf industry.
The AGM’s goal is simple: ELEVATE RETAIL. ENHANCE RELATIONSHIPS. EDUCATE ALWAYS.
In short, we help make golf buyers better buyers by focusing our educational content on key metrics, visual merchandising, promotions, and buying strategies. We work to break down the barriers between vendor partners and golf retail buyers so that “both sides of the table” are more profitable.
For more information, visit https://agmgolf.org/
Media Contact: Megan Fidler, AGM Director of Marketing – megan@agmgolf.org – 916-717-4138