Class of 2012
Head Golf Professional
Country Club of Indianapolis – Indianapolis, IN
Hometown: Oxford, Ohio

 

Growing up, golf has always been a huge part of my life. I knew golf was in my future, but wasn’t quite sure how I was going to get there. Finding EKU and the PGM program, this really shaped my focus and helped me choose a career path that I love! The staff, other students, and future connections that come with the program continue to help me along my career path and future goals! I wouldn’t have done it any other way!

Class of 2018
Director, Communications & Marketing
Kentucky PGA Section / Golf House Kentucky – Louisville, KY
Hometown: Centennial, Colorado

When I first stepped foot on EKU’s campus, I knew it was different from all other PGA Golf Management universities. The ensuing four years were some of the best I’ve ever had which molded me into the professional and person that I am today. I figured out where my niche in the golf industry was, met incredible people on-campus as well as through internships, and became a better golfer. I’ve said many times since I graduated in 2018 that attending EKU was the best decision I’ve ever made, and I’ll always be glad that I did. The staff at EKU knows how to bring out the best in you and will help you realize your dreams within the world of golf.

Class of 2010
Executive Director
Maryland State Golf Association – Lutherville, MD
Hometown: Grayson, Kentucky

 

EKU’s PGA Golf Management Program gave me the opportunity to build an incredible support of great mentors through my various internships, develop my golf skills to pass the PAT test, and ultimately put me in a position to be a successful PGA Professional. You have to be willing to put in the work, but the structure and resources that Kim Kincer and her team provide are second to none. If golf is your passion and you want to pursue a lifelong dream, give the Colonels a serious look.

Class of 2010
Communications Director
Philadelphia PGA Section – Lower Gwynedd Township, PA
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Eastern Kentucky University’s PGA Golf Management program taught me how to become a well-rounded PGA Professional and a better person. The program’s faculty is dedicated to the educational and emotional development of their students, allowing future PGA Members to achieve their personal and professional goals. All of my successes in the industry can be traced back to EKU’s education, and the staff’s continued support will allow me to further my career going forward.

Class of 2016
Head Golf Professional
Hearthstone Country Club – Houston, TX
Hometown: Aylett, Virginia

From the moment I walked into the PGA Golf Management suite, I knew that was going to be my home for the next four years. The staff are still like family to this day and still help me with my career. It’s incredible to show up with some cart barn experience and leave capable of running a Country Club. I took my first Head Golf Pro job at 23 years old and that doesn’t happen often, but the folks at Eastern Kentucky help make that happen by preparing you for the industry. There are many programs out there and I looked at about half of them. The quality of education and student to teacher ratio make EKU stand above the rest. The golf industry really is a great place to work. You truly get to be around the game you love every single day. If I could go back and do it again I wouldn’t change a thing about my choice of profession and my PGA Golf Management Program at Eastern Kentucky University.

Class of 2020
Assistant Golf Professional
University Club at Arlington – Richmond, KY
Hometown: Decatur, Alabama

As a high school student, I had no idea what my future looked like and my parents convinced me to go to college. But to be honest, it was the best decision I ever made. EKU is the school to go to for PGM, the atmosphere is great, you will create personal relationships with your teachers, and you will learn and grow. The friends that you make here will be there for you forever. The program makes you become a better golf professional due to the education, work experience, and the amount of opportunities EKU PGM offers you. The internships prepared me for the real world as they showed me the ins and outs of the golf club operation. I had no idea what I wanted to do but being in the golf business is awesome, you stay busy, you always have a friend to talk to, and you can always escape from the world and just go play a few holes.

Class of 2018
Assistant Golf Professional
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club – Gainesville, VA
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia

Graduating with a degree in Marketing while also earning my Class A membership in the PGA of America has provided me with experiences that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I have been fortunate enough to play some of the top golf courses in the country and meet some truly incredible people. During my time at EKU, I forged relationships with friends, professors, and advisors that I stay close with to this day. I chose EKU because of the excellent staff within the PGM department and the overall feel of the campus. From day one, I always felt like my best interests were a top priority for everyone at EKU. Additionally, the experienced staff and their networks have helped place me at some of the top clubs in the country. I certainly would not be where I am today without EKU PGM.