The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has awarded scholarships for the 2026-27 academic school year to 20 students at eight colleges and universities through the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program. Made possible by the Lundgrens’ generous support, each recipient receives $8,000 to assist their pursuit of PGA of America Membership while enrolled in one of the nation’s 16 accredited PGA Golf Management University Programs.
PGA WORKS serves as a strategic workforce initiative focused on broadening access and opening doors for talented individuals from populations historically underrepresented in the game and business of golf, and those aspiring to ascend to key employment positions within the golf industry and PGA of America Membership.
To qualify, candidates must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in a golf-industry-aligned major with the goal of becoming a PGA of America Member. Since launching in 2018, 138 PGA WORKS Golf Management University scholarships have been awarded, totaling $1,104,000.00.
“Our ongoing collaboration with John and Tamara Lundgren continues to create transformative opportunities for future leaders,” said Scott Kmiec, Executive Director of the PGA of America REACH Foundation. “We are incredibly appreciative of the Lundgrens for investing in these driven students, strengthening the foundation of our Association and ensuring the game continues to grow, innovate and thrive.”
Candidates were evaluated through a comprehensive review process measuring academic excellence, community and school leadership, honors and work experience, a statement of goals and aspirations, unique personal or family circumstances, and outside appraisal and active participation in the game of golf and playing ability.
The PGA of America REACH Foundation partners with Scholarship America, the country’s leading independent scholarship management organization, to oversee an objective, equitable selection process. 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.
2026-2027 PGA WORKS John & Tamara LundgrenScholars Program Recipients
Justin Brewington, Salisbury, Md., University of Maryland: Eastern Shore, Class of 2029
Taylor Chambers, Tuscaloosa, Ala., Mississippi State University, Class of 2028
Sophia Covelli, New Castle, Pa., Penn State University, Class of 2028
Peyton Cusick, Ballwin, Mo., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2027
Reagan Hubbard, Ellicott City, Md., Penn State University, Class of 2028
Thomas Flanigen, Rochester, N.Y., Penn State University, Class of 2030
Timothy Manzello, Shoreham, N.Y., Penn State University: State College, Class of 2027
Willow Merry, Michie, Tenn., Mississippi State University, Class of 2027
Emersen Motl, Aimes, Iowa, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2029
Veronika Niklin, Staten Island, N.Y., Florida Gulf Coast University, Class of 2030
Addison Peck, Scottsbluff, Neb., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2030
Aidan Pifko-Walsh, Nyack, N.Y., Penn State University, Class of 2028
Reagan Plank, Owasso, Okla., University of Central Oklahoma, Class of 2029
Riley Ragan, Newtown, Ct., Coastal Carolina University, Class of 2030
Reece Randall, Topeka, Kan., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2029
Reese Reinhardt, Saint Louis, Mo., Mississippi State University, Class of 2029
Logan Snyder, Hemlock, Mich., Ferris State University, Class of 2029
Carter Stone, Dexter, Mo., Mississippi State University, Class of 2030
Jeter Chen Chi Teng, Taoyuan, Taiwan, University of Maryland: Eastern Shore, Class of 2028
Mattie Weidenbach, Sioux Falls, S.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Class of 2029
Through PGA WORKS, we are committed to helping equip the next generation of leaders. It’s our why behind being as intentional as possible when it comes to opening doors for new professionals to make an impact on the golf industry and beyond. We’re serious about establishing golf as both a game and a business open for anyone – and it takes all of us to get there. Learn more →