The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has announced the 2026-27 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship, established in 2017, provides the opportunity for a paid immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions of the PGA of America across the United States and help create a network of communication and community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the most valuable entry-level opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to gain experience in the golf industry. The Fellowship gives recent college and university graduates a first-hand look at everything a career in the $102 billion golf industry can provide. The primary responsibilities of the 23 PGA WORKS Fellows is to support and execute philanthropic initiatives for the charitable foundations of their respective PGA Sections. This includes assisting with marketing, communications and fundraising activities, as well as PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming for Veterans and junior golf initiatives such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt. Fellows also provide operations assistance for Section tournaments and special events.
“The PGA WORKS Fellowship is the perfect opportunity to earn impactful, real-life experience working in the golf industry,” said PGA of America Acting President Nathan Charnes, PGA. “We are proud to welcome the 2026-27 class to their respective PGA Sections. Our PGA WORKS Fellows are the future leaders of the golf industry and their fellowship will equip them with the skills and attributes needed for a successful and fulfilling career.”
As part of PGA WORKS’ mission, Fellows are encouraged to continue their careers in golf following their fellowships with direct access to both PGA of America Career Consultants and mentors to help achieve their career goals. Since the inception of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of Fellows secure full-time employment upon completion of their Fellowship. Of that percentage, 83 percent of those jobs are within the golf industry.Past Fellows have gone on to work for Titleist, PGA Sections, the First Tee, the USGA, APGA and the PGA Tour, among other golf companies, sporting organizations and leading industries, while others have continued their education or taken their golf career a step further by attaining PGA of America Membership.
Currently, eight PGA WORKS Fellows Alumni work for the Association at the Home of the PGA of America in Frisco, Texas: PGA WORKS Leader Cameron Dinkins; PGA WORKS Program Coordinator Iyannei Miranda; PGA REACH Events Coordinator Caroline Riggs; PGA Jr. League Grants Coordinator Tomie Anderson; PGA Jr. League Competitions Specialist Dayvon Collins; Membership Representative Cameron Jones, Education Faculty Rosa Jones, PGA, and Championships Administration Coordinator, Cami Terkildsen.
2026-27 Class of PGA WORKS Fellows
- Lilly Boehm; Norman, Okla.; University of Oklahoma; Michigan PGA Section
- AnnaBelle Boone; Wilmington, Ohio; Youngstown State University; Northern Ohio PGA Section
- Avery Clevenger; Broken Arrow, Okla.; Oklahoma Wesleyan University; South Central PGA Section
- Megan Dirr; Charlotte, N.C.; University of Kentucky; Kentucky PGA Section
- Katelyn Duero; Oconomowoc, Wis.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Wisconsin PGA Section
- Lauren Ehrman; Park Hills, Ky.; Bellarmine University; Southern Ohio PGA Section
- Carter Esterle; Colorado Springs, Colo.; John Carroll University; Colorado PGA Section
- Natalia Facchinato-Sitja; Washington, D.C.; Marietta College; Southern Texas PGA Section
- Shelby Garcia; Greenville, S.C.; University of South Carolina; Carolinas PGA Section
- Dakota Holbrook; Jordan, N.Y.; SUNY Cortland; Central New York PGA Section
- Brandon Jackson Jr.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Grambling State University; Sun Country PGA Section
- Makenna Jones; Lewisburg, Ohio; University of Cincinnati; New Jersey PGA Section
- Ricky Klein; St. Louis, Mo.; University of Missouri; Gateway PGA Section
- Faith Lester; Apple Valley, Calif.; Texas Christian University; Southern California PGA Section
- Taylor McMath; North Attleboro, Mass.; University of Tennessee; New England PGA Section
- Madalyn Neufeld; Salem, Ore.; University of Oregon; Northern California PGA Section
- Lily Panning; Brockport, N.Y.; John Carroll University; Western New York PGA Section
- Alexis Pelton; Jackson, Miss.; University of Mississippi; North Florida PGA Section
- Matthew Pinion; Crystal Lake, Ill.; University of Iowa; Indiana PGA Section
- Nikelle Pledger; Cleveland, Ohio; Ohio State University; Northern Texas PGA Section
- Owen Pressman; Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.; SUNY Oneonta; Metropolitan PGA Section
- Grace Stetler; Chalfont, Pa.; Elon University; Philadelphia PGA Section
- Madelynn Vinson; Newport News, Va.; Mary Baldwin University; Middle Atlantic PGA Section
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 →