Distinguished PGM Awards
2025 Awards Announced
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – John Brautigam ’09
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Justin Roberto ’14
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Daniel Gray ’04
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Glen Murray ’04
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Larkin Gross ’14
2024 Awards Announced
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Rob Pilewski ’92
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Dave Eavenson ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Leighann Rastede Albaugh ’02
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Keith Duffy ’01
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Loretta Giovannettone ’14
2023 Awards Announced
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Mike Krick ’92
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Jared Black ’07
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Michael Manavian ’97
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Bobby Acciardo ’98
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Chris Biggins ’14
2022 Awards
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Kevin Swan ’07
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Nathan Stith ’03
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Robbie Fritz ’05
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Billy Holbrook ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Larkin Gross ’19
2021 Awards
The following five awards have been announced:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – James Ondo ’05
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Jimmy Nickerson ’95
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Allen Terrell ’97
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Randy Doucette ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Eric Dugas ’05
2020 Awards
The following five awards were recognized at the PGA Golf Management alumni gathering at the PGA Show on Jan. 22:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Sara Muldoon ’92
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Glenn Murray ’03
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Joey Wuertemberger ’01
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Pete Butt ’99
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Wyatt Worthington ’12
2019 Awards
The following five awards were recognized for the first time at the PGA Golf Management alumni gathering at the PGA Show on Jan. 23:
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional – Mark Rashell ’96
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business – Justin Norvell ’04
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction – Michael Jacobs ’99
- Distinguished PGM Graduate in the Golf Industry – Whitney Trimble ’00
- Distinguished PGM Graduate Player – Chad Collins ’01
Distinguished PGM Award Descriptions
Distinguished PGM Graduate Golf Professional
- Methodist University graduate
- Class A PGA member in good standing
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor fellow PGA members
- Recognized at the chapter, section, or national level one or more times
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Business
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement outside of the business of golf.
- Developed the image, reputation and ability to inspire and mentor others in the business community.
- Dedicated to serving their surrounding community
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Instruction
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor fellow PGA members
- Recognized at the chapter, section, or national level for golf instruction one or more times
Distinguished PGM Graduate in Golf Industry
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in the golf industry
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire and mentor colleagues in the industry
- Dedicated to serving their surrounding community
Distinguished PGM Graduate Player
- Methodist University graduate
- Outstanding career achievement in either amateur or professional tournaments
- Developed the image, reputation, and ability to inspire future players