Thirty-eight graduates, representing 21 states, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted July 13, at The PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 6,501 graduates. Of that total, the PGA Education Center in Port St. Lucie has produced graduates since 2002 representing 48 states, Canada, The District of Columbia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, Puerto Rico, The Netherlands and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The PGA of America is the world's largest working sports organization comprised of 28,000 men and women golf Professionals who are the recognized experts in growing, teaching and managing the game of golf while serving millions of people throughout its 41 PGA Sections nationwide. Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has enhanced its leadership position in a $62 billion-a-year industry by growing the game of golf through its premier spectator events, world-class education and training programs, significant philanthropic outreach initiatives, and award-winning golf promotions. Today's PGA Professional is the public's link to the game, serving an essential role in the operation of golf facilities throughout the country.

The class of July 13:

1. Dennis G. Cascone - Las Vegas, Nev.
2. Michael R. Connor - Georgetown, Del.
3. Brenndan D. Cooper - West Plains, Mo.
4. Mark T. Cowee - Saint Augustine, Fla.
5. Jeffrey M. D'Amico - Bainbridge Island, Wash.
6. Jason P. Davis - Highlands Ranch, Colo.
7. Monika C Dehnert - Higley, Ariz.
8. Christopher R. Dill - Greer, S.C.
9. David C. Flinn - Stuart, Fla.
10. Daniel J. Franson - Inver Grove Heights, Minn.
11. Robert S. French - Acworth, Ga.
12. Gregg R. Gard - Palm Springs, Calif.
13. Juan A. Jimenez - Artesia, N.M.
14. Sidney M Johnson - Memphis, Tenn.
15. David M. Kent - Naples, Fla.
16. Kori Lai - Tallahassee, Fla.
17. Chad B. Lamb - Yukon, Okla.
18. Damon A. Lucas - Towson, Md.
19. Chad A. Martin - Columbia, S.C.
20. Robert M. McCloskey - Hilton Head Island, S.C.
21. Edward J. McGargill - Truckee, Calif.
22. Michael K. Menery - Andover, Mass.
23. Allen W Merryman - Carlsbad, Calif.
24. Gregg E. Meyer - Whitehall, Pa.
25. Matthew J. Mishica - Bermuda Dunes, Calif.
26. David A. Nichols - Riverview, Fla.
27. William A. O'Brien - Conway, S.C.
28. Matt J. O'Grady - Cary, N.C.
29. James F. Packett - Harwich, Mass.
30. Alisha J Ramsey - Orlando, Fla.
31. Justin T. Rimbey - Apex, N.C.
32. Matthew T. Romer - Galena, Ill.
33. Russell G. Saxton - Ashland, Ore.
34. Michael C. Sharp - Woodland, Calif.
35. David J. Tucker - Moorpark, Calif.
36. Chad W. Turner - Orlando, Fla.
37. Jeff M. Urzetta - Cape Charles, Va.
38. Guy H. Wilson III - Hattiesburg, Miss.