Forty-nine graduates, representing 19 states, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted Aug. 28, at The PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 6,550 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 Golf 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 Aug. 28:

1. Joseph C. Alden - Sea Island, Ga.
2. Philip A. Anderson - Minneapolis, Minn.
3. Kristofer M. Arnold - Huntersville, N.C.
4. Scott Atkinson - Kingwood, Texas
5. Michael B. Boocks - Parkland, Fla.
6. Scott A. Callaghan - Columbus, Ohio
7. Kelly-Yong M. Collins - Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
8. Andrew M. Curtis-Wellings - Austin, Texas
9. Gabriel DeLiberty - Media, Pa.
10. Robert S. Doria - Delran, N.J.
11. Michael R. Duquette - Bozeman, Mont.
12. Stan R. Everitt - Aiken, S.C.
13. Michael T. Eye - Melbourne, Fla.
14. Craig D. Fabrikant - Fort Collins, Colo.
15. Trevor R. Fox - Oakesdale, Wash.
16. Charles R. Frost - Charlotte, N.C.
17. Francis D. Hessey Jr. - Wailuku, Hawaii
18. Garry L. Hetrick - Lutherville Timonium, Md.
19. Jesse L. Horner - Horseshoe Bay, Texas
20. Michael L. Howard - Pensacola, Fla.
21. Bradley D. Johnson - Dana Point, Calif.
22. Scott B. Johnson - San Antonio, Texas
23. Brett M. Jones - Madison, N.J.
24. James T. Kyle - Land O Lakes, Fla.
25. Doug Lemons - Canton, Ohio
26. Andrew F. Loughrin - Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
27. David E. Madden - Greenwood, S.C.
28. Justin K. Marano - Dallas, Texas
29. Ira A. McGraw - Grand Prairie, Texas
30. Gary D. Miller - Athens, Ga.
31. Jarod D. Mills - Phoenix, Ariz.
32. David A. Morin - Wildwood, Fla.
33. Brian Okumura - Placerville, Calif.
34. Aaron G. Palen - Fairfax, Va.
35. Adam W. Pettingill - Layton, Utah
36. Ryan M. Rindels - orest Lake, Minn.
37. Jason M. Sedan - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
38. Michael C. Spurr - Cape Coral, Fla.
39. Andrew C. Stelten - Casselberry, Fla.
40. John M. Stilson - Lake Hughes, Calif.
41. James T. Strelec - Jupiter, Fla.
42. Timothy S. Strickland - Ann Arbor, Mich.
43. Joshua M. Trimble - State College, Pa.
44. Cody J. Vaughn - Plano, Texas
45. Reint M. Venker - St. Simons Island, Ga.
46. Zackary C. Vinson - Stafford, Texas
47. Richard E. Westbrook - Virginia Beach, Va.
48. Aaron P. Wheeler - Deer Lodge, Mont.
49. Richard E. Wrenn - Virginia Beach, Va.