Fifty-nine graduates, representing 23 states, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted Aug. 19, at The PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 7,194 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, Mexico, Norway, Puerto Rico, The Netherlands and the Virgin Islands.

Since 1916, The PGA of America's mission has been twofold; to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the $76 billion golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

The class of Aug. 19:

1. Stephen L. Allen - Aberdeen, N.C.
2. Jonathan T. Arthur - Jupiter, Fla.
3. Scott J. Azzarelli II - Pinehurst, N.C.
4. Andy J. Bang - Sheboygan, Wis.
5. Del S. Becker - Springfield, Va.
6. James Benites - San Antonio, Texas
7. Bruce D. Bowen II - Chattanooga, Tenn.
8. Chase G. Brannon - Nashville, Tenn.
9. Erik G. Broka - Pooler, Ga.
10. Justin M. Bush - Leland, N.C.
11. Dale H. Butler - La Quinta, Calif.
12. Daniel Byrd - Pepper Pike, Ohio
13. Zachary A. Courtenay - Vero Beach, Fla.
14. Eugenia K. Dells - Oceanside, Calif.
15. William E. Dixon - Phoenix, Ariz.
16. Martha DuBose - San Diego, Calif.
17. Tyler O. Eddy - Portage, Mich.
18. Scott E. Fahey - Allen, Texas
19. Jeffrey J. Friel - Toledo, Ohio
20. Eric A. Garnett - Orlando, Fla.
21. Monte R. Gegenheimer - Maricopa, Ariz.
22. Kristy M. Gleason - Estero, Fla.
23. Timothy A. Grieser - New Carlisle, Ohio
24. Emily A. Hallberg - Carmel, Ind.
25. Kevin S. Hankey - Bluffton, S.C.
26. Doyle A. Harris - South Beloit, Ill.
27. William B. Haught - Beaufort, S.C.
28. Eric Hildreth - Morton, Minn.
29. Mason G. Jobin - Chantilly, Va.
30. Ndumba D. Kennedy - Indio, Calif.
31. Keith J. Lacome - Midvale, Utah
32. Brent N. Lingel - Tucson, Ariz.
33. Jeremy M. Marino - Blue Bell, Pa.
34. Joshua P. Marr - Ashburn, Va.
35. Heath Martin - Round Rock, Texas
36. Russell W. Mazell - Charleston, S.C.
37. Kevin H. McDowell - Sands Point, N.Y.
38. Kurt D. McDowell - Island Falls, Maine
39. Tyler McManus - Las Vegas, Nev.
40. Andrew M. Miller - Kansas City, Mo.
41. Matthew J. Miller - Riverside, Calif.
42. Michael T. Morgan - Savannah, Ga.
43. John D. Murray - Bonita Springs, Fla.
44. Joshua L. Odell - Coal Valley, Ill.
45. Brian D. Ouse - Charleston, S.C.
46. Vincent M. Paolozzi Jr. - Champions Gate, Fla.
47. Riley T. Ramones - Monterey, Calif.
48. Donald W. Rogers - Fishers, Ind.
49. Jess R. Roper - Kalispell, Mont.
50. Fred W. Ryder III - Bowie, Md.
51. Kevin D. Sauer - Aspen, Colo.
52. Arthur J. Scarbrough - Sugarland, Texas
53. Michael W. Shaffer - Mogadore, Ohio
54. Scott S. Shannon - Alpharetta, Ga.
55. Kris Smith - St. Augustine, Fla.
56. Justin M. Stuber - Destin, Fla.
57. Christopher A. Terry - Raleigh, N.C.
58. Mike S. Thomas - Loveland, Ohio
59. Robert A. Yanovitch - Raleigh, N.C.