PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The Acushnet Company, which includes the Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands, has announced the 2005 recipients for the Acushnet PGA Apprentice Scholarship Program.

The program, which Acushnet dedicates to future industry leaders, provides financial aid to the highest achievers in Level 3 of the PGA Professional Golf Management program. Acushnet PGA Apprentice Scholarships of $1,000 each were awarded to 111 Level 3 graduates of the PGA/PGM program. Scholarships are awarded to the top graduate from each PGA Section and based upon the size of each Section's membership. Additional scholarships will be available to the Top 25 graduates not otherwise recognized by a PGA Section or PGM university that has received a scholarship.
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"The PGA of America is proud of the commitment of its apprentice professionals, as they have achieved a foothold in our Association, and we are equally pleased that Acushnet recognizes the importance of these individuals by continuing a commitment to the scholarship program," said Roger Warren, president, The PGA of America. "Acushnet is a longtime partner to PGA Professionals, and its dedication to them underscores our Association's commitment to the training and education of the next generation of golf's leaders."

"Acushnet has a long history of providing educational support to PGA Professionals," said Peter Broome, Acushnet vice president of Business and Partnerships. "We believe that supporting the educational pursuits of apprentices is an important investment in the future, as the assistants of today will be the industry leaders of tomorrow."

Celebrating its 90th anniversary, The PGA of America was founded in 1916, and is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

Acushnet PGA Apprentice Scholarship Recipients:

PGA Section
Aloha David S. Nesbitt
Carolinas Robert C. Gable
Carolinas Jeremy S. Colie
Carolinas Jeffrey N. Avant
Carolinas Jeffrey S. Ellis
Carolinas Joseph Gagliano
Central New York Eric T. Manning
Colorado Nicole T. Poulos
Colorado Craig R. Marsh
Colorado Sean P. Mackin
Connecticut Jim Stickels
Connecticut Stephen Madison
Connecticut Matt Burgess
Dixie Shane Allen
Gateway Christian J. Nava
Gateway David W. Freiss
Georgia Brian J. Ralph
Georgia Chris Carlisle
Georgia Reno Ronci
Gulf States Gamon L. Manne
Illinois Gregory Jones
Illinois Jennifer J. Lymangood
Illinois Geoff E. Tollefson
Illinois Jeffery A. Kawucha
Indiana Goetz R. Schaefer
Indiana Brady J. Wilson
Indiana Andrew D. Brining
Iowa John C. Panek
Kentucky Russell C. Gartner
Metropolitan Nathan Hoffman
Metropolitan Shawn Baker
Metropolitan Christian Swift
Metropolitan Petri N. Anton
Michigan Christopher E. Griffin
Michigan Matthew S. Sayad
Middle Atlantic Wendy Stark
Middle Atlantic Brian J. Meglio
Middle Atlantic Ryan M. Gingrow
Middle Atlantic Matthew D. McWilliam
Midwest Ryan P. Roy
Midwest Clint M. Fitzpatrick
Midwest Dale E. Bowne
Minnesota Christopher J. Peterson
Minnesota Ryan S. Hanford
Minnesota Brent S. Heit
Nebraska Jon P. Robins
New England Matthew T. Stephens
New England Kari K. Wachtl
New England Michael D. Carroll
New England Joseph E. McNulty
New Jersey Patrick M. Keenan
New Jersey Richard D. Owsik
New Jersey Matthew J. Dunn
North Florida Matt W. Mitchell
North Florida Jeffrey T. Leonard
North Florida Daniel G. Zimmer
North Florida Jamie M. Wynacht
North Florida Mark Rummings
Northern California Scott T. Bolen
Northern California Bradley C. Cady
Northern Ohio Mitchell A. Flemming
Northern Ohio Benjamin Farina
Northern Ohio Timothy M. Fenton II
Northern Texas Daren Masanda
Northern Texas Billy R. Beverley
Northern Texas Richard G. Woodson
Pacific Northwest Charles L. Thurston
Pacific Northwest Jason M. Owens
Pacific Northwest Steven P. Clawson
Pacific Northwest Chris Uglick
Philadelphia Kevin F. Cunningham
Philadelphia David W. Clark
Philadelphia Michael L. Housley
Rocky Mountain Brandon C. Otte
South Central Daniel J. Rooney
South Central Tim K. Graves
South Central Brent E. Burney
South Florida Joseph Rizzo Jr.
South Florida Kenneth J. McMaster
South Florida Hal L. Jacobs
South Florida Robert C. Birtel
South Florida Richard Woolever
Southern California Tyson J. Stittleburg
Southern California Rick I. Brandt
Southern California Michael A. Szoka
Southern California K. Tracy Roberts
Southern California Colin M. Radchenko
Southern Ohio Mike W. Uffman
Southern Ohio Brent D. Kalb
Southern Ohio William R. Williams
Southern Texas Stuart L. James
Southern Texas William D. Strawbridge
Southern Texas Corey M. Lundberg
Southwest Joseph L. Gamboa
Southwest Matthew J. Kilgariff
Southwest Paul J. McDonald
Southwest Kevin L. Connole
Southwest Jeff Allen
Southwest Jeremy B. Magness
Sun Country Michael F. Smith
Tennessee Todd Jenkins
Tennessee Michael M. Aldridge
Tennessee Sean B. Trimble
Tri-State Jonathan D. Prior
Tri-State Jason T. Marciniec
Utah Derek M. Schmehl
Utah Brent W. Moyes
Western New York Jason P. Leising
Wisconsin Robert J. Vega
Wisconsin Randall W. Meyer
Wisconsin Richard G. Leslie