Sixty-five graduates, representing 33 states, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted Feb. 6, at the PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 7,445 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, South Korea, 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 multi-billion dollar 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 Feb. 6:

1. Travis A. Albright - Phoenix, Ariz.
2. Luke A. Benedict - Edmond, Okla.
3. Michael J. Birkenfeld - Flossmoor, Ill.
4. Steve Bourbon - Altamonte Springs, Fla.
5. Jordan R. Bridges - Avila Beach, Calif.
6. Hal H. Brown - Calera, Ala.
7. Benjamin R. Bryson - Boise, Idaho
8. David L. Bubb - Havre De Grace, Md.
9. David Burstein - Wethersfield, Conn.
10. Thomas J. Byrne - Newtown Square, Pa.
11. Joshua R. Carter - Bettendorf, Iowa
12. David T. Cartwright - Clementon, N.J.
13. Allen D. Castle - Prospect, Ky.
14. Peter J. Cavallaro - Newport Beach, Calif.
15. Kyle M. Cianflone - Hamilton, Mont.
16. Robyn R. Crabill - Scottsdale, Ariz.
17. Dale R. Crafton - Hanover, Ind.
18. Mike J. Crosser - Dillon, Mont.
19. Matthew P. Crotts - Raleigh, N.C.
20. Evan Dang - Berkeley, Calif.
21. Matthew S. Deitz - Phoenix, Ariz.
22. Joseph W. Deluca III - North Salt Lake, Utah
23. Michael Devlin - Springfield, Mass.
24. Kevin P. Duffy - Norristown, Pa.
25. James J. Durfee - Weymouth, Mass.
26. Eric Figueroa - Kennett Square, Pa.
27. Robert P. Foster - Pocasset, Mass.
28. John E. Francis - Mobile, Ala.
29. Michael R. Gaudin - Prairieville, La.
30. Stephen P. Gillie - North Aurora, Ill.
31. Denis A. Hayes - Plano, Texas
32. Daniel T. Hoban - Cherry Hill, N.J.
33. Michael F. King - Richmond, Va.
34. Kelly A. Kuhlman - Frankenmuth, Mich.
35. Jon A. Lenton - Beachwood, Ohio
36. Matthew M. Love - Oro Valley, Ariz.
37. Gary V. Mackay - Cherry Hill, N.J.
38. Lawrence R. McCrimmon - Myrtle Beach, S.C.
39. Lloyd D. McWilliams - Rockford, Ill.
40. James N. Meisner - Milton, Fla.
41. Kevin E. Miller - Columbus, Ohio
42. Kyle Miller - Redmond, Wash.
43. Jeff K. Moegling - Scottsdale, Ariz.
44. Brett A. Moomey - O'Fallon, Mo.
45. Joseph A. Norman - Elmira, N.Y.
46. Ronnie Pfaefflin - Winsted, Conn.
47. William D. Pirret - Burton, Mich.
48. Colby L. Reddoch - Albuquerque, N.M.
49. Jason R. Robinson - Charleston, W.Va.
50. Justin J. Russo - Carmel, Calif.
51. Thomas Sedita - Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
52. Michael A. Seward - Pleasant View, Tenn.
53. Steve R. Siko - Painesville, Ohio
54. Brent H. Snyder - Hudson, Wis.
55. Michael P. Starr - Charlottesville, Va.
56. Timothy A. Tafoya - Avon, Colo.
57. John H. Thomas - Myrtle Beach, S.C.
58. Philip M. Tobias - Keystone, Colo.
59. Jeremy M. Tozzi - Senatobia, Miss.
60. William C. Whitten - Farmington Hills, Mich.
61. Kory N. Woodland - Ogden, Utah
62. Chris Young - Erdenheim, Pa.
63. James G. Yuhas Jr. - Lincoln Park, Mich.
64. Matthew S. Dillman - Overland Park, Kan.
65. Danny Clements - Waynesville, N.C.