Seventy-two graduates, representing 29 states, comprised the latest class to advance through The PGA Professional Golf Management Program. The graduates were honored in ceremonies conducted April 25, at The PGA Country Club in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

The PGA Professional Golf Management program, which originated in 1996, has produced 7,083 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 May 20:
1. Kellan Anderson - Mililani, Hawaii
2. Jason B. Asplund - West Jordan, Utah
3. Eric Barlow - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
4. Randall A. Beardsley - Mesquite, Texas
5. Brandon T. Beasley - Sylva, N.C.
6. Brian D. Bischoff - Reno, Nev.
7. Luke R. Bowersock - New Albany, Ohio
8. Kevin S. Boyle - Mentor, Ohio
9. James M. Brahm - Birmingham, Ala.
10. Benjamin I. Bridgers - Nags Head, N.C.
11. Nathan A. Broyles - Hilton Head Island, S.C.
12. Barry A. Brynjulson - San Ramon, Calif.
13. John R. Cooper - El Cajon, Calif.
14. Aaron D. Croyle - Birmingham, Ala.
15. Rod D. Curl Jr. - Stuart, Fla.
16. Marcus A. DeKeyser - Bloomington, Ill.
17. Heather A. Elenbaas - Independence, Mo.
18. Brandon D. England - Colorado Springs, Colo.
19. Jeffrey P. Escott - St. Charles, Mo.
20. Shaun Finley - Madison, Wis.
21. Jay D. Frette - Gilbert, Ariz.
22. Mark A. Gammons - Duxbury, Mass.
23. Matt T. Ganshaw - Gadsden, Ala.
24. David G. Gebhardt - Gardnerville, Nev.
25. Mark P. Gervig - Richland Hls, Texas
26. Kirk M. Gleason - Renton, Wash.
27. John T. Gordon - Connersville, Ind.
28. Andy Hardiman - Stuart, Fla.
29. Joseph W. Hill Jr. - Clemmons, N.C.
30. Blayne Hobbs - Anthem, Ariz.
31. Brian C. Hodges - Golden, Colo.
32. Joseph M. Humston - Johnson City, Tenn.
33. Weslee C. Jackson - Simi Valley, Calif.
34. Ragulee J. Jones - Crossville, Tenn.
35. Travis O. Kane - Orting, Wash.
36. James G. Kelly - Pasadena, Calif.
37. Matthew W. Kirchgessner - Bardstown, Ky.
38. Andrea K. Kloppman - St. Paul, Minn.
39. David T. Kramer - Aurora, Ohio
40. Jacob J. Leech - Dedham, Mass.
41. Paul N. Lorentzen - Spanish Fork, Utah
42. Josh Lowney - olumbia, Conn.
43. H. Robert McClellan - Butler, Pa.
44. Clayton M. McGowan - Saint Charles, Mo.
45. Michael F. Meehan - Delray Beach, Fla.
46. Robert A. Morris - Atlanta, Ga.
47. Matthew A. Naylor - Pine Bluff, Ark.
48. Stanley Kiev Nelson - Springfield, Ill.
49. Stephen W. Nixon - Winston-Salem, N.C.
50. Anthony D. Pagliari - Oak Island, N.C.
51. Julie T. Peluso - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
52. Mark T. Perbix - Laguna Niguel, Calif.
53. Eric R. Pickering - Providence, R.I.
54. Thomas C. Piscopink - Wayne, Mich.
55. Andres R. Prieto - Baton Rouge, La.
56. Joel S. Pyron - Ventura, Calif.
57. Sean T. Quinlivan - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
58. Ryan Quinn - Clinton, Conn.
59. Doug D. Rushton - Plainfield, Ind.
60. Jacob A. Saxton - Grand Rapids, Mich.
61. Jared R. Shears - Clinton, Utah
62. Jeffrey F. Simon - Glendale, Ariz.
63. Chris M. Stager - Bangor, Pa.
64. Ryan B. Steele - Columbus, Ind.
65. Brandon L. Veld - Chagrin Falls, Ohio
66. Gil B. Velez - Smithtown, N.Y.
67. Brian S. Ward - Tomball, Texas
68. Jonathan D. Ward - Phoenix, Ariz.
69. Jack C. Wawro - Breezy Point, Minn.
70. Michael H. Wells - Tempe, Ariz.
71. Christopher M. Woods - San Clemente, Calif.
72. Mark C. Zapach - Albuquerque, N.M.