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I also want to recognize Pat Sneed, GCSAA, for his dedication and tireless efforts to providing a great golf course. As a result of his work, and his team, we received numerous compliments through the summer and fall about the condition of the course. We hope you are able to return to campus soon and see all that has changed at our home course; perhaps during our Alumni weekend October 7-8, when we host Auburn in football.
Finally, as we look forward to 2016, what a special year for the game of golf! Golf in the Olympics returns, the Ryder Cup will be played on home soil, and the PGA of America turns 100! We also look forward to another exciting year on campus and working toward the strategic objectives we have set. In order to achieve many of these objectives, we will need your continued support. Thank you for all you do for Mississippi State and the PGA Golf Management program!
Be a Bulldog,
Jeff Adkerson, PGA
Director
mention that many of our graduates continue to receive PGA Section and Chapter Awards for their many outstanding contributions to the golf industry. Additionally, Virgil Herring was selected among an elite group of golf instructors to be one of the Golf Channel Academy Instructors. He was also featured on The Golf Channel’s Morning Drive tv show as the featured instructor each day over a one week period.
Every year I continue to be impressed by what our alumni accomplish. While we try our best to track these many accomplishments, I am sure there are other recognitions and honors we miss. Please continue to share those stories so we may include them in our annual publication. We love to share the accomplishments of our graduates!
Last year we shared with you that the MSU Golf Course is now part of the PGA Golf Management program. To assist in daily operations of the Golf Course, we hired Mike Hammond, PGA Head Professional, and Lori Staggs as Business Coordinator. They have both been great additions to the team and have made a significant impact in the operation.
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