101st PGA Annual Meeting & Leadership Session
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By: Hayden Lewis
Being a student representative for Mississippi State University’s PGA Golf Management Program at the PGA of America’s 101st Annual Meeting is an experience that I will cherish for the rest of my career. Having the opportunity to gain insight and knowledge on the industry that you’re passionate about, to me, is invaluable to any student. The PGA Golf Management Leadership Conference allowed me to grow both personally and professionally. I hope to take what I have learned and use that knowledge to become a more competent and confident leader.
One of the most valuable experiences I received from attending the 101st PGA Annual Meeting was getting to collaborate and discuss the game’s current trends with
fellow PGA Golf Management students like myself. Most, if not all, of the other students in attendance have served or currently serve their program in a leadership position. I enjoyed hearing from fellow students about ideas that have been successful for their program. Anything from special events to tournament operations, and even philanthropic outreaches were all discussed amongst the attending students. Seeing the level of commitment and dedication each student had for their own program showed the future of this industry and the game of golf is very promising. I was also impressed with all of the different backgrounds and experiences the group of students had through their internships and other opportunities within the industry. Golf, both as a sport and a business, is as diverse and transformative as it has ever been, and all of the students in attendance were eager to
Hayden Lewis (Sr.), posing with the PGA of America's Championship trophies at the PGA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX