The STATE of Golf Volume 6 - 2019 | Page 14

Ryan Coyle Academic Award

Ryan Coyle, PGA, is a graduate of the Mississippi State PGA Golf Management program, who graduated with the highest cumulative GPA in program history. To top off this great accomplishment, Ryan also double majored during his time on campus.

The Ryan Coyle Academic Award is a semester award that recognizes Mississippi State University PGA Golf Management students for their outstanding achievements in the classroom. This honor is awarded based on the highest GPA by class.

Spring 2019 Winners

Graduating Senior: Robbie Fields

Senior: N/A (Internship)

Junior: Matt Voss

Sophomore: Jacob McClish

Freshman: Davis Markham

Rod Perry Player of the Semester Award

Rod Perry, PGA, is a graduate of the Mississippi State PGA Golf Management program and has one of the most decorated playing careers of any PGA member. A two-time PGA of America Player of the Year, Rod has also won his Section Player of the Year award seven (7) times and has won the PGA of America Professional Championship. He has represented the United States in two (2) PGA Cup matches, competed in four (5) PGA Championships, and numerous PGA Tour events. Rod is also the first PGA Golf Management University graduate to win PGA Player of the Year honors!

The Rod Perry Player of the Semester award recognizes our most outstanding men and women players for their success on the golf course. This award is presented to the student who accumulates the most points throughout our semester tournament series, for both men and women. Points are earned based on finishes in each tournament.

Spring 2019 Winners

Men's Division: Cameron Chhim

Women's Division: Allison Schraer

Fall 2018 Winners

Graduating Senior: Austin Moeller

Senior: Cade Diehl

Junior: N/A (Internship)

Sophomore: Connor Eghigian

Freshman: Davis Markham

Fall 2018 Winners

Men's Division: Zachary Weaver

Women's Division: Allison Schraer

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