UCO College of Business Student Named PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholar
Sept. 10, 2024
University of Central Oklahoma College of Business student Scarlet Sturch, a sophomore PGA golf management major from Durant, Oklahoma, was awarded a scholarship from the PGA of America REACH Foundation. Sturch is one of 25 students from 15 colleges selected as a recipient of the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program.
"It takes an extraordinary individual like Scarlet to excel in the UCO PGA golf management program, serve as a member of the Student Executive Board, compete as a student-athlete on the UCO Women's Golf team and uphold high academic standards—all while making a meaningful impact through her work with the First Tee of Metropolitan Oklahoma City during her summer internships," said Tony Luczak, Ph.D., director of UCO's Professional Golf Management program.
The PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program provides scholarships to talented and driven students from diverse backgrounds working toward PGA of America Membership through one of the 16 accredited PGA Golf Management university programs.
"Our PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars display the bright future of the PGA of America and the golf industry workforce," said John Lindert, PGA of America president.
"We are grateful for the Lundgren family and their support of these young adults who will no doubt make their mark within our game as they become PGA of America golf professionals and find meaningful careers."
Central's PGA-accredited program is one of only 16 similar programs in the country. It is the only PGA golf management program in Oklahoma. The program seeks to graduate experts in the business and game of golf by merging a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in management with PGA-created curriculum and mandatory internships at golf courses.
For more information on UCO's PGA Golf Management program, visit go.uco.edu/pga.
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Cutline: University of Central Oklahoma College of Business student Scarlet Sturch, a sophomore PGA golf management major from Durant, Oklahoma, was awarded a scholarship from the PGA of America REACH Foundation. Sturch is one of 25 students from 15 colleges selected as a recipient of the PGA WORKS John & Tamara Lundgren Scholars Program.
Nathan Aker