Careers in Golf Roundtable
In tandem with the Carolinas PGA Super Show presented by GolfStatus, PGA REACH Carolinas hosted their second annual “Careers in Golf HBCU Roundtable” on Monday, Feb 19, 2024. Student attendees, with career interests ranging from information technology and kinesiology to communications and journalism, could walk the merchandise show floor to engage with 200+ vendors to explore various pathways in the $100 billion golf industry before the sit-down discussion.
Following the first hour of free-roaming, our students and four panelists, Obie Agbasi, PGA (General Manager of Goldsboro Golf Course), Chris Brown, PGA (Interim Internship Director for Methodist University PGA Golf Management), Ashaunta Epps, LPGA (Founder of A Perfect Swing, Inc.), and Don Rea, PGA (Vice President of PGA of America), had an hour-long discussion on opportunities within the business of golf moderated by Chris Noble – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning and Development Lead with the PGA of America.
Discussion topics touched on the significance of representation, overlooked careers in the industry, and initiatives to get involved in golf through the PGA WORKS Fellowship and other avenues. Following the discussion, students were invited to connect with the panelists and attend Michael Breed’s keynote presentation. PGA REACH Carolinas would like to thank our panelists and students for their participation in this year’s Roundtable.
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About PGA REACH Carolinas
The PGA REACH Carolinas Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization and philanthropic arm of the Carolinas PGA Section, the largest of the 41 sections in the United States. Our 2,300 PGA Professionals across North and South Carolina are committed to serving our communities and growing the game of golf through our three pillars: Youth, Military, and Diversity & Inclusion. Signature programs include PGA HOPE, PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip & Putt, Harvick4HighSchoolGolf, the Prokope Academy and the PGA WORKS Fellowship. For more information, please visit carolinas.pga.com/foundation/. You can also find PGA REACH Carolinas on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @REACHCarolinas.