Lauren Ehrman, a Park Hills resident and recent graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, has been named one of 23 recent college and university graduates named to the 2026-27 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship.
Established in 2017, The PGA WORKS Fellowship provides the opportunity for a paid immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions of the PGA of America across the United States and help create a network of communication and community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.
The fellowship will offer Ehrman, a member of the Southern Ohio PGA Section, a first-hand look at everything a career in the $102 billion golf industry can provide.
The primary responsibilities of the PGA WORKS Fellows are to support and execute philanthropic initiatives for the charitable foundations of their respective PGA Sections. This includes assisting with marketing, communications and fundraising activities, as well as PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) programming for Veterans and junior golf initiatives such as PGA Jr. League and Drive, Chip & Putt.
Fellows also provide operations assistance for Section tournaments and special events.
“The PGA WORKS Fellowship is the perfect opportunity to earn impactful, real-life experience working in the golf industry,” said PGA of America Acting President Nathan Charnes. “We are proud to welcome the 2026-27 class to their respective PGA Sections. Our PGA WORKS Fellows are the future leaders of the golf industry and their fellowship will equip them with the skills and attributes needed for a successful and fulfilling career.”
As part of PGA WORKS’ mission, Fellows are encouraged to continue their careers in golf following their fellowships with direct access to both PGA of America Career Consultants and mentors to help achieve their career goals. Since the inception of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of Fellows secure full-time employment upon completion of their Fellowship. Of that percentage, 83 percent of those jobs are within the golf industry.
Past Fellows have gone on to work for Titleist, PGA Sections, the First Tee, the USGA, APGA and the PGA Tour, among other golf companies, sporting organizations and leading industries, while others have continued their education or taken their golf career a step further by attaining PGA of America Membership.
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