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PGM Prospective Students Weekend
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PGA PGM Prospective Students Weekend
Penn State University's PGA PGM program is excited to welcome prospective students and their families to Happy Valley! Please see below for full details including tour information, tailgate location, and registration. Registration is required for these free events!
Tour of the PGM Program & Golf Teaching and Research Center
Fri., Sep. 18, 2026
(2:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
104 Keller Bldg.
University Park, PA
High school seniors and their families will meet PGM faculty and staff at 104 Keller Building.
What You'll Learn About:
- Curriculum, Classes, Minors, & Certificates
- Internship Opportunities
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- The Masters Opportunities
- Spring Break Trips
- Golf Research Opportunities
- PGA University Tournaments
- Student Resources & Housing
- Q&A
- A Tour of the Golf Teaching and Research Center
We recommend scheduling an "Information Session & Campus Tour" with Penn State Admissions before the PGM Program tour.
Where to Park:
The Nittany Parking Deck is located directly across from Keller Building. There is a $/hour charge for the parking deck.
PSU Football Tailgate
Sat., Sep. 19, 2026
(Time TBD)
Ag Arena Lawn
University Park, PA
High school seniors and their families are invited to attend a football tailgate with current PGM students and the PGM faculty and staff.
Where to Go:
Our tailgate will be setup on the Snider Ag Arena Lawn, near the corner of Park Ave. & Fox Hollow Rd.--adjacent to Beaver Stadium!
Cost:
There is no cost for the tailgate, but registration is required for prospective students and their immediate families members who are attending.
Football Ticket Information:
If you are interested in purchasing football tickets for the Buffalo vs. PSU Football game on Sat., Sep. 19, tickets can be purchased here.
Registration Information
All prospective students and each attending immediate family member must register. You can select to attend only the tour, only the tailgate, or both!
There is no cost for students or their families for the tour or tailgate.
The Registration Deadline for the Tour is Thursday, September 17.
The Registration Deadline for the Tailgate is Saturday, September 12.
Register here!
Hotel Information
If you are interested in reserving a hotel, please see The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau's website for a full list of recommendations.
Penn State Golf Courses Information
Interested in playing a round at the Blue or White Course while in town? View their website to book a tee time, or learn more about the courses.
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- Kassidy Keller, Black Moshannon State Park
- Reagan Hubbard, Woodmont Country Club
- Colby Parkinson, Wrangell-St. Elias Natl. Park & Pres.
- Julia Skrabacz (’25), Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism Bureau
- Matt Truesdale (’10), PA Fish & Boat Commission
- Will Nyer, Whitewater Challengers
- Rebecca Hula (’25), Martinsburg-Berkeley Co. Parks & Rec.
- Kelly Richter (’19), Dewey Beer Company
- Donovan Fairhurst, The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour
- Taschet Murphy (’16), Montgomery Co. Recreation Youth Dev.
- Olivia Dorko, Denali National Park and Preserve
- Billy Sellers (’20), South Middleton Twp. Aquatics
- Caitlyn Doyle, PGA (’14), NorCal PGA of America
- Morgan Crump, Ph.D. (’23), Yellowstone National Park
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- Emma Duffy, Peace Retreat – Costa Rica
- Ryan Sun, Wentworth Club – U.K.
- Emma Vanden Heuvel, YMCA of the Rockies
- Hussam Baloush (’24), Sela - Saudi Arabia
- Kelli McFadden, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
- Chloe Kramer, Morey’s Piers
- Josh Tremblay, PGA (’02), Lehigh Country Club
- Jenny Harchak (’14), Penn State Alumni Association
- Elena Piel, Greater Philadelphia YMCA
- Mathias Weinzen (’19), Black Moshannon State Park
- Brianna Bryant, Titus Sports Academy
- Lynde Metzler (’19), Penn State Outdoor Adventures
- Zach Fernandez (’19), Pittsburgh Steelers
- Amy Welshimer, Seabird Institute
- Jeremy Wdowiak (’17), Yellowstone Club
- Drs. Frank Guadagnolo & Deb Kerstetter (’80 & ’90), Professors Emerita
- RPTM Team Roster: Dan Merrell, PGA (’13)
- Eva Blankenhorn (’21), NPS at Eisenhower Nat'l Historic Site
- RPTM Team Roster: Jen Emigh (’01)
- Ryan Franks, Stone Valley Recreation Area
- Mo Gannon (’22), Atlanta Falcons
- RPTM Team Roster: Skylar Peters
- Jonathan Gold, PGA (’08), PGA of America
- Melanie Tracey (’22), Nixon Park Nature Center
- Cameron Lee, The Club at Creighton Farms
- RPTM Team Roster: Laurie McLaughlan
- Mike Ross (’10), Meet. Play. Chill.
- RPTM Team Roster: Dr. Carter Hunt
- Lauren Mann, Pierce Co. Parks & Rec
- Brandon George, Gorilla Guardians Village
- RPTM Team Roster: Dr. Jen Agans
- Rachel Inglesino (’19), Jonas Entertainment Group
- Katie Kubis (’21), NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation
- Rachel Guiher (’04), James E. Van Zandt VA
- Nick Otto, Vagabond Cruise
- Dan Newhart (’04), Fiesta Bowl
- Stephen Slough, Marriott Vacation Club
- Aleah Gramling, Army's Morale Welfare and Recreation
- Courtney Meehan (’07), Lansdale Parks & Recreation
- Zach Winslow, Chesapeake Recreation & Parks
- Alex Toth, The Wembley Club
- Rob Tarves (’09), Our Town Brewery
- Grace Rygelski, Sankaty Head Golf Club
- RPTM Faculty & Staff, IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon
- Nick Dawkins, YMCA of Centre County
- Alyssa Houtz ('13), Walt Disney World
- Jake Toliver ('12) & Sean Noonan, The Los Angeles Country Club
- John Piacentino, Babe Ruth League, Inc.
- Elizabeth Ochoa, Echo Hill Outdoor School
- Ryan Warren, National Park Service
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