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A Letter from the Director...

Happy New Year! Here we are, 2016! What happened to2015? It was certainly a whirlwind yearbut we have so much to celebrate. The College of Business spent the entireyear celebrating its Centennial with anumber of events and functions. Joiningin the celebration, the PGA GolfManagement program conducted a golftournament as part of the festivities.PGA Golf Management studentsorganized and facilitated the event andeven teamed up with alumni and friendsof the College in the scrambletournament held at the MSU Golf Course.The year’s celebration concluded with agala, at which our own Joe Assell and RodPerry were named among the Top 100College of Business graduates. What atremendous recognition! On the student front, we had anothersuccessful year in many aspects of theprogram. Students continued to secureoutstanding jobs at many facilities acrossthe country, both for internship and fulltime placement. Students alsoperformed well in the classroom and onthe golf course. It is amazing to watchthe students dedicate themselves toimprove and grow in so many areas. Earlier in the year, 10 students traveledto Sam Houston State University for ourannual Heritage Cup match. This yearproved a challenge with the weather andwe were pleased to retain the Cup withthe first ever tie in the matches. SamHouston State will travel to Starkville forthe 9th playing of the matches in April.

The PGA of America hosted the PGA JonesCup once again at the PGA Golf Club inPort Saint Lucie, FL. Students from all 19University programs gathered for thisnational championship conducted by ourvery own, Mark Tschetschot. Mark and thePGA Tournament staff provided theparticipants with an experience onlyfound on Tour! It is truly special to seethe legacy of Dr. Jones celebrated in thisfashion. Thank you to the PGA of Americafor hosting this special event! In November, Luke Millhouse, a juniorfrom Wisconsin, was chosen as MississippiState’s representative at the PGA ofAmerica Annual Meeting at PGA NationalResort in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Everyyear the PGA allows each Universityprogram to select one student toparticipate in the Annual Meeting. Lukehad an opportunity to play golf with PGAPast Presidents, attend both the Awardsand Hall of Fame ceremonies, attendbreakout meetings, and visit with manyPGA leaders. I would also like to take a moment and

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I also want to recognize Pat Sneed,GCSAA, for his dedication and tirelessefforts to providing a great golf course.As a result of his work, and his team, wereceived numerous compliments throughthe summer and fall about the conditionof the course. We hope you are able toreturn to campus soon and see all thathas changed at our home course; perhapsduring our Alumni weekend October 7-8,when we host Auburn in football. Finally, as we look forward to 2016, whata special year for the game of golf! Golfin the Olympics returns, the Ryder Cupwill be played on home soil, and the PGAof America turns 100! We also lookforward to another exciting year oncampus and working toward the strategicobjectives we have set. In order toachieve many of these objectives, we willneed your continued support. Thank youfor all you do for Mississippi State and thePGA Golf Management program! Be a Bulldog, Jeff Adkerson, PGADirector

mention that many of our graduatescontinue to receive PGA Section andChapter Awards for their manyoutstanding contributions to the golfindustry. Additionally, Virgil Herringwas selected among an elite group ofgolf instructors to be one of the GolfChannel Academy Instructors. He wasalso featured on The Golf Channel’sMorning Drive tv show as the featuredinstructor each day over a one weekperiod. Every year I continue to be impressedby what our alumni accomplish. Whilewe try our best to track these manyaccomplishments, I am sure there areother recognitions and honors we miss.Please continue to share those storiesso we may include them in our annualpublication. We love to share theaccomplishments of our graduates! Last year we shared with you that theMSU Golf Course is now part of the PGAGolf Management program. To assist indaily operations of the Golf Course, wehired Mike Hammond, PGA HeadProfessional, and Lori Staggs asBusiness Coordinator. They have bothbeen great additions to the team andhave made a significant impact in the

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Weekend of family, fun, foodand football!by Daniel Soehren, PGA

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99th PGA Annual MeetingLuke Millhouse

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This has been a very exciting year forthe College of Business as we held ayear-long celebration of our 100thanniversary. Our year focused on sixwords that our faculty, students andalumni felt best represented ourCollege: Integrity, Discovery,Innovation, Community, Opportunity andLeadership. Throughout the year weheld events, welcomed speakers and didcommunity service—all to signify thesesix words. I would like to offer apersonal congratulations to PGM alumsJoe Assell and Rod Perry who wererecognized as two of the 100 in 100years. The 100 in 100 were nominatedby faculty, alumni and friends of thecollege. The PGM program was a big part of thecentennial celebration, hosting a golftournament in September. We hadabout 20 teams participate in thescramble—all of the teams had a PGMstudent as part of the foursome. Thosewho participated really enjoyed theirtime with our great students.

A Letter from the Dean...The centennial year culminated with afundraising gala at The Mill featuringcomedian Steve Harvey as our keynotespeaker. The next day the College ofBusiness sponsored the Alabamafootball game. Last summer brought the beginning ofconstruction of a 2000 square footentrepreneurship center that opens inJanuary. The center will house both theentrepreneurship program and the officeof outreach and will be “home base” forour 94 student-run businesses. Thebuild out of the center was madepossible through generous gifts fromour donors. The entrepreneurship centerteamed up with Texas A&M in thesummer to launch an acceleratorprogram funded by a Blackstone grant. Another big change for the college wasthe move of the university golf courseunder the college of business. Thisrealignment of resources helps to betterintegrate the golf course into thecurriculum. It has indeed been a great year for thecollege. As always it is our alumni andfriends that make MSU a great place towork. I look forward to the start of ournext 100 years and the great things instore for the College of Business.

Dr. Sharon OswaldDean, College of Business

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AlumniSp tlight:Sean Farren

Interviewed by: Daniel Soehren, PGA

Name: Sean Farren, PGAHometown: Oakmont, PAYears @ MSU: 1987 - 1992Current Position: Head Golf Professional@ The Creek in Locust Valley, NY

Q. When you think of your time at MSU,what comes to mind?Two loops around the golf course everyday and friends from all over the country.They housed all the PGM students togetherin Duggar Hall. Q. How did you identify what avenue inthe golf industry you were passionateabout?Working for Bob Ford as a kid, and seeingthe best in the business at work, Irecognized that taking an "old school“ approach to the business was important.That means being good across the board: intournament operations, merchandising,teaching, and customer service. My favoritepart of the job, however, is shaking handson the first tee on weekend mornings(sometimes, that‘s the most important partof the job). Q. What is the best piece of advice youhave for current & future PGAProfessionals?Be humble. Be authentic. Be patient withyour career, and don’t chase a title. Q. What is your greatest professionalaccomplishment?Having WORKED and PLAYED in three majors.(worked: 1983 U.S. Open at Oakmont, 1992 U.

U.S. Women’s Open at Oakmont, 1994 U.S.Open at Oakmont; played: 2002 PGAChampionship at Hazeltine, 2003 PGAChampionship at Oak Hill, 2009 U. S. Openat Bethpage Black). Q. What do you hope to achieve in 2016and beyond?Continue building our operation at TheCreek and mentoring current and futuregolf professionals. And getting theopportunity to ring my cowbell at moreState football games. Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?10 years?Right here at The Creek in Locust Valley,New York, doing what I’m doing now. Q. Please list any PGA Section awards orother professional accomplishments.1992 Tri-State Section Assistant of theYear2002 & 2003 Tri-State Section Player ofthe Year Q. Who would be your dream foursomeand why, and where would you play?Playing Pebble Beach with my dad and

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Name: Jim Calhoun, PGAHometown: Orlando, FLYears @ MSU: 1989-1994Current Position: Head Golf Professional@ TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX

Q. When you think of your time at MSU,what comes to mind? Five of the best years of my life where Imet new friends that that I still stay intouch with to this day. Q. How did you identify what avenue inthe golf industry you were passionateabout?I have known since high school that Iwanted to become a PGA Professional oneday. The moment I truly knew was when Ifound out the Head Professional where Iworked in High School, Blane Merritt, wentto State and the rest as they say is history. Q. What is the best piece of advice youhave for current & future PGAProfessionals?Never stop learning and trying new ordifferent enhancements in your operation.Never become stale. Q. What is your greatest professionalaccomplishment?Winning the AGM / Top 100 Golf Shops awardfor the past 5 years in a row. Q. Please list any PGA Section awards orother professional accomplishments.AGM Top 100 Golf Shops, 2011-2015.

Q. Who would be your dream foursomeand why, and where would you play?My Dad and both of my grandfathersbecause they were so instrumental andsupportive throughout the years providingme the opportunity to grow up with thegame. I don’t care where we would play aslong as we were together (we never hadthe chance).

AlumniSp tlight:Jim Calhoun

Interviewed by: Daniel Soehren, PGA

StudentSpotlight:Sally Morgan

Sally Morgan has gained experience onsome of the biggest stages professional golfhas to offer. Morgan is a junior in theProfessional Golf Management (PGM)program at Mississippi State. In her firstinternship with the Professional Golfers’Association (PGA), she worked with theTennessee section of the PGA. This pastsummer the Milton, GA native served as theChampionships and Merchandising intern atPGA headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens,FL. Over the course of the internship, sheworked both the Men’s and Women’s PGAChampionships at Westchester Country Clubin New York and Whistling Straits inWisconsin. Morgan sat down with Dividends to discussher golf background, professionalexperiences and perspective on the PGMprogram at MSU. Describe the background on yourinvolvement with golf starting in highschool and moving into the PGM program atMSU.My dad has been playing golf for a while, soI have had a club in my hand since I wasfour. I started playing competitively when Iwas eight years old, and I began playing intournaments all over the Southeast. I playedcompetitively for about 10 or 11 yearsbefore I came here. I was on my high schoolteam as well. In high school I got a lot ofoffers to play golf at schools, but in my mindI never saw myself playing on TV. I sawmyself working in the industry. I still wantedto be involved in golf, but maybe notnecessarily playing professionally. I wantedto be more on the corporate side of things.

Why did you choose to attend MSU?I looked at 10 of the 19 universities thathave the program. I guess I kind of just cameon campus and it felt right. I just felt it—thewhole atmosphere and the way the programwas run. It was the second program to beestablished, so I knew it was wellestablished. What is unique about the PGM program atMSU?The fact that it’s in the business school isreally key. That was one thing that I waslooking for because other schools may haveit in departments like Parks and Recreationor Hospitality. I wanted a business degree. Ithink having a business degree is verybeneficial to have out of college especiallyfor what I want to do, working corporately orin the industry somewhere. Describe the process of getting theinternship with the PGA.Being close with [MSU PGA GolfManagement Program Director] JeffAdkerson and Adam Scott, our AssistantDirector, is really key because theyobviously have a lot of connections. Themore you seem interested in what you wantand where you want to be, the more willingthey are to help you get those things. What were your major roles in theinternship at PGA headquarters? What wereyour day to day responsibilities?This summer they had 11 differentdepartments at headquarters, and eachintern was in a specific department. Theyput me in the Championships andMerchandising department. I was in NewYork for a month, and I helped run the KPMGWomen’s PGA Championship. That was onthe tournament operations side of things, soI helped run the Pro-Am, which involveddealing with the players, celebrities andother amateurs. When I was back atheadquarters, I was helping people set upfor the PGA Championship, which was atWhistling Straits in Wisconsin.

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Straits in Wisconsin. That involved looking atand approving samples. Vendors worked withmy supervisors a year to two years in advancejust getting pieces of clothing together toapprove the logo or color combination. It wascool because they would ask my opinions onthings, so it was neat to be a part of that.People buy it, and you’re like, ‘Hey, I pickedthat out!’ When I got to Wisconsin, it was a lotmore labor intensive. I was actually buildingthe whole entire merchandising tent andsetting up fixtures. Then, I dealt with customerservice as it got closer to the event. What is the most interesting experience youhad on the job?One really cool thing in Wisconsin was whenwe had a creative designer come to help dressall the mannequins and do all of the aestheticsinside the store. My boss picked me to workspecifically with him, so I helped set the storeup visually. There is actually a lot of thought insetting up store layout because you are tryingto gauge how consumers would look ateverything. That is what is cool about the PGA;they are so driven on passion. They put a lot ofresearch into the market and the consumers. What are you plans moving forward, after theinternship and graduation?Last summer (2014), I worked with theTennessee PGA section, so I helped runtournaments all over the state. That gave mesome smaller scale tournament operationsexperience. This [past] summer I saw thebigger scale of it, as well as the merchandisingaspect. I could see myself working at

headquarters, but still being able to traveland have hands-on experience. Where do you see the PGM program going inthe future?[The College of Business] has tried to expandour PGM education. Mr. Adkerson is focusedon getting you opportunities to see more ofthe business side. He created a leadershipdevelopment team last spring to bring ourclassroom knowledge to another level, andto bring more of a business aspect toeverything. He wanted to bring this teamtogether as sort of a discussion team and tohelp us grow as leaders. Eight of us are onthe team, and it’s been really good. It wasbig for us because we could share ourexperiences in the profession and how wecan grow through them. How has the faculty at MSU helped you inspecific ways that will be beneficial in yourcareer in golf?I have grown really close with them. Theyare always willing to help you whether it’srelated to PGM or not. Internships are areally big part of it because they want theirstudents to get whatever opportunities theywant. Because I want to do big things, I knowthat those things are not going to happenwithout Mr. Adkerson and Mr. Scott helpingme get there. How have the College of Business and thePGM program helped you develop as aprofessional?Getting into a new environment in college,coming from out of state, was really good forme because it improved my social skills thatcould be transferred to the workplace. TheCollege of Business is also very hands-on,which especially helped for the internships.Having experiences here helped me developcommunication and other skills you need inthese jobs or internships. Without theCollege of Business, I would not have theopportunities that I have been given or donewhat I have done.

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99th Annual PGAMeetingLeadershipSession

By: Luke Millhouse

This past November I was presented anincredible unexpected opportunity; I wasinvited to represent the Mississippi StateUniversity PGA Golf Management Program atthe 99th PGA Annual Meeting and UniversityProgram Leadership Session. It was a very fun,but busy week at PGA National Resort & Spa inPalm Beach Gardens, FL.

We first arrived at the Flagler Museum for thewelcome party. At the dinner, I was able tospeak with several PGA Professionals about theindustry and their advice for aspiringprofessionals, which was very insightful. Day two was the introduction to the PGAAnnual Meeting, where new regulations wereintroduced to the delegates. There were fourregulations proposed by the Board of Directors,and two regulations proposed by the Sections.It was interesting to see this process unfold, asit was very organized and impassioned.

Informal sessions followed a similar process, asdelegates from different Sections proposednew regulations and voting followed, althoughnot every delegate cast a vote. The true votingtook place on the final day of the PGA AnnualMeeting.

One of my favorite parts of the entire weekcame next, which was when all of the PGA PastPresidents that were in attendance shared theirtremendous knowledge. The best advice that Itook away was from Dick Smith, PGA. He told usthat it is imperative to get involved in theindustry, to never settle, and to pursue whatyou love doing the most.

After each PGA Past President had a chance tospeak, the students were paired off and

directed to sit in on various committeemeetings. I observed the Section ExecutiveDirectors, and their main focus of discussionwas Section Championships. Topics includeddeadlines on registrations, number ofalternates, and championship dates. It wasinspiring to see how much passion and careeach committee member demonstrated.

On day three, students were invited to play around of golf with PGA Past Presidents and PGAofficers. I had the honor to play with PGA PastPresident Dick Smith, PGA and incoming Boardof Directors member, Glenn Lee, PGA. This wasmy favorite day of the week because I learnedhow they have impacted the game and theirvision for where golf is headed, while gettingto know these fine gentlemen.

The final day consisted of the actual PGAAnnual Meeting. The keynote speaker, DaveRidley, former CMO of Southwest Airlines,spoke about leadership and going above andbeyond simple everyday tasks at work. AfterMr. Ridley spoke, the final agenda items at themeeting were voting on the newly proposedregulations. This was an incredible experience that I willnever forget. I learned a great deal about howPGA governance operates, and saw first-handthe passion, dedication, and commitment togrowing the game of golf that the PGAProfessionals all across the country possess. Iwould like to thank the PGA of America andespecially our Program Director, Mr. JeffAdkerson, PGA, for making this experience thebest of my life so far.

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2015 - 2016 Graduating Seniors

Roger MyersAssistant ProfessionalHillwood Country ClubNashville, TN

Tyler SlocumTeaching ProfessionalJim McLean Golf SchoolMiami, FL

Garrett PowellAssistant ProfessionalShoal Creek golf ClubShoal Creek, AL

Seth MerzAssistant ProfessionalPleasant Valley Country ClubLittle Rock, AR

Ryan OliverAssistant ProfessionalEugene Country ClubEugene, OR

Ryan MedaFinancial RepresentativeFidelity InvestmentsSt. Louis, MO

Marcus HrpchaAssistant ProfessionalCountry Club of JacksonJackson, MS

Tripp PritchettAssistant ProfessionalHighland Park GolfBirmingham, AL

Timothy KearonAssistant ProfessionalTPC of LouisianaAvondale, LA

Will StonerCollierville, TN

David PooveyAssistant ProfessionalCider Ridge Golf ClubOxford, AL

Scott PrimmAssistant ProfessionalNew Orleans Country ClubNashville, TN

Nathan KitsonAssistant ProfessionalOld Waverly Golf ClubWest Point, MS

Brett HockenberryAssistant ProfessionalMedinah Country ClubMedinah, IL

Taylor SmithAssistant ProfessionalBaton Rouge Country ClubBaton Rouge, LA

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WeekendBy: Daniel Soehren, PGA STARKVILLE, MS - The 2015 installment ofthe PGA Golf Management’s FamilyWeekend brought great weather, food andfootball together for a fantastic time ofcommunity. This year the event took placeover MSU’s Homecoming, October 9-11th, asthe Bulldogs took on the Troy UniversityTrojans. Approximately 175 grandparents,parents, siblings, and friends joined in theweekend’s festivities. Friday night played host to the PGM Club’sannual silent auction. Approximately $2,100was raised from the silent auction. Therewere several items from the 2015 PGAChampionship donated to the Club forauction by Mr. Kyle Cassin, PGA, a 2008graduate of the Program, former PGAChampionships Merchdise Director. Otheritems that were auctioned included a Foldsof Honor Foundation staff golf bag (proceedsdonated to Folds of Honor Foundation);MSU-themed, hand-painted reclaimed woodsigns; and MSU coach-signed sportsequipment. Each family received a gift according to theclass to which their student belonged.Freshman parents received a MSU PGA GolfManagement logo cowbell; Sophomoreparents received a MSU PGA GolfManagement logo maroon sweatshirtblanket; Returning Senior parents received aset of laser-etched MSU PGA GolfManagement drinking glasses; andGraduating Senior parents received amaroon and white chevron Mississippisilhouette and white picture frame. This hasbeen a great success and we encourage

families to return each year to receive allfour gifts! On Saturday, the Program reserved a tentjust outside of Davis Wade Stadium in TheJunction to do some tailgating. Familieswere able to enjoy great food and theincredible atmosphere of The Junction ongame day. The weekend concluded with aconvincing Bulldog victory over the Trojans,45-17, the perfect capstone to a fun event! On behalf of all PGA Golf Managementstudents and staff, we would like to thankall of the family members and friends thatwere able to attend this year! Weappreciate your time, effort and support ofthe Program. We hope to see you all againat next year’s Family Weekend!

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John DeverThe PGA of AmericaPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – The Aggies wonthe 14th Jones Cup on Wednesday atPGA Golf Club, despite playing with agreater purpose in mind. The Aggies captured their PGA GolfManagement Program's second JonesCup, first since 2006, by nine strokesover defending champion CampbellUniversity (584) of Buies Creek, NorthCarolina. 2013 Champion Ferris StateUniversity (590) of Big Rapids, Michiganand Clemson (594), finished third andfourth, respectively. The Aggies won with gross score of 1-under-par 575, despite having played aman down since June. That was whenGage Gavin, the son of New MexicoState’s Golf Management Director, PatGavin, passed away unexpectedly at theage of 18. "This victory today meant a lot for ourprogram, especially with Pat and hisfamily going through such a tough year,"said Josh Salmon, the Aggies' PGA GolfManagement Program Specialist, whostepped in for his boss due to ascheduling conflict. "A few weeks ago

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our guys dedicated this Jones Cup toGage and the entire Gavin family. Wereally wanted to bring a little bit ofsunshine in what has been a dark yearfor all of us," he added. "Pat talked tothe kids last night. He's with us. To winthis means the world to the kids. Theydelivered for Pat and the program." The PGA Jones Cup is named for thefirst PGA Golf Management UniversityProgram Director at Mississippi State,Dr. S. Roland Jones, who held theposition from 1985 until his passing in1997. The event provides a platformwhere participants can displayprofessionalism, integrity, characterand camaraderie; all characteristics Dr.Jones instilled in PGA Golf Managementstudents. All participating universities in the PGAJones Cup are schools accredited bythe PGA of America to offer the PGAGolf Management University Programfor aspiring PGA Professionals. Thereare currently 2,284 students enrolled inthe program nationwide.

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HUNTSVILLE, TX – It was a long, wetweekend, but the Bulldogs were able tohold off a furious rally from the Bearkatsin Singles matches, retaining theHeritage Cup by a final score of 11-11.This was the first time in the history ofthe event the Matches were halved.

MSU lead strong out of the gate, takingthe Four Ball session by a score of 3.5 -2.5. Captains Jeff Adkerson and AdamScott decided not to tinker with thechemistry in the lineup, and rolled outthe same six pairings for the Foursomesmatches. That decision paid off, as MSUrolled to a 4.5 - 1.5 session win, carryingan 8 - 4 lead into the Sunday Singlesmatches, despite a lengthy rain delay onSaturday.

The pairing of junior AndrewArgotsinger and sophomore LukeMillhouse showed some seriousresilience by winning their afternoonmatch by a score of 7 & 5, after losingtheir morning session by a score of 5 &3. The importance of their turnaroundcould not be understated, as every point

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MSU Takes Heritage Cup 6th Straight Yearwould carry significant impact. Knowing the tall task that faced them,the Bearkats summoned a near-"Miracleat Medinah" comeback in the Singlesmatches. Captains Rich Ballinger andBrad Myers sent out their veteran leadersearly, in the hopes of inspiring the rally.

That strategy started to pay dividends, asSHSU won four of the first five matchesout, including victories over then-undefeated MSU students Cory Berg,Shelby Tucci, and Carson Willis.

MSU fought back with a win byArgotsinger, before a gritty performanceby sophomore Sally Morgan clinched thepoint to retain possession of theHeritage Cup for the Bulldogs for the 6thconsecutive year by way of 3 & 2 victory.

The Bulldogs were a young team thisyear, as only two players had previousHeritage Cup experience. This bodeswell for the 2016 edition, being hostedat the MSU Golf Course in Starkville.

Team (L-R): Luke Millhouse (So.), Alec Skidmore, (Jr.), Matt Edwards (So.), Zach Tate(Jr.), Carson Willis (Fr.), Dawson Kipniss (Fr.), Shelby Tucci (Fr.), Andrew Argotsinger

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2015 PGA Golf Management TournamentResults

This year, the spring semester tournament schedule included three (3) 36-hole majors. The fall semesterschedule included three (3) 36-hole majors and two (2) 18-hole Sunday games for all PGA Golf

Management students. We also hold Singles and Doubles Match Play throughout each semester. Formatfor Doubles is foursomes in the spring, and four ball in the fall. Below are the top finishers and their scores

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Cowbell Classic, Feb. 1-2Men's DivisionCarson Willis 71 – 76 – 147 (+5)Garrett Tidwell 77 – 71 – 148 (+6)Cory Berg 77 – 72 – 149 (+7)Thomas Simpson 78 – 72 – 150 (+8)Zach Tate 76 – 74 – 150 (+8) Ladies' DivisionSally Morgan 81 – 79 – 160 (+18) Bulldog Classic, Feb. 15-16Men's DivisionNathan Fisher 73 – N/A – 73 (+2)Jake Finn 74 – N/A – 74 (+3)Harrison Joyner 74 – N/A – 74(+3)Andrew Argotsinger 75 – N/A – 75 (+4)Garrett Bernhardt 75 – N/A – 75 (+4) Ladies' DivisionSally Morgan 77 – N/A – 77 (+6) *Round 2 was cancelled because of

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Spring Championship, Mar. 1-2Men's DivisionBobby Flanagan N/A – 71 – 71 (E)Nathan Fisher N/A – 73 – 73 (+2)Carson Willis N/A – 73 – 73 (+2)Cory Berg N/A – 74 – 74 (+3)Garrett Bernhardt N/A – 75 – 75 (+4) Ladies' DivisionSally Morgan N/A – 86 – 86 (+15) *Round 1 was cancelled because of inclementweather. Singles Match Play1st - Garrett Bernhardt2nd - Dawson Kipniss Doubles Match Play1st - Carson Willis & Shelby Tucci2nd - Brandon O'Kray & Chris Meyer

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Elaine Cup, Aug. 22-23Men's DivisionBobby Flanagan 67 – 72 – 139 (-3)Keifer Clary 71 – 70 – 141 (-1)Nathan Fisher 69 – 73 – 142 (E)Shelby Tucci 73 – 70 – 143 (+2)Mack Alford 73 – 72 – 145 (+3)Ladies DivisionTaylor Kennedy 79 – 79 – 158 (+16) JWA Invitational, Aug. 29-30Men's DivisionBobby Flanagan 73 – 71 – 144 (+2)Mack Alford 73 – 72 – 145 (+3)Will Stoner 70 – 76 – 146 (+4)Hayden Hauss 74 – 73 – 147 (+5)Andrew Argotsinger 72 – 77 – 149 (+7)Ladies' DivisionTaylor Kennedy 83 – 84 – 167 (+25) Sunday Game #1, Sept. 13Bobby Flanagan 65 (-6)Nathan Fisher 72 (+1)Keifer Clary 72 (+1) Fall Championship, Sept. 26-27Men's DivisionHayden Hauss* 72 – 68 – 140 (-2)David Poovey 69 – 71 – 140 (-2)Bobby Flanagan 70 – 71 – 141 (-1)Andrew Argotsinger 69 – 73 – 142 (E)Ben Hatala 73 – 70 – 143 (+1)Ladies' DivisionRachel Kirkpatrick 89 – 79 – 168 (+26) Sunday Game #2, Oct. 18Ryan Oliver 72 (+1)Mack Alford 73 (+2)Alex Hyman 73 (+2) Singles Match Play1st - Dawson Kipniss2nd - Mack Alford Doubles Match Play1st - Brandon O'Kray & Chris Meyer2nd - Luke Reilly & Keifer Clary

Spring 2016 Schedule

1/23 - 1/24 Cowbell Classic 9:00am Tee Times 2/6 - 2/7 Bulldog Classic 9:00am Tee Times 2/20 - 2/21 Spring Championship 9:00am Tee Times 2/28 Sunday Game #1 9:00am Tee Tmes 4/1 - 4/3 Heritage Cup @ MSU 4/10 Sunday Game #1 9:00am Tee Tmes 4/22 - 4/23 Super PGM Weekend

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PGA SECTIONAWARD WINNERS

Golf Professional of the YearJoe Assell, PGA - Colorado

Player of the YearRod Perry, PGA - North Florida

President's AwardAndrew Campbell, PGA - Connecticut

Chad Parker, PGA - Georgia

Each year, numerous graduates make great contributions to their respective facility, community, and PGA Section.This past year, there were 11 almuni to earn the nod for one of these distinguished awards. In honor of the accomplishments of our alumni, the PGA Golf Management staff designed PGA Section Awardsboards that are displayed in the GolfTEC-Hansberger Simulator Room to recognize our alumni who have won aSection Award. An individual board was hung in honor of Rod Perry, PGA, and his national PGA Professional Playerof the Year Award in 2012 & 2013 award. These boards serve not only as recognition, but also as inspiration forcurrent students to work hard and strive to be the best.

Congratulations to each of you, and we encourage you to continue to pave the way for current

and future PGA Professionals!

Horton Smith Award Andy Hilts, PGA - Colorado Paul Whitman, PGA - Dixie

Teacher of the YearStephen Puryear, PGA - Dixie (2014)

Merchandiser of the Year, PrivateJon Crane, PGA - Gateway

Chris Mayes, PGA - South Central

Merchandiser of the Year, PublicJoe Kruse, PGA - Dixie

Bill Strausbaugh AwardCasey Smith, PGA - Dixie

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Certifications Accomplishments

Certified Professional

Tim Basel, PGAHead ProfessionalReunion Golf & Country ClubMadison, MSGolf Professional of the Year, Gulf States MS Chapter Blake Hatfield, PGAAssistant ProfessionalGreen Island Country ClubColumbus, GAAssistant of the Year, Georgia Central Chapter Jeff Adkerson, PGADirectorPGA Golf Management, MSU Golf CourseMS State, MSGolf Operations Stephen DeBoer, PGADirector of InstructionSteven DeBoer Golf AcademyCullman, ALTeaching & Coaching Adam Scott, PGAAssistant DirectorPGA Golf ManagementMS State, MSTeaching & Coaching, Player Development Matt Williamson, PGAAssistant ProfessionalTPC SawgrassPonte Vedra, FLGolf Operations Travis Zimber, PGACenter ManagerGolfTEC Cool SpringsFranklin, TNTeaching & Coaching

Honors AccomplishmentsJeff Adkerson, PGADirector, PGA Golf ManagementDirector of Golf, MSU Golf CourseMS State, MSPresident, Gulf States PGA Section Joe Assell, PGACEOGolfTECCentennial, COMSU COB 100 for 100 Distinguished Alumni Virgil Herring, PGADirector of InstructionWesthaven Golf ClubFranklin, TNNamed Golf Channel Academy Instructor Chad Parker, PGAGM/COO & Director of GolfEast Lake Golf ClubAtlanta, GAAGM Platinum Award - Golf Shop Merchandising Rod Perry, PGAHead ProfessionalCrane Lakes Golf & Country ClubPort Orange, FLMSU COB 100 for 100 Distinguished Alumni

Chapter Awards

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COB Centennial CelebrationWhat an exciting time in the life of theCollege of Business at Mississippi StateUniversity! We are in the midst ofcelebrating our 100th anniversary.Founded on October 15, 1915, theCollege of Business is the oldest collegeof business in the state and one of theoldest in the South. For the COB Centennial AnniversaryCelebration, we launch an exciting newbranding campaign: WE MEANBUSINESS. Our tagline is strong andbold, and exemplifies the mentality ofour students, faculty and more than32,000 College of Business alumni. Throughout 2015, we haveincorporated six key words that alsodemonstrate specifically what “WeMean” in the College of Business.Videos, stories, events and banners inand around McCool Hall will beunveiled with each word. •Leadership. We mean… students,alumni, friends, and faculty who areconfident, strategic thinkers who arewilling to lead and open to newchallenges.•Discovery. We mean… leading-edgeresearch for professors, graduate andundergraduate students.•Innovation. We mean… Fostering aculture of innovation andentrepreneurship for our students,offering real-world experience forambitious students with a creativedrive.•Opportunity. We mean… affording ourstudents the ability to achieve successin the business world, throughscholarships, outstanding faculty, state

of the art learning resources, studyabroad internships and careernetworking opportunities. internshipsand career networking opportunities.•Integrity. We mean… stressing theimportance of responsible decision-making in all circumstances, whetheror not anyone is watching.•Community. We mean… embracingthe values of service, compassion, andgiving back to foster a better world. Over the last century, the College ofBusiness at Mississippi State Universityhas produced more than 32,000graduates—from all 50 states and142countries—each one an important part of our rich history. We invite you tojoin us throughout 2015 as wecelebrate this historic milestone as wecontinue to lead in excellence for thenext 100 years.

To learn more, please visit the officialCentennial Celebration Website!

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COB Centennial Celebration 100 for 100 As part of the MSU College of Business Centennial Celebration, we are proud torecognize 100 of our most distinguished alumni. With more than 33,000 graduatessince the college's establishment in 1915, selecting only 100 is no easy task. Weexpress our most sincere gratitude to our College of Business students, alumni,faculty and friends who helped in the selection process by nominating these 100outstanding men and women who mean BUSINESS! The PGA Golf Management Program is extremely proud to have two graduates aspart of the Top 100 graduatein the history of the College of Business.

ROD PERRY (1996) Director of CraneLakes Golf Club; eight-time North FloridaPGA Section Player of the Year. Perrycompeted in 22 PGA Tour Events,including the 2012, 2013, and 2014 PGAChampionships. PGA of America'sProfessional National Championship atSunriver Resort in Oregon. Perryreceived the PGA Professional Player ofthe Year Award in 2012 and 2013. Hepreviously held the assistantprofessional position at LPGAInternational in Daytona Beach, FL. Perryearned a degree in Marketing andProfessional Golf Management in 1996.

JOE ASSELL (1994) Co-founder,president and CEO of GolfTEC. Thecompany began with one employee and$90,000 in sales and now operates with650 employees and over $80 million insales. Assell serves on the Board ofDirectors of the Colorado PGA,Associate Board of the Boys and Girls ofMetro Denver, the National PGAMarketing and Member BenefitsCommittee and the National PGA Golf2.0 Get Golf Ready Committee. Hegraduated cum laude in marketing fromthe Professional Golf Managementprogram. Assell received the YoungAlumni of the Year award in 2002, aswell as 2008 Ernst and YoungEntrepreneur of the Year award. He wasalso recognized as the 2015 GolfProfessional of the Year in the ColoradoPGA Section.

New HeadProfessionalat MSU GCA great deal of change transpired in2015, none greater than therepositioning of the MSU Golf Course, asit now administratively reports to theCollege of Business. As part of theprocess, the search for a new Head GolfProfessional led to the hiring of MikeHammond, PGA. Mike has a tremendous record withexperiences ranging from AssistantProfessional through all positions toGeneral Manager. He has owned a golfshop for many years and spent timeplaying on the PGA Tour. Additionally,Mike has served the PGA of America innumerous capacities and is a PastPresident of the South Central PGA. Mikehas received numerous honors for hisoutstanding performance as a PGAProfessional to include two PGAProfessional of the Year awards and three

Mike complete his undergraduatedegree at the University of Oklahoma in1982 and has been a member of thePGA of America since 1985. He ishappily married to his wife Marcia, andtogether they have one daughter,named Somer. Mike enjoys playing asmuch golf as possible, while alsomaking time to hunt and fish. We are very excited to welcome MikeHammond, PGA to the Bulldog Family!

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James Rainwaterawarded Owen ComptonScholarshipCongratulations to James Rainwater, therecipient of the 2016 Owen ComptonScholarship, presented by Honours Golf. James is from Elmore, AL and is currentlyenrolled as a junior in the PGA GolfManagement Program. He started withHonours in the summer of 2014 at HighlandPark Golf Course and has recently completedhis second internship at Cider Ridge GolfClub.

The scholarship was created in memory ofone of Honours Golf’s finest teammembers, Owen Compton. Owen, agraduate of Mississippi State University,started his career with Honours workinghis way up to the director of golf positionat Highland Park. Owen passed away in afatal car accident in 2003 and is survivedby his wife and daughter. To continue hislegacy within the company, Honours Golfcreated an annual $2,500 scholarship inhis name. The scholarship is awarded to anoutstanding PGM student who displays allof the characteristics and traits of a teamleader.

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'Dawgs beat 'Pack in Dak's Final GameBy: Michael Bonner, The Clarion-LedgerCHARLOTTE — Dan Mullen noticed “it” duringDak Prescott’s performance in the 2010 BigDawg Camp, an annual summer gathering ofMississippi State's top football recruits. “You could kind of see he was separatinghimself from all these elite players,” Mullensaid. “Not in performance but in how he carriedhimself and how he led all these other guysthat he had that ‘it’ factor.” Through five years in Starkville, Prescottcaptured 38 school records, was a two-time All-SEC quarterback and won back-to-back ConerlyTrophies (the first to do so). He guided theprogram to its first-ever No. 1 ranking, snappeda 14-game losing streak against LSU, andbrought Mississippi State to its first OrangeBowl appearance in more than 70 years. He accomplished it all with more thanstatistics. Prescott possessed a larger-than-lifeaura within Davis Wade Stadium, on campusand throughout the Starkville community. MSU began playing football in 1895. One-hundred-and-sixteen seasons later, DakPrescott stands alone atop the pantheon ofBulldog legends. Those who bleed maroon andwhite believe no one will ever join him. “You go back in the history and you look at allthe quarterbacks and the guys that haveplayed, you would have to put Dak Prescott No.1,” Coach Jackie Sherrill said. “Not onlybecause of his play, but also because of hischaracter and everything he’s done forMississippi State off the field.” Numbers and individual awards only revealhalf of Prescott’s legacy. The quarterbackunlocked expectations for Mississippi Statethat are normally reserved for the Alabamasand LSUs of college football. “If there’s one person besides the head coachwho has done more to change Mississippi

Five years ago, Prescott committed toMississippi State, a school with two bowl tripssince the turn of the century. Now, with fivebowl trips in five years, winning four of them,Prescott can reminisce about his time atMississippi State. “I envisioned being great,” Prescott said.“Playing for a great team, even bigger thingsthan we were capable of doing here. For it allto be actually real, for it all to become real,it’s so special.” *Full article available at Clarion-Ledger. The Bulldogs beat the NC State Wolfpack51-28 in the rain-soaked Bank of AmericaStadium on December 30th to claim the 2015Belk Bowl. The win contributed to a strongpostseason performance from the entireSoutheastern Conference, as the ten teamsplaying combined for an 8-2 record. Dak Prescott shined in his final game, as hecompleted 25/42 passes for 380 yards (a BelkBowl record), 4 touchdowns and 1 INT. Headded 47 yards on the ground on 12 carries.Dak was honored as the game's MVP, andjoined Colin Kaepernick, Tim Tebow, and DanLeFevour as the only players in FBS history tothrow for 9,000 yards and run for 2,500 intheir career. Two touchdowns went to Brandon Holloway,one to Fred Ross, and one to De'RunnyaWilson. Wilson declared that he will enter theNFL Draft alongside his quarterback.

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