UCCS PGA Golf Management Alumni Hall of Fame

Recognizing The Dedication of PGA Alumni

UCCS PGA Golf Management Alumni Hall of Fame

The UCCS PGA Golf Management Hall of Fame honors individuals who through their lives, careers, service, and support have made significant and enduring contributions to the PGA of America and the PGA Golf Management Program in its mission and vision.

A PGA Golf Management Hall of Fame Inductee is not required to be chosen each year, as dictated by nominations and the selection process. Up to 1 individual could be inducted each year at the annual Family & Friends Awards Event.

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Hall of Fame - Nomination Form

Email the finished nomination form to pgm@uccs.edu

Nomination Form

Hall of Fame – Nominee Packet

Email the finished nomination packet to pgm@uccs.edu

Nominee Packet

Hall of Fame - Outline

Nomination deadlines

Nomination Outline

Ali Wells, PGA

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Class of 2009 

Inducted 2022

Impact:

  • PGAHQ Executive Director Committee - 2020
  • PGAHQ Junior League Committee - 2020
  • PGAHQ Executive Director Committee - 2018

Jake O'Dell, PGA

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Class of 2007

Inducted 2022

Impact:

  • Colorado Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year Private - 2018
  • Association of Golf Merchandisers - 2013

Keith Stilwell, PGA

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Class of 2010

Inducted 2022

Impact:

  • Commander's Award for Civilian Service - 2012, 2014
  • UCCS PGA PGM Alumni of the Year - 2012
  • Colorado Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year Public - 2019

Jim Owens, PGA

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Class of 2008

Inducted 2023

Impact:

  • Golf Sales Representative of the Year - 2022
  • PGA Iowa Section 

Bryan Collins, PGA

Class of 2011 

Inducted 2024

Impact:  

  • 2023 Golf Digest Best Young Teacher’s List 
  • 2023 CO Golf Show PGA Colorado Section main stage presenter 

Matt Pickering, PGA

Class of 2008 

Inducted 2024

Impact:  

  • PGA Lifetime Member Century 
  • Head Golf Professional/General Manager – Quail Dunes Golf Course (2014-2020) 

About the Program

Creating the Next Generation of Leaders in the Golf Industry
As a PGA Accredited University, the UCCS PGA Golf Management Program works directly with the PGA of America to provide the very best in education and training. Only 18 universities worldwide have earned this important distinction. Students in our program have access to exceptional hands-on internship opportunities at over 800 facilities worldwide. Once you secure a job in the golf industry, you will be eligible for membership into the PGA of America as a PGA Golf Professional. Membership into this exclusive community of PGA Golf Professionals will provide you with the tools and support as well as the prestige for a successful and rewarding career in the golf industry.

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