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The PGA PGM Faculty and Staff
The PGA PGM Faculty and Staff: Eric Handley, PGA; Mitchell Smith, PGA; Dr. Burch Wilkes; Kristin Pastva; Dr. Brian Soulé, PGA; Dan Merrell, PGA

The PGA Professional Golf Management program at Penn State University is a very unique program. We encourage you to email us with any questions or comments. You are also invited to schedule a visit to explore the campus and see our world-class facilities.

If you are a high school student who is interested in the Penn State PGA PGM program we would be happy to speak with you. By contacting us, we can provide you with more detailed information about the program.

PGA Professional Golf Management
The Pennsylvania State University
801 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802-1307

(Phone) 814-865-7034

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Director, Golf Teaching and Research Center
Associate Teaching Professor
Summary Statement

Eric oversees all of the functions of the Golf Teaching & Research Center, including research projects, player development programs, club fittings, golf instruction classes for the Penn State PGA Golf Management students, and detailed swing analysis for the general public.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Head of Coaching and Player Development
Assistant Teaching Professor
Summary Statement

Dan is the Head of Coaching and Player Development in the Golf Teaching and Research Center. He also teaches a general education requirement golf courses for KINES.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Event Planner
Summary Statement

KP is the Event Planner for the PGA Professional Golf Management program and the RPTM department.

Department
  • Administration
Assistant Teaching Professor
Internship Coordinator, PGA Golf Management Program
Summary Statement

Mitchell serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor and Internship Coordinator of the PGA Golf Management Program.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Associate Teaching Professor
Assistant Director, PGA Golf Management Program
Director, RPTM World Campus Programs
Summary Statement

I take pride in helping students find their passion through education and mentoring, encouraging exploration and learning at Penn State and beyond.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Director, PGA Golf Management Program
Teaching Professor
Undergraduate Professor-in-Charge
Summary Statement

I serve as an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the PGA Golf Management Program. Our goal is to mentor and educate future alumni and PGA Members. Since 1997, I have mentored over 600 students who are now alumni. 

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM