Written by Justine Cook
The Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) is proud to celebrate the 2025 graduates of the Certified Retail Manager (CRM) Program, our largest graduating class to date, with 38 professionals completing the program. This milestone reflects the growing commitment among AGM members and industry professionals to continued education and professional growth in golf retail.
Each graduate demonstrated a remarkable dedication to advancing their craft, mastering the fundamentals of buying, inventory management, operations, and retail strategy — all while balancing the demands of a busy season. Their achievements exemplify the AGM’s mission to elevate the golf retail experience through education, connection, and innovation.
2025 AGM Certified Retail Manager Graduates:
Hannah Adams – The Country Club of Little Rock, Little Rock, AR
Andrew Allred – The Cliffs at Keowee Springs, Six Mile, SC
Taylor Beck – The Country Club at Castle Pines, Castle Rock, CO
Lauren Blackburn – Corpus Christi Country Club, Corpus Christi, TX
Connor Brown – Ekwanok Country Club, Manchester, VT
Klaudia Cancino – Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, GA
Aaron Castillo – Arrowood Golf Course, Oceanside, CA
Hollie Danhoff – Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, Powell, OH
Abigail Dixon – Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, Sacramento, CA
Tina Dodge – Westwood Country Club, Vienna, VA
Alexandra Falls – Quail Creek Country Club, Naples, FL
Alexa Filipiak – North Shore Country Club, Germantown, WI
Ashley Garcia – Hyatt Hill Country Golf Club, San Antonio, TX
Sophia German – Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, GA
Katie Kilponen – Houston Country Club, Houston, TX
Mark Kowalski – Stonewall Golf Club, Gainesville, VA
Hannah Lampe – Washington Golf and Country Club, Arlington, VA
Taylor Leal – Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Monterey, CA
Hannah Lucchetti – Bayville Golf Club, Virginia Beach, VA
Izabela Elena Lupu – Aphrodite Hills Resort, Paphos, Cyprus
Justin Mack – Fiddlesticks Country Club, Ft. Myers, FL
Emily Messenger – Kinloch Golf Club, Manakin-Sabot, VA
Denielle Mills – Haggin Oaks Golf Super Shop, Sacramento, CA
Savannah Minx – Fredericksburg Country Club, Fredericksburg, VA
Brett Mormann – El Caballero Country Club, Tarzana, CA
Maureen Morrow – Scioto Country Club, Columbus, OH
Matthew O’Brien – Seminole Legacy Golf Club, Tallahassee, FL
Monica Poe – Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, GA
Taylor Ramiz – Manasquan River Golf Club, Brielle, NJ
Marisa Ruiz – Hickory Hills Country Club, Springfield, MO
Cassie Sargent – Oakwood Country Club, Raymore, MO
Holly Savidge – Quail Creek Country Club, Naples, FL
Emma Schutz – The Club at Holliday Farms, Zionsville, IN
Caitlin Shaw – Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks, CA
Sara Beth Stiltner – Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, GA
Amanda Twardowski – Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL
Kenady Wardenburg
Mia Whitcraft – The Peninsula Club, Cornelius, NC
About the CRM Program
The Certified Retail Manager Program is designed for golf retail professionals looking to sharpen their business skills, strengthen their leadership, and gain confidence in managing every aspect of the golf shop. Participants explore key areas such as buying strategy, open-to-buy planning, visual merchandising, and staff development — all with the guidance of experienced instructors and industry leaders.
PGA Members receive PGA Education PDR credits for each completed course, earning 2 PGA Education PDRs per class. Courses are offered live online, providing flexibility for working professionals, and include access to instructor support and drop-in study sessions throughout the year.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re passionate about growing your career in golf retail, now is the perfect time to get started. The 2026 classes of the Certified Retail Manager program kick off on February 3, 2026 and registration is now open!
Join a community of merchandisers, golf professionals, and industry leaders dedicated to excellence in retail. Learn more and register at agmgolf.org.
To join a merchandiser community and gain weekly educational opportunities and resources, sign up to become a member of the AGM.
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