PGA WORKS
Fellowship granted to Madalyn Neufeld
Madalyn Neufeld of Salem, Oregon, and a recent graduate of University of Oregon, has been named the Northern California PGA Section PGA WORKS Fellow for 2026-2027.
In this role, she will be a key player in assisting with the Section’s premier Player Development programs including Drive, Chip & Putt and PGA Jr. League. She will also support the impactful work of the NCPGA Foundation and its flagship program, PGA HOPE.
At the University of Oregon, Madalyn studied public relations with a minor in sports business. She played on the girls’ golf team at Sprague High School in Salem.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship, established in 2017, provides the opportunity for a paid immersion in a PGA of America Section’s Foundation operations. PGA Sections oversee the 41 regions of the PGA of America across the United States and help create a network of communication and community for PGA of America Golf Professionals and amateur golfers nationwide.
The PGA WORKS Fellowship is one of the most valuable entry-level opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds to gain experience in the golf industry. The Fellowship gives recent college and university graduates a first-hand look at everything a career in the golf industry can provide.
Since the inception of the PGA WORKS Fellowship, 82 percent of Fellows have secured full-time employment upon completion of their Fellowship. Of that percentage, 83 percent of those jobs are within the golf industry. The PGA of America REACH Foundation, which announced the Fellowship class, is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America.