Depuydt Named Women’s Fairway Scholarship Honoree-
Riverside, Iowa – Tatum Depuydt of Cedar Rapids Country Club has been named the 2026 Iowa PGA Women’s Fairway Scholarship honoree by the Iowa PGA Scholarship Committee.
The Iowa PGA Section Foundation annually awards one $1,000 Women’s Fairway Scholarship to assist females in furthering their education and training toward a career in golf, pursuing membership with the PGA of America. Qualified, interested females are welcome to apply. The Women’s Fairway Scholarship is funded by Master PGA Professional Lisa Miller, the first female PGA member in the Iowa PGA Section and by her spouse Sharon Hawn a lifelong educator, public health professional and avid golfer.
When asked on what this means to win, Depuydt responded with, “It is an honor to be selected as the recipient of this scholarship. This scholarship is incredibly important to the growth of women in the golf industry, and I am proud to be one of them.”
Golf has always been a part of her life for as long as she can remember. What first started off as putting contests with ice cream on the line, slowly morphed into lessons, and an eventual competitive career. In high school, she decided to take her career into college, where she played at South Dakota State for four years. At SDSU she studied Business Economics and Marketing. Her love for golf and business led her down the path she finds herself today, which is as a full-time Assistant Professional at Cedar Rapids Country Club. She has been in her role at CRCC since May 2025. She oversees women’s golf programming and merchandising. Additionally helps with junior golf, clinics, organization of events, tournament execution, and daily operations. As of November 2025, she has also become a representative on the Assistant Professional Board for our Section.
Tatum sees herself becoming a Director of Instruction or Merchandiser. She has found success and joy in both specialties and is excited to see where it takes her in the future. She is very open to either route and believes as she furthers her schooling and advances in her career, the correct path will show itself in time. Right now, she is committed to learning, growing her skills as a professional, and providing her membership with the best experience.
August of 2025, Tatum started Level 1 of the PGM program. As of September 10, she is nearly complete with her portfolio in Level 1. Once this is complete, she will be done with Level 1. Her intention is to start Level 2 this winter and go to Frisco before the 2027 season starts up.
The Iowa PGA Congratulates Tatum Depuydt as our 2026 Iowa PGA Women’s Fairway Scholarship.
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