Anthony Adelizzi is a junior at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He will complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Marketing, along with a Concentration in PGA Golf Management, in May 2025.
With his lifelong challenge with Asperger’s Autism and General Anxiety Disorder since the age of five, Anthony decided to carve his own path to college by taking courses at Cape Cod Community College. He earned an Associate’s degree in Business Administration in 2021, and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges. This proved he could succeed in college and his future ambition, a career in the golf industry.
Golf has had a significant impact on Anthony’s life. One of the most important things he has learned, while deciding on a career in golf, is that golf does not discriminate against age, disability, or status. Golf is a lifelong sport that connects us to one another, building lasting memories and friendships to be enjoyed by anyone who truly has a passion. Anthony has that passion.
Anthony’s future ambition is to work with golfers of all abilities, at Titleist’s advanced and innovative club fitting service center, to facilitate each golfer’s technique, as well as analyze and validate golf ball performance options, while furthering their love of the game. Finally, Anthony wants to encourage, engage, and inspire others to believe in their possibilities and dreams, to persevere because nothing is impossible.
Anthony is active in his community, volunteering at his parish church in South Yarmouth. He also has spoken about living with disabilities, during his time as a student at 4Cs and in a program at Methodist University. Last year, he was honored to be the student speaker at the Francis Ouimet Annual fundraising banquet, the largest golf dinner in the country.
The College is very proud of the accomplishments of Anthony Adelizzi and honors him as the 2024 Young Alumnus of the Year.