Quintero Golf and C.C. event supports The Environmental Institute for Golf
Quintero Golf and Country Club, located in Peoria, Ariz., hosted its second annual Quintero Golf Event this spring to benefit The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents of America (GCSAA).
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Cactus & Pine Golf Course Superintendents Association’s Environmental and Golf Foundation (the Cactus & Pine GCSA is one of 104 GCSAA affiliated chapters). In addition to the tournament, a silent auction was conducted, resulting in a total contribution to The Institute of more than $35,000.
Co-hosts for the event were Quintero owner-developer Gary McClung and Chairman/CEO of Troon Golf, Dana Garmany. Both are members of The Institute’s Advisory Council.
"We were able to build on the success of last year’s inaugural event with another successful tournament and silent auction," McClung said. "I couldn’t be more proud of Rodney Meyers, our GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent, for not only providing such great conditions, but for making our golf course a great example of the environmental stewardship for the golf industry. By making this contribution to The Institute and the Cactus & Pine Foundation, we’re really contributing to the golf and environmental communities both nationally and locally."
McClung is in the second year of his three-year term on The Institute’s Advisory Council. Garmany, who recently completed his first term, has agreed to serve on the Advisory Council for another three-years.
"At Troon Golf we have made a commitment to further the compatibility of golf with the environment," Garmany said. "This event raised a significant amount of money toward connecting golf and the environment, and we look forward to building upon it in the future."
The Advisory Council provides guidance to The Institute’s board of trustees in the areas of outreach, fundraising and strategic planning. The members were selected to enhance The Institute’s ability to cultivate relationships with current and potential donors, as well as communicate the importance of the work conducted by The Institute. The Advisory Council is headed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman.
"Both Dana and Gary have been integral to the success of the Advisory Council," said Norman, who has designed a second golf course for Quintero Golf and Country Club. "The Institute is very appreciative of their efforts, as well as their generous donation. We are also tremendously pleased that Dana has committed to another three-year term on the Advisory Council as we continue to push forward with The Institute’s objectives."
The Environmental Institute for Golf’s Advisory Council:
Gregg Breningmeyer, John Deere Golf & Turf One Source director of sales and marketing
Tom Crow, founder of Cobra Golf and a retired trustee for The Institute
Pete Dye, golf course architect
John Foster, West Coast Turf president
Sergio Garcia, PGA Tour professional
Dana Garmany, Troon Golf chairman and CEO
Jack R. Harrell Jr., Harrell’s Fertilizer CEO
Bill Jones III, Sea Island Co. chairman and CEO
Paul C. Kanavos, Flag Luxury Properties, LLC chairman and CEO
Bill Kubly, Landscapes Unlimited CEO and immediate past chairman of The Institute’s board of trustees
Owen G. Larkin, Vineyard Golf Club (Edgartown, Mass.) president
Rafael Martinez, Republic Capital Corp. president and Institute trustee
Gary N. McClung, Midway Ford/Sterling Truck Center president and developer of Quintero Golf and Country Club (Peoria, Ariz.)
Ken Melrose, retired chairman and CEO of The Toro Co.
Greg Norman, Advisory Council chairman, Institute trustee and Great White Shark Enterprises chairman and CEO
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño, Valderrama Golf Club (Sotogrande, Spain) owner and president
David Pillsbury, president of PGA Tour Golf Course Properties and chairman of The Institute’s board of trustees
Vijay Singh, PGA Tour professional
Joe Steranka, PGA of America CEO
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Dubai World chairman
Weldon Wyatt, Sage Valley Golf Club (Graniteville, S.C.) founder and CEO
The Environmental Institute for Golf is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.
Contact:
Teri Harris, GCSAA managing director, development, at (785) 832-4465 or tharris@gcsaa.org
Greg Lyman, GCSAA director of environmental programs, at (785) 832-3625 or glyman@gcsaa.org
