Esoda awarded Garske Grant
The Environmental Institute for GolfJackson Esoda of Marietta, Ga., will receive the 2008 Joseph S. Garske Collegiate Grant from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
The $2,500 grant was established in honor of Par Aide company founder Joseph S. Garske. It is funded by Par Aide and administered by The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA. The program assists children of GCSAA members to fund their education at an accredited college or trade school. The grant is renewable for a second year with proof of enrollment and a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
“We believe it’s important to recognize golf course superintendents for their tireless dedication to the game of golf,” said Steve Garske, Par Aide president. “It’s great to be able to give something back to superintendents and their children.”
Esoda will enroll at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta this fall with plans to study industrial and systems engineering. His father, Mark Esoda, CGCS, is a 22-year GCSAA member and is the golf course superintendent at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta, Ga.
In addition, Ben Anders, the 2007 Garske winner, has renewed his scholarship for a second year. Anders is majoring in business with an emphasis in dentistry at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. His father, James Anders, is an assistant superintendent at the Buncombe Country Golf Course in Weaverville, N.C., and a GCSAA member since 1998.
Since 1954, Par Aide has been providing superior golf course accessories “Wherever Golf is Played.” The family-owned company offers a full line of premium golf course accessories, including tee, green and practice area products, tools, and signage. Headquartered in Lino Lakes, Minn., Par Aide distributes products to golf courses through a worldwide network of dealers. For more information, visit www.paraide.com.
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:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
800-472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
