GCSAA Legacy Awards announced
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded 20 $1,500 college scholarships as part of its Legacy Awards program.
To be eligible, applicants must be a child or grandchild of a GCSAA member. The program is funded by The Environmental Institute for Golf and supported by Syngenta Professional Products.
“Knowing that the cost of higher education will continue to rise, The Institute developed this program with the support of Syngenta to provide assistance to the children and grandchildren of GCSAA members, as another benefit of GCSAA membership,” said GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS. “GCSAA takes a tremendous amount of pride in its various college scholarships for students entering the golf course management profession, but these legacy awards are simply a way of giving back to our members, a thank you for their years of service and a congratulations to their children seeking higher education.”
The awards are based on academic achievement, community involvement, extracurricular activities and leadership skills. Applicants must be enrolled full time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or for high school seniors, accepted at such an institution for the next academic year.
“Since its creation by Syngenta many years ago, the Legacy Awards have always been a way for us to give back to the golf industry,” said Dave Ravel, golf market manager for Syngenta Professional Products. “These scholarships provide opportunity for future leaders to gain the education and experiences that will contribute to their future success. At Syngenta, we view leadership, whether individual or organizational to be a crucial resource.”
2008 GCSAA Legacy Award winners
Britney Acosta, Mars Hill (N.C.) College
Father: Robby Acosta, superintendent, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, Glenville, N.C.
Major: music (math/religion minor)
Gina Andrews, Kansas State University
Father: Gary Andrews, Class A superintendent, Hillsboro (Kan.) Municipal Golf Course
Grandfather: Thomas Andrews, Retired, Class AA Life
Major: family and consumer sciences education
Taylor Behrman, University of Illinois
Father: David Behrman, CGCS, Midlothian Country Club, Tinley Park, Ill.
Major: division of general studies
Abigail Burch, University of Missouri
Father: Timothy Burch, Class A superintendent, St. Louis Country Club, Florissant, Mo.
Major: special needs education
Jackson Esoda, Georgia Institute of Technology
Father: Mark Esoda, CGCS, Atlanta Country Club, Marietta, Ga.
Major: industrial and systems engineering
Tracy Evans, South Dakota State University
Father: Tedd Evans, CGCS, Brookings (S.D.) Country Club
Major: nutritional science/pre-med
Sam Fannin, Ohio University
Father: Brian Fannin, Class A superintendent, Pine Ridge Country Club, Chardon, Ohio
Major: accounting
Jordan Fruchte, Westminster College (Utah)
Father: David Fruchte, CGCS, Pine Needles Resort, Southern Pines, N.C.
Major: flight operations
Elizabeth Hoolehan, Franciscan University of Steubenville (Ohio)
Father: Sean Hoolehan, CGCS, Wildhorse Resort and Casino, Umatilla Indian Reservation (Ore.)
Major: education (science/social studies)
Emily Kennedy, Eastern Kentucky University
Father: Tim Willard, CGCS, Frankfort (Ky.) Country Club
Major: elementary education
Katherine McAvoy, Fordham University (N.Y.)
Father: Thomas McAvoy, CGCS, Old Westbury Golf and Country Club, West Hempstead, N.Y.
Major: education
Mitchell McIntyre, Dartmouth College (N.H.)
Father: Daniel McIntyre, CGCS, Valley Crest Golf, Oakdale, Calif.
Major: business/economics
Sean Morris, University of Michigan
Father: Michael DeVoe Morris, CGCS, Crystal Downs Country Club, Frankfort, Mich.
Major: biochemistry and history
Sarah Myers, Cedarville (Ohio) University
Father: Steven Myers, CGCS, A.J. Jolly Golf Course, California, Ky.
Major: nursing (cross-cultural nursing minor)
Natasha Pinkerton, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Father: Kristopher Pinkerton, CGCS, Oshkosh (Wis.) Country Club
Major: biology/pre-med
Adrienne Rathy, University of Texas at Dallas
Father: Alex Rathy, assistant superintendent, Grayson County College Golf Course, Sherman, Texas
Major: mathematics/computer science
Samantha Sprouse, Monmouth College (Ill.)
Father: Michael Sprouse, Class A superintendent, Randall Oaks Golf Club, Huntley, Ill.
Major: education/psychology
Robert Weber, University of Alabama
Father: Dennis Weber, CGCS, Wynlakes Country Club, Montgomery, Ala.
Major: economics/mathematics
Lauren Witt, University of South Carolina
Father: Tommy Witt, CGCS, Northmoor Country Club, Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Major: sociology
Katherine Young, College of Charleston (S.C.)
Father: Richard Young, Class A superintendent, Bald Head Island Golf Course, Wilmington, N.C.
Major: special education
Note: The title “CGCS,” after a superintendent’s name, stands for Certified Golf Course Superintendent, which recognizes the achievement of high standards of professionalism through education, testing and experience.
The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of GCSAA, 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.
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). Further information is available at www.syngenta.com.
Contact:
Jeff Bollig, GCSAA director of communications
800-472-7878, ext. 4430 or jbollig@gcsaa.org
