Philanthropic organization of GCSAA advances the work of golf course management professionals
Lawrence, Kan. – Marc E. Weston, certified golf course superintendent (CGCS) at Indian Hill Country Club in Newington, Conn., and Steven J. Hammon, CGCS at Traverse City (Mich.) Country Club., have been appointed to the board of trustees for the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Weston is a 27-year GCSAA member and also serves as secretary treasurer of the GCSAA Board of Directors. Hammon is a 36-year GCSAA member and is a director on the GCSAA Board.
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- Steven J. Hammon, CGCS
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- Marc E. Weston, CGCS
“Marc and Steve will help the GCSAA Foundation advance our mission,” said T.A. Barker, CGCS, GCSAA and GCSAA Foundation president. “They both bring the experience and knowledge that will aid in our ability to strengthen the advocacy, education and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals.”
The GCSAA Foundation secures funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. It was founded in 1955 as the Scholarship & Research Fund for GCSAA.
The board of trustees is composed of four GCSAA directors and one representative each from the USGA, PGA Tour and PGA of America. The trustees are responsible for advancement, policies, and general review of the mission and goals of the organization.
The current board also includes Paul L. Carter, CGCS (GCSAA vice president); John Easterbrook (PGA of America); Emily Palmer (USGA) and Paul Vermeulen (PGA Tour).
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 20,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.
The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.
Contact:
Angela Hartmann
Director, Communications
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 3647 or 785-393-1361 (cell)
ahartmann@gcsaa.org
Mike Strauss
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 5164
mstrauss@gcsaa.org
