Dublin, OH (5/18/2018) – Jason Straka of Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design, an award-winning golf course design partnership with worldwide reach, has been elected to serve on the Executive Committee of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA). Nominated for the position of Secretary in November 2017 by the ASGCA Nominating Committee, Jason was formally elected to the position at last month’s ASGCA Annual Meeting held in Houston, Texas.
Becoming a Regular Member of the ASGCA in 2008, Jason has previously served on its Board of Directors, was instrumental in creating a formal ASGCA Education Committee which he chaired since its inception, oversaw the review of the Golf Environment Organization’s (GEO) design guidelines, and was Chairman of the Tartan Ribbon Panel which defined future skill sets needed by golf course architects. Leadership is a part of Jason’s DNA. This past December Jason completed his Presidency of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation.
“I am honored and humbled to be chosen to serve my fellow colleagues and the wonderful sport of golf. Golf has given so much to me and my family and I look forward to giving back to the game, and representing my colleagues and ASGCA to the best of my ability. I also look forward to working with ASGCA staff for they are a dynamic group of talented and high-energy people who advance our organization and the world-wide impact we have on golf. ” – Jason Straka
About Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design
Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design is a partnership with worldwide reach in award-winning golf-course design. Golf course architects Dana Fry and Jason Straka, having worked together for over 20 years, continue to bring their collective design experience, talent, and renowned client dedication to their venture.
Although the pair collaborates on all projects, it is not uncommon for the partners to be traveling on opposite sides of the world so they can serve their global clients with ease, efficiency and the utmost in professional dedication. In addition, the company has a diversified staff of associates – speaking a combined six languages – based in Lisbon, Portugal; Milan, Italy; Beijing, China; Porto Alegre, Brazil; and dispersed around the U.S. Thus Fry/Straka Global Golf Course Design can service any job, anywhere in the world, with the highest of standards and a consummate commitment to excellence.
For more information, see frystraka.com.
