Scholarship committee chairman Kyle Macdonald announced that nine students were awarded the 2014 Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (Georgia GCSA) Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship offers educational aid to the children and grandchildren of Georgia GCSA members in one of the following classifications: A, SM, C, Retired A, Retired SM or AA Life. The awards are funded by the Georgia GCSA in partnership with Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation, Inc.
Applications were reviewed by the Georgia GCSA Scholarship Committee and interviews were held at St. Ives Country Club on June 3. Criteria for selection included: academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, and leadership and outside employment. The student was required to submit two essays along with their application. The student must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution for the next academic year.
2014 Georgia GCSA Legacy Scholars:
Karli Durden - top award recipient - daughter of Joe Durden, Class A
Courtney Cunningham - daughter of Tim Cunningham, CGCS, Coosa Country Club, Rome
Ben Ketelsen - son of Craig Ketelsen, CGCS, Retired Class AA
Joseph Barton - son of Bret Barton, CGCS, Pinetree Country Club, Kennesaw
Ryan Cunningham - son of Tim Cunningham, CGCS, Coosa Country Club, Rome
Ann Drinkard - daughter of James Drinkard, Athens Country Club, Athens
Morgan Kepple - daughter of Ralph Kepple, CGCS, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta
Ben Murray - grandson of Buzz Howell, Retired Class AA
Haley Womac - granddaughter of Bill Womac, CGCS, Retired Class AA
Nine students receive Georgia GCSA Legacy scholarship
Awards provide educational aid to children and grandchildren of Georgia GCSA members.