9 students awarded Georgia GCSA Legacy Scholarship

The 2014 Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (Georgia GCSA) Legacy Scholarship was awarded to nine students, according to Kyle Macdonald, the scholarship committee chairman. 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, Johns Creek, Ga., on June 3. Criteria for selection included academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside employment. The students are required to be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution for the next academic year and submitted two essays with the application.

The 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