Carolinas Golf Association

Whether studying science and technology, data analytics, research or education, our more than 300 interns represent the emerging talent that will lead the broad range of career opportunities in golf. There’s a lot to celebrate about our 2024 interns: https://lnkd.in/eSqvWmMH

The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) announced today that Andy Priest will join the organization in January of 2025 as Executive Director. “We are thrilled that Andy will be returning to his roots in the Carolinas to lead our association into a bright future,” said Rick Riddle, CGA President. “During the process, it became clear that Andy’s vast experience with the CGA in his prior 16 years with us, his highly successful run as Executive Director of the Alabama and the Southern Golf Associations, his strong relationship with the USGA and his leadership of the Elite Amateur Golf Series made him the best choice to be our next Executive Director.” Read full release here: https://lnkd.in/eEu8idyK

Meet our 2024 CGA Interns! Trey Adamek Isabel Amezcua Henry Husnik Amanda Vogt Nicholas Odell Sarah Dawkins Bryce Mandala Logan Seliga Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8-wBvMY

Collaboration to Invest in the Pinehurst Community to fund the Greenkeeper Apprenticeship Program (GAP) for the next five years, with dedicated instructors and in-class/on-course education at Sandhills Community College in the Pinehurst area. https://lnkd.in/eqNwK5jK

The CGA is pleased to announce the 2023 Richard S. Tufts Players of the Year Award recipients. These seven golfers have excelled in their field and had a successful year in amateur golf at the local, regional, state, and national levels. They’ll be recognized Saturday at the Annual Carolinas Golf Night Pinehurst Resort Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQViUs2e

Congratulations to Bob Farren, CGCS, on winning the United States Golf Association (USGA) Green Section Award. A highly regarded leader in golf course management, Robert Farren Jr. began his storied 45-year career in golf course management in 1979. Three years later, he joined Pinehurst Resort and advanced to his current role as director of golf course management in 2001. Presented annually since 1961, the USGA Green Section Award honors distinguished service to golf through an individual’s work with turfgrass. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dcTnEXgH For more information and a list of past recipients of the USGA’s Annual Awards, see https://lnkd.in/dYdnBtpe

The Inaugural Review of the 2023 Carolinas Golf Association and Carolinas Golf Foundation is now out. Showcasing our efforts, results, and changes, it provides our membership with a more detailed Annual Review of CGA’s and CGF’s impact throughout the Carolinas and beyond. Included in this Annual Review are descriptions of who we are, who we serve, how we serve, and, most importantly, the impact of our membership’s increased participation, both by rounds played and financial contributions made, to the growth of golf. https://lnkd.in/dMPUgc9c #GolfTheCarolinas

The CGA proudly announces the appointment of distinguished experts, Professors Fred Yelverton from North Carolina State University and Bert McCarty from Clemson University, as the pioneering duo set to serve as CGA’s new agronomists. Together, they bring a wealth of experience totaling over 60 years in the turfgrass industry, impacting numerous students and fostering advancements in turfgrass management across the Carolinas and globally. ?? Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/ex9GByUZ ??

Immensely special event at Grandfather Golf and Country Club. The Carolinas Golf Association Foundation Four-Ball raises money for the Carolinas Golf Foundation. GGCC is an experience second to none. Lead by two of the best PGA Professionals in the Carolinas. Thank you to Director of Golf Jonah Cox, PGA and Head Golf Professional Michael Harris, PGA. A giant heartfelt thank you to the GGCC membership for their continued support over the years. With this partnership and friendship, we can continue to support Golf in the Carolinas for years to come. About the Carolinas Golf Foundation: https://lnkd.in/dB_dwrH4 Leaderboard: https://lnkd.in/dib-QsWJ