H. Scott Griffith, CGCS, and director of agronomy at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga., has been appointed to the board of trustees for the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Griffith also serves on the board of directors for GCSAA. A 23-year GCSAA member, he is a member and past president of the Georgia Course Superintendents Association.
“Scott’s experience and insights in the golf industry will help the Foundation advance our mission,” said Paul L. Carter, CGCS, GCSAA and GCSAA Foundation president. “He will be a crucial part of the decision-making on support and funding that ensures the long-term sustainability of golf courses and the business of golf.”
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 Marc E. Weston (GCSAA vice president); Steven J. Hammon, CGCS (GCSAA secretary/treasurer); Emily Palmer (USGA) and Paul Vermeulen (PGA Tour).