In 2011, there were 29 applicants from throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Bahamas, whose career goals focused on landscape design, turfgrass management, and professional golf management. In addition, we had a few applicants within the “Amateur Golfer” category, i.e. they had outstanding records as amateur golfers, were members of their school’s golf team, and intended to remain amateur golfers.
2011 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS:
Brendan McKee – Toronto, ON, Canada
Brendan is a fourth year student in the University of Guelph’s Landscape Architecture program, majoring in golf course design.
Paul Montanaro – Brockport, NY
Paul is a Freshman in the Campbell University Professional Golf Management program.
Daniel Rude – Cottage Grove, MN
Dan is a 5th year senior at the University of Minnesota with majors in Landscape Design and Planning, and Horticulture (Turfgrass Science).
Abby Sorensen – Erie, PA
Abby is a three-time winner of the Travis Society’s scholarship and is a Senior at Allegheny College, majoring in Women’s Studies. She will be entering the PGA Professional Golf Management program to further her career goal of becoming a Director of Golf or Head Golf Professional.
