WHO WE ARE
The Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association (KGCSA) is a professional association serving golf course management professionals throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. For more than 75 years, we've brought together superintendents, assistant superintendents, students, educators, and industry partners to learn, connect, and advance the profession. Through education, networking, leadership, scholarships, and support for turfgrass research, KGCSA is committed to helping our members succeed while promoting excellence in golf course management.
About KGCSA
The Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association (KGCSA) is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to supporting golf course management professionals throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Founded in 1948, KGCSA has served as a trusted resource for education, professional development, and industry leadership for more than 75 years.
Through educational conferences, field days, networking events, scholarships, advocacy, and support for turfgrass research, KGCSA provides opportunities for members to expand their knowledge, build professional relationships, and strengthen the golf industry.
Our membership includes golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment managers, students, educators, retired professionals, and industry partners who share a commitment to excellence in golf course management. Together, we work to advance the profession, promote environmental stewardship, and support the long-term success of golf facilities throughout our region.
Meet Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association Board of Directors
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Matt Shallock (President) Hurstbourne CC | Noah Pier (Vice Pres.) University of Louisville GC | Eric Alms (Sec. Treas.) My Old Kentucky Home State Park GC |
Craig Mylor TenBarge Seed | Josh Adams Woodhaven CC | Kenneth Clayton University of Kentucky |
Mark Neathery Nevel Meade GC | Travis Endler Kenney Machinery | Paul Hoarston Ryland Lakes CC |
David Beanblossom (Editor) Cabot-Managed Properties | Lisa Beanblossom (Executive Director) | Damon Hitti (Past President) Weissinger Hills GC |
To contact board members, please email lisab@kgcsa.info
Past Presidents
Since 1948, KGCSA has been led by dedicated professionals who have generously volunteered their time, expertise, and leadership to advance the association and the golf course management profession. We proudly recognize these individuals for their lasting contributions and commitment to serving our members and the industry.
1948 George "Pat" Russell 1949-50 W.J. Shulz 1951 Charles Mudd 1952 Gilmor B. Grant 1953 Joy Oller 1954 Joe McDermott 1955 Ray Phillips 1958-59 Ernie Schneider 1960 Charles Oller 1961 Gene Morehead 1962 Tom Sams Sr. 1963 Bob Hinkle 1964 Roy McCawley 1965 Bill Barber 1966-67 Gordon Duguid 1968-69 Birdie Shelton 1970-71 Louis Miller 1972 George Littrell 1973 Tom Sams Sr. 1974 C.T. Brown 1975 Eli Hale 1976 Tom Wilkins 1977 Garnet Lancaster 1978-79 Roy Horigan III | 1980-81 Clarence Stopher 1982-83 Tony Littrell 1984-85 Jim Conroy 1986-87 Ronnie Howell 1988-89 Mark Wilson 1990-91 Jay Carnes 1992-93 Tony Littrell 1994-95 Gus Guthrie 1996-97 Brice Gordon 1998-99 Tom Welch 2000-2001 David Sullivan 2002-2003 Leo Pechett 2004-2005 Max Mercer 2006-2007 David Sullivan 2008-09 DeWayne Diehl 2010-11 Aaron Disselkamp 2012-13 Bob Rogers 2014-15 Mike Coy 2016-17 Roger Meier 2018-19 Josh Adams 2020-21 Brian Curtis 2022-23 David Beanblossom 2024-25 Damon Hitti 2026-27 Matt Shallock |
KGCSA Bylaws
Click here to view KGCSA By-Laws KGCSA By-Laws.pdf
Click here to view KGCSA's updated By-Laws to be voted on October 9, 2023 KGCSA BYLAWS 2023 UPDATE DRAFT 1 .pdf
Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The Kentuckiana Golf Course Superintendents Association exists to support turfgrass management, provide valuable member services and be viewed as the professional organization promoting and preserving the game of golf.
Our Vision
The Kentuckiana GCSA is committed to positively impact every member of the association