This scholarship program grants more than $50,000 in scholarships each year to young men and women pursuing careers as golf course superintendents or in other areas of turf management.

A well-groomed golf course is the result of professional planning, delicate care and conscientious dedication. The Trans-Mississippi Golf Association is committed to maintaining and enhancing our nation's golf courses by helping to locate and support the brightest candidates for the golf course superintendents of tomorrow.

2025 Award Recipients

  • Pablo Barragan Ferreira
  • Gideon Foley
  • Simon Richalot
  • Manuel Salado Fernandez
  • Ryan Young

2024 Award Recipients

  • Diego Barandiaran
  • Camden Macek

2015 Award Recipients

  • Jordan Carbone
  • Collin Harley
  • Morgan Robins

2013 Award Recipients

  • Benjamin C. Burrill
  • Christopher M. Konow
  • Logan A. Murphy

2011 Award Recipients

  • Ernie W. Bendzak
  • Charlie D. Kerr
  • James Seisun

2010 Award Recipients

  • Ernie W. Bendzak
  • Charlie D. Kerr
  • James Seisun

2009 Award Recipients

  • Dina G. Avvakumova
  • Dennis J. Hugil
  • Jasmine E. Steinke

2008 Award Recipients

  • Brad G. Allen
  • Chris H. Bouwers
  • Todd G. Brown

2007 Award Recipients

  • Emily Shircel
  • Kevin Collier
  • Scott Martell