About the SIGCSA Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser
The SIGCSA annually holds a fundraiser each fall and makes a yearly donation to Turfgrass Research and makes scholarships available to SIGCSA Members. This year the SIGCSA donated 2 $1,000 scholarship applicants for college tuition The SIGCSA offers $1,000 Legacy college scholarships for children or grandchildren as a benefit to our members. The SIGCSA also donated a $2,000 turfgrass scholarship to Blake Conway who is enrolled in turfgrass program at Penn State.
2024 Annbriar Golf Course 9/18/2024
2023 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
The 2023 Fundraiser Golf Event was held at Spencer T Olin GC in Alton IL on September 19th with Tim Johnson being our Host Superintendent along with Assistant Supt. Tom Bratten.
Spencer T Olin GC GM Mary Campbell and Head Golf Professional Sam Lee provided an outstanding venue in hosting the Annual Fundraiser. A lunch pulled pork buffet was served before golf. Plenty of appetizers consisting of chicken wings, toasted ravioli, cheese plate and meatballs were served following play and at the awards presentation.
Participating Event Sponsors for Food & Beverages were Advanced Turf Solutions, BASF, Envu, Heartland Turf Farms, MTI Distributing, Site One, Steve Dickinson (aka “The Doctor”) & Syngenta
The winning score was -16 under 56 by the team representing Green Hills CC (Chris Ashby, Tom Williams, Matt Hefly and Jonathan Stowers) in scorecard playoff over the team from Clay County CC captained by Jason Jones.
108 players participated. and 53 $100 Hole Sponsors provided their generous support of the Annual Fundraiser.
SIGCSA Affiliate Members contributing as $100 Hole Sponsors were, Gold Partners, Advanced Turf Solutions, MTI Distributing, Site, One, Steve & Mary Dickinson,
Silver Partners, BASF, Erb Turf Equipment, Envu, Heartland Turf Farms Inc., MPR Supply, Syngenta, Turf Guru, Turfwerks,
Bronze Partners, G.R. Robinson Seed & St Clair FS Turf Solutions.
Other supporting $100 Affiliate Members include: Battery Specialists, Gateway Turf Support, Green Choice, Helena, Naturalakes Biosciences, Nu Farm, Prime Source, Quali Pro, Redexim Turf Products and Schaefer Meyer Seed Sod..
MTI Distributing sponsored the closest to the hole prize on all par 3’s ($50 Pro Shop Gift Certificate) $2,900 in Pro Shop Gift Certificates was paid out.
Proceeds from this year’s Fundraiser are to benefit the Legacy Scholarship Foundation and Turfgrass Research which is yet TBD by the Board of Directors. This year’s Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarship recipient is Brady Betz the Granddaughter of Superintendent Ray Heil of Red Hawk GC. A $1,000 tuition Scholarship check will be presented to Brady at the SIGCSA October Annual Meeting on October 17th at Bent Oak GC in Breese, IL
Contributing $100 Hole Sponsors for this year’s Fundraiser were,
Annbriar GC, Anonymous, Arlington Greens GC, Benton Country Club, Carmi Country Club, Carpenter Electric, Clay County Country Club, Columbia GC, Commercial Turf, Compu-Type IT Solutions, Donnewald Distributing, EC Grow , Effingham Country Club, Far Oaks GC, Gateway National GL, GreensPro, Keeven Bros Sod Farms, Merz Vault, Midlife (Paul Hurst), Mitchel Printing, ,MVGCSAA, Mystic Oak Golf Course, Oak Brook GC, Rain For Rent, Spencer T Olin GC/Rolling Hills GC, The Rock/ Arlington Greens, Stonewolf Golf Club, Sunset Hills Country Club, The Orchards Golf Course, Trenton House Restaurant , TurfHound Synthetic Turf
The SIGCSA Board of Directors would like to extend its sincere gratitude to all of the Participants, Event Sponsors, Hole Sponsors and the entire staff at Spencer T Olin GC for their generosity and support of the Annual Fundraiser!
2022 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
The 2022 SIGCSA Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event was held on Wednesday Sept. 28th at Gateway National Golf links in Madison, IL
Golf format was 4 person teams competing for prizes in 3 flights, skins game and closest to the hole competitions.
Special thank you to Gateway National GL for hosting this year’s event and kudos to the grounds Staff Steve Leach (Director of Agronomy), Kyle Stratman (Superintendent), Nick Toliver (Asst. Superintendent) and their staff for preparing and setting up the course for a great day of golf. 144 players enjoyed a great day of golf and camaraderie.
Proceeds from this year’s event help fund five $1,000 Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarships..
2022 Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarship Recipients are
Chloe Galentine, Gabriel Kreid, Chase Thomas, Mailee Toennies and Joseph Soetaert
Congratulations to all!!
The $1,000 Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarships will be presented at the October Annual Meeting at Tamarack GC on 10/20 .
Congratulations to this year’s Champion Team representing MPR Supply with a winning score of 56, (15 under) !!
The MPR Supply Team consisted of Mike Hartman, Vince Lopiccolo, Sam Migdal and Rob Sherrer
Also a special thank you to all the vendors and facilities who contributed to the raffle table
The SIGCSA would like to recognize the sponsors whose contributions made the 2022 Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser a success.
Please give their company or business consideration when possible!
Gold Partner
Advanced Turf Solutions MTI Distributing (Toro) Site One
Silver Partners
BASF Erb Turf Equipment (John Deere) Heartland Turf Farms Inc. MPR Supply Syngenta
Bronze Partners
G.R. Robinson Seed & Supply Winfield United
Affiliate Members
Battery Specialists Bayer EZGO/Cushman Gateway Turf Support
Green Choice Helena NuFarm Quali Pro Prime Source Turfwerks
Hole Sponsor Supporters
Anonymous, Annbriar Golf Course, Arlington Greens GC, Bent Oak Golf Course, Carmi CC Carpenter Electric, Clay County Country Club, Computype IT Solutions, EC Grow, Effingham Country Club, Ermisch Golf Design, Far Oaks Golf Club, Gateway National GL, GreensPro, Grey Eagle Distributing Keeven Bros Sod Farm, Krehbiel Accounting, Merz Vault, Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc. Mid America Web (Compu-Type)
Midlife Acoustics on Duo, Mitchel Printing, MVGCSA, Oakbrook Golf Club
Rain For Rent, Red Hawk GC Bar & Grill, Rend Lake Golf Course, Spencer T Olin GC/Rolling Hills GC, The Rock/ Arlington Greens, Steve and Mary Dickinson, Stonewolf Golf Club, Sunset Hills Country Club, The Orchards Golf Course, Trenton House Restaurant , TurfHound Synthetic Turf
Special Recognition to Event Sponsors
Lunch, Appetizers & Beverages Sponsored in part by
Advanced Turf Solutions Battery Specialists MTI Distributing Site One
Steve & Mary Dickinson Syngenta
Par 3 Closest to the Hole Prizes $50 Pro Shop Gift Certificate Courtesy
MTI Distributing
2021 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
The 2021 SIGCSA Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event was held on Wednesday Sept. 1st at Green Hills Country Club in Mt Vernon, IL
Golf format was 4 person teams competing for prizes in 3 flights, skins game and closest to the hole competitions.
Special thank you to Green Hills CC for hosting this years event and kudos to our Host Superintendent Chris Ashby and his staff for preparing and setting up the course for a great day of golf. 80 players enjoyed a great day of golf and camaraderie.
The SIGCSA would like to recognize the sponsors whose contributions made the 2021 Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser a success.
Please give their company or business consideration when possible!
Gold Partner
Advanced Turf Solutions MTI Distributing (Toro) Site One
Silver Partners
Erb Turf Equipment (John Deere) Heartland Turf Farms Inc. MPR Supply
Bronze Partners
BASF Syngenta Winfield United
Affiliate Members
Battery Specialists Bayer EZGO/Cushman Gateway Turf Support Green Choice Helena Perfect Play Fields PBI Gordon Quali Pro Schaefer Meyer Seed Sod Turfwerks
Hole Sponsor Supporters
Anonymous Annbriar Golf Course Bent Oak Golf Course Carpenter Electric Columbia Golf Course EC Grow Effingham Country Club Far Oaks Golf Club Gateway National GL GreensPro Krehbiel Accounting Little Egypt Golf Cars
Merz Vault Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc. Mid America Web (Compu-Type)
Midlife Acoustics on Duo Mitchel Printing MVGCSA Nu Farm Oakbrook Golf Club
Red Hawk GC Bar & Grill Rend Lake Golf Course Spencer T Olin GC/Rolling Hills GC
he Rock/ Arlington Greens Steve and Mary Dickinson Stonewolf Golf Club Sunset Hills Country Club The Orchards Golf Course Trenton House Restaurant
Special Recognition to Event Sponsors
Lunch, Appetizers & Beverages Sponsored in part by
Advanced Turf Solutions MTI Distributing Site One Steve & Mary Dickinson
Par 3 Closest to the Hole Prizes $50 Pro Shop Gift Certificate Courtesy
MTI Distributing
2020 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
The 2020 SIGCSA Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event was held on Thursday Sept. 24th at Spencer T Olin G C in Alton, IL
Golf format was 4 person teams competing for prizes in 3 flights, skins game and closest to the hole competitions.
Special thank you to Spencer T Olin GC for hosting this years event and kudos to our Host Superintendent Tim Johnson and his staff for preparing and setting up the course for a great day of golf. 96 players enjoyed a great day of golf and camaraderie despite Covid-19 restrictions limiting some of the usual Fundraiser activities.
The SIGCSA would like to recognize the sponsors whose contributions made the 2020 Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser a success.
Please give their company or business consideration when possible!
Gold Partner
Advanced Turf Solutions
Silver Partners
EZGO / Cushman Erb Turf Equipment (John Deere)
Heartland Turf Farms Inc. MTI Distributing (Toro) Site One
Bronze Partners
MPR Supply Syngenta Winfield United
Affiliate Members
BASF Battery Specialists Bayer Gateway Turf Support Green Choice Helena Keeven Bros Sod Farms Perfect Play Fields Nu Farm PBI Gordon Quali Pro Schaefer Meyer Seed Sod Select Source LLC St Clair FS Turfwerks
Hole Sponsor Supporters
Carpenter Electric Columbia GC Donnewald Distributing EC Grow Effingham CC Gateway National GL GreensPro HMG Engineering Intelligent Industrial Strategies Krehbiel Accounting Merz Vault Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc. Mid America Golf Ball Retrieva Mid America Web (Compu-Type) Mitchel Printing Oakrook GC Rain For Rent Red Hawk GC Bar & Grill Rend Lake GC Spencer T Olin GC/Rolling Hills GC /The Rock Arlington Greens GC The Orchards Trenton House Restaurant TriCounty FS
Special Recognition to Event Sponsors
1st Place Plaques
All Star Distributing(Skip Berkmeyer)
Beverage Sponsors sponsored in part by
EZGO Cushman , Heartland Turf Farms & Donnewald Distributing (Anheuser Busch)
Lunch & Appetizers sponsored in part by
Advanced Turf Solutions & GreensPro
Closest to the Hole Par 3’s
MTI Distributing
Thanks to all who contributed and took time off from their busy schedule to participate in the 2020 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
2019 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
The 2019 SIGCSA Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event was held on Wednesday Sept. 25th at Stonewolf Golf Club in Caseyville, IL
Golf format was 4 person teams competing for prizes in 3 flights, skins game and closest to the hole competitions.
Special thank you to Stonewolf GC for hosting this years event and kudos to our Host Superintendent John Goodman and his staff for preparing and setting up the course for a great day of golf. 108 players enjoyed a great day of golf and camaraderie.
The SIGCSA would like to recognize the sponsors whose contributions made the 2019 Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser a success.
Please give their company or business consideration when possible!
Gold Partner
Advanced Turf Solutions
Silver Partners
EZGO / Cushman Erb Turf Equipment (John Deere)
Heartland Turf Farms Inc. MTI Distributing (Toro) Site One
Bronze Partners
BASF Winfield United
Supreme Turf Products Syngenta
SIGCSA Affiliate Members
Battery Specialists Bayer FMC
Gateway Turf Support MPR Supply Perfect Play Fields
Quali Pro Redexim Turf Products Select Source LLC
Schaefer Meyer Seed Sod St Clair FS Turfwerks
Hole Sponsor Supporters
Carpenter Electric Columbia GC & Columbia Bridges GC EC Grow Far Oaks GC Gateway National Golf Links Grey Eagle Distributing Effingham CC GreensPro HMG Engineering Intelligent Industrial Strategies Krehbiel Accounting Mitchel Printing Merz Vault Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc. Mid America Web Nu Farm Oakbrook GC Red Hawk Golf & Grille Rend Lake Golf Resort
Spencer T Olin GC/Arlington GC/Rck Springs GC/Rolling Hills GC Sunset Hills CC The Orchards GC Trenton House Restaurant TriCounty FS
Denny Luehder & Sally Jones (Friends of Golf)
Special Recognition to Event Sponsors
1st Place Plaques
All Star Distributing (Skip Berkmeyer)
Beverage Sponsors sponsored in part by
EZGO Cushman & Grey Eagle Distributing
Lunch & Appetizers sponsored in part by
Advanced Turf Solutions & FMC
Closest to the Hole Par 3’s
MTI Distributing
Thanks to all who contributed and took time off from their busy schedule to participate in the 2019 Annual Fundraiser Golf Event
Winning team representing HMG Engineering (left to right) Mark Wessel, John Kueper, Jon Hummert, Jason Wiegman
About the SIGCSA Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser
The SIGCSA annually holds a fundraiser each fall and makes a yearly donation to Turfgrass Research and makes scholarships available to SIGCSA Members. This year the SIGCSA donated $1,000 to scholarship applicants for college tuition and plan to donate $2,000 to the University of Missouri Turfgrass Program in conjunction with the MVGCSA to benefit a Turfgrass Research project beneficial to our region. The SIGCSA offers $1,000 Legacy college scholarships for children or grandchildren as a benefit to our members.
2018 Annual SIGCSA Fundraiser Golf Event
2018 Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Scramble was conducted Wednesday September 13th at Tamarack Golf Club in O’Fallon, IL.
116 players enjoyed a great day of golf at Tamarack Golf Club.
The day began with a lunch buffet at 11 followed by a 18 hole 4 person scramble. Appetizers and awards followed the golf.
Special thanks to the management of Tamarack GCl, course Supt. Brian Borah and Golf Professionals Steve Liter and Mark Morphy for providing an excellent venue for the Annual Fundraiser.
Through the generosity of all participants, Affiliate Vendors and Hole Sponsors this years Fundraiser was able to award 1 Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarship and raise money for Turfgrass Research at the University of Missouri Turf Program.
A $1,000.00 Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarship was awarded to:
Katelyn Ashby Congratulations !
2018 Contributing Hole Sponsors
Silver Partners
- Advanced Turf Solutions
- Erb Turf Equipment
- EZGO – Cushman
- Heartland Turf Farms Inc.
- MTI Distributing (Toro)
- Site One
- Supreme Turf Products
Bronze Partners
- BASF
- Winfield United
SIGCSA Affiliate Members
- Battery Specialists
- Bayer
- Gateway Turf Support
- MPR Supply
- Quali Pro
- Redexim Turf Products
- Schuette Seeds
- Schaefer-Meyer Seed/Sod
- Syngenta
- Turfwerks
Hole Sponsor Supporters
- Bank of O’Fallon
- Brookside Agra
- Carpenter Electric
- Cleary Nu Farm
- CompuType
- Dow Agra Sciences
- EC Grow
- Effingham CC
- Gateway National Golf Links
- GreensPro
- Grey Eagle Distributing
- Helena
- HMG Engineering
- Krehbiel Accounting
- Merz Vault Co INC
- Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc.
- Mid America Golf Ball Retrieving
- Mitchel Printing
- Munie Greencare Professionals
- Pollock Landscaping
- Rain For Rent
- Rend Lake GC
- Sunset Hills Country Club
- The Orchards GC
- Trenton House Restaurant
2017 Annual SIGCSA Fundraiser Golf Event
2017 Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Scramble was conducted Wednesday September 20th at Gateway National Golf links in Madison, IL.
116 players enjoyed a great day of golf at Gateway National Golf Links.
The day began with a lunch buffet at 11 followed by a 18 hole 4 person scramble. Appetizers and awards followed the golf.
Special thanks to the management of Gateway National, course Supt. Steve Leach and Director of Golf Shawn Barnes for providing an excellent venue for the Annual Fundraiser.
Through the generousity of all participants, Afilliate Vendors and Hole Sponsors this years Fundraiser was able to award 3 Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarships and raise money for Turfgrass Research at the University of Missouri Turf Program.
A $1,000.00 Gene Schulte Memorial Legacy Scholarship was awarded to:
Madison Brown, Adam Kane and Mallory Zoller
Congratulations to all!
2017 Contributing Hole Sponsors
Silver Partners
- Advanced Turf Solutions
- Erb Turf Equipment
- John Deere Golf
- EZGO – Cushman
- Midwest Turf Inc.
- MTI Distributing (Toro)
- Site One
- Supreme Turf Products
Bronze Partners
- BASF
- Heartland Turf Farms Inc.
SIGCSA Affiliate Members
- Battery Specialists
- Bayer
- MPR Supply
- Patten Seeds
- Redexim Turf Products
- Schuette Seeds
- Schaefer-Meyer Seed/Sod
- Syngenta
- Winfield
Hole Sponsor Supporters
- Carpenter Electric
- Cleary Nu Farm
- CompuType
- Dow Agra Sciences
- EC Grow
- Effingham CC
- GreensPro
- Grey Eagle Distributing
- HMG Engineering
- Krehbiel Accounting
- Malisko Engineering
- Merz Vault Co INC
- Metropolitan Amateur Golf Assoc.
- Mitchel Printing
- Munie Greencare Professionals
- Pollock Landscaping
- Quali-Pro
- Rain For Rent
- Rend Lake GC
- Rolling Hills GC
- Spencer T Olin GC
- The Rock GC
- The Orchards GC
- Trenton House Restaurant
- Turfwerks
SIGCSA President James Gray presents $1,000 Legacy Scholarship checks to 2018 recipients at the Annual Meeting in October at Greenview GC
Timeline of Past Fundraiser Notes & Photos
Host Supt. Brian Borah
One Legacy Scholarship was presented to Katelyn Ashby
$2,000.00 was donated to University of Missouri Turfgrass program
Host Supt. Steve Leach
3 $1,000.00 Scholarships awarded to; Madison Brown, Adam Kane and Mallory Zoller
$2,000.00 to be donated to University of Missouri Turfgrass Program
Host Supt: Tim Johnson
3 $1,000.00 Scholarships awarded; Colleen Ashby, Foster Gundlach and Jack McDonald
Host Supt: Mike Clark
Course Owner: Steve Whritenour
3 $1,000 scholarships awarded; Carly Shields, Courtney Smith, Megan Zoller
Host Supt: Lee Miller
2 $1,000 scholarships awarded Thomas Simpson, Andrew Simpson
Host Supt: Mike Daugherty
2 $1,000 Scholarships awarded: MacKenzie Zoller, Delani Graves-Napier.
The 2013 Annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Event was conducted at Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville, IL on Monday October 7th with Mike Daugherty serving as Host Golf Course Superintendent. As always the SIGCSA would like to extend its gratitude to all of the paticipants, sponsors and the entire staff at Sunset Hills Country Club for their contributions to make the event a success.
Two $1,000.00 scholarships each were awarded this year.
Scholarship recipients:
- Delani Graves – Napier, Daughter of James Gray, Superintendent, Union County CC
- MacKenzie Ellen Zoller, Granddaughter of Jim Ashby, Superintendent Rend Lake GC
Congratulations to both!
Host Supt: Josh Gaebe
3 $1,000 scholarships awarded: Corey Johnson, Cassy Shields, Ashley Siegel
The SIGCSA Annual Turfgrass Fundraiser Golf Scramble was held Thursday September 20th at Kokopelli Golf Club, with Josh Gaebe serving as Host Superintendent.
The SIGCSA wishes to thank all the generous Hole Sponsors and participants for their loyal support of the annual Turfgrass/Scholarship Fundraiser. We also want to thank the entire staff at The Links of Kokopelli for providing a wonderful venue for this years event.
Three Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarships of $1,000.00 each were awarded this year.
Scholarship recipients are:
- Cory Johnson, Son of Tim Johnson – Assistant Supterintendent Sunset Hills Country Club
- Cassy Shields, Daughter of Dave Shields – Supreme Turf Products
- Ashley Siegel, Daughter of Allen Siegel – Superintendent Cardinal Creek Golf Course
Congratulations to all!
Host Supt: John Soetart
3 $1,000 scholarships awarded: Tyler Daugherty, Christian Gundlach, Alexandra McDonald.
There were 3 Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarship Award winners in 2011. The scholarships were awarded at the SIGCSA Fundraiser at Annbriar Golf Club on September 29th to:
- Tyler Daugherty, son of Mike Daugherty of Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, IL
- Christian Gundlach, daughter of Greg Gundlach of Heartland Turf Farms in Columbia, IL
- Alexandra McDonald, daughter of Jeff and Carolyn McDonald of Twin Oaks Golf Club in Greenville, IL
Thank you note from Alexandra McDonald addressed to Mr. Watson, Board & Members of the SIGCSA:
I want to thank you for the generous scholarship. I am a freshman at S.L.U. studying nursing and this check has helped cover book expenses and some tuition costs. My entire life my Dad has been a golf course Superintendent. I seen first hand the commitment, hard work & time dedicated to his profession. I have the utmost respect for all of you. The past 5 years, I helped mow and work in the clubhouse @ Twin Oaks & appreciate what you do!
Sincerely & again Thanks!
-Alex McDonald
Host Supt: Chris Ashby
1 scholarship awarded $1,000.00 to Andrew McDonald
The 2010 Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarship winner was Andrew McDonald, son of Jeff and Carolyn McDonald of Twin Oaks Golf Club. The Scholarship was awarded at the SIGCSA Fundraiser in September at Green Hills Country Club.
Host Supt: Mike Daugherty
Scholarships Awarded to; Chelsi Braye, Ashley Rakers $1,000.00 ea
June 2009 marked the passing of longtime SIGCSA Executive Director Mr. Gene Schulte and to honor the contributions and the dedication to the SIGCSA the Legacy Scholarship has been renamed the Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarship.
There were two applicants for the inaugural scholarship of the Gene Schulte Memorial Scholarship and these were awarded at the SIGCSA 2009 Fundraiser held at Sunset Hills CC in Edwardsville, IL. The recipients were Chelsi Braye daughter of Bryan Braye Superintendent of Greenville CC in Greenville,IL and Ashley Rakers daughter of Paul Smith Superintendent of Bent Oak Golf Course in Breese, IL. Congratulations!!
Host Supt: Mike Daugherty
Scholarship awarded to: Kyleigh Johnson
The 2008 Legacy Scholarship winner was Kyleigh Johnson, daughter of Tim Johnson fron Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville, IL. The Scholarship was awarded at the SIGCSA Fundraiser in September 2008.
Host Supt: Mike Daugherty
Host Supt: Jim Groves
Host Supt: Allen Siegel
Hunter Johnston Legacy scholarship winner $1,000.00
Host Supt. John Forys
Host Supt. Chris Ashby
Host Supt: John Soetaert
Host Supt: Allen Siegel
Host Supt: John Soetaert
Host Supt: Chris Ashby
Host Supt: Allen Siegel