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Central Plains

This region includes Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota

Robinson joined the GCSAA staff following six years as executive director of the Iowa Turfgrass Institute. From 2006 to 2015, he was the golf course superintendent at Ballard Golf and Country Club in Huxley, Iowa. He resides in Huxley.
Tel. 800-472-7878, ext. 3605; rrobinson@gcsaa.org


Regional snapshot

The Heart Locks In Its Leaders

Nov 28, 2022, 12:12 by Randy Robinson
On November 2, The Heart of America GCSA (HAGCSA) held its annual meeting. Preceding the annual meeting was lunch catered by Joe's BBQ of Kansas City. Top five BBQs I've ever had!


On November 2, The Heart of America GCSA (HAGCSA) held its annual meeting. Preceding the annual meeting was lunch catered by Joe's BBQ of Kansas City. Top five BBQs I've ever had!

The meeting was presided over by Executive Director Sandy Queen, CGCS. The positions to fill this year included President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Two Directors (Superintendent), and Director (Assistant Superintendent). 

  • President - Jonathan Bennett - Sunflower Hills Golf Course
  • Vice-President - Spencer Roberts, CGCS - Shadow Glen Golf Club
  • Secretary/Treasurer - Matt Gourlay, CGCS, MG, AGS - Colbert Hills Country Club
  • Superintendent Director - Josh Linn - Swope Memorial Golf Course
  • Superintendent Director - Darin Pearson - Eagle Bend Golf Course
  • Assistant Superintendent Director - Aaron Stansbury - Falcon Lakes Golf Course

The HAGCSA also handed out its 2022 awards:

  • Brian Breedlove Equipment Manager of the Year - Mark Williams
  • Assistant Superintendent of the Year - Aaron Stansbury
  • Superintendent of the Year - Jeff White, CGCS
  • Chester Mendenhall Award - Matt Gourlay, CGCS, MG, AGS

Congratulations to all the newly elected board members and award winners!

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