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HGTC Students and Professors celebrate Turf Bowl Championship Win
(left to right) Charles Granger, HGTC Chair and Professor of Golf and Sports Turf Management; Lane Roberts, Golf and Sports Turf Management Student; Bryson Hardin, Golf and Sports Turf Management Student; Grayson Long, Golf and Sports Turf Management Student; Max Fieber, Golf and Sports Turf Management Student; Jim Huntoon, HGTC Professor of Golf and Sports Turf Management
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) continues its winning legacy as its Golf & Sports Turf Management (GSTM) team claimed the Turf Bowl Championship for the fifth consecutive year at the 2024 Carolinas Turf Bowl Championship. The championship, held during the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association (CGCSA) Conference and Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, showcased the exceptional skills and dedication of the HGTC team.
This remarkable achievement cements HGTC’s position as a dominant force in turfgrass education and a leader in preparing future professionals in the field.
Presented in partnership with The Aquatrol Company, this year’s Turf Bowl brought together 12 teams from six (6) colleges, including Clemson University, which finished second, North Carolina State, Sandhills Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, and Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.
The victorious team, coached by Professor Charles Granger and Professor Jim Huntoon, consisted of four (4) outstanding GSTM students: Max Fieber, Bryson Hardin, Grayson Long, and Lane Roberts.
Professor Charles Granger, who leads the HGTC Golf and Sports Turf Management Program, credits the team’s dedication and unique preparation opportunities for their continued success. “When a student joins HGTC and the turfgrass program, they’re immersed in the industry,” said Granger. “Most of our students work at golf courses, some even full-time, so they bring a high level of passion and hands-on experience to the competition.”
Students also benefitted from an exclusive presentation from leaders at Quail Hollow Club, offering insights into what to expect from internships at the prestigious venue, home to an annual PGA Tour event, a Presidents Cup, and an upcoming PGA Championship.
Dr. Marilyn Fore, president of HGTC, expressed her pride in the students’ dedication and the program’s consistent excellence.
“Winning the Turf Bowl for five consecutive years is a testament to the hard work of our students and the leadership of our outstanding faculty,” said Dr. Fore. “At HGTC, we provide opportunities for our students to excel, and their accomplishments reflect the exceptional education and real-world experience we offer.”
The Turf Bowl Championship highlights the value of HGTC’s location, resources, and commitment to fostering a strong connection between academics and industry, setting students up for success in the competitive world of turfgrass management.
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