GCSAA names Ron Prescott as Southeast regional field representative

Ron Prescott has been named the field staff representative for the Southeast region of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

Prescott joins the GCSAA staff from A.C. Read Golf Course at NAS Pensacola in Florida, where he has served as superintendent since 2012. Prior to A.C. Read Golf Course, he was superintendent at Glenlakes Golf Club in Foley, Ala., and Shalimar Pointe Golf & Country Club in Shalimar, Fla.

“I’m incredibly honored to join GCSAA as the Southeast Field Staff Representative,” Prescott said.  “After more than 30 years as a proud member, this opportunity allows me to give back to the association and industry that have meant so much to me. I look forward to connecting with members and chapters throughout the region and supporting the future of our profession.”

Prescott is a 30-year member of GCSAA. He is a current member and past president of the Gulf Coast Golf Course Superintendents Association and holds an associate’s degree in turf and recreational management from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, Miss. He and his wife Mandi have two children, Leighton and Ella Claire.

Beginning on July 28, Prescott will be the GCSAA liaison from his home office in Pensacola for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Alabama, the Florida panhandle, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. GCSAA has nine regional field staff members who maintain direct communication with 94 affiliated chapters in North America.

About GCSAA

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 20,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.

The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.