2024 David Parrott Scholarship Recipients
Lauren Kuhn
Boonyanant Rujiranan
Madison Cook
Trip Hedden
Avery Sizemore
Isaac Westbrook
The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), along with the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF), are proud to announce the 2024 David Parrott Memorial Scholarship recipients. The scholarships are awarded annually to deserving high school seniors from around the Carolinas for their outstanding display of academic achievement, interest in golf, and community service.
"I’m very proud to see the growth of this scholarship program and even more proud of these hard-working students," remarked CGA Executive Director Jack Nance. "If anyone has doubts about this country’s future, they should see the resumes of these talented and giving students. It is always a pleasure to hand out these scholarships to such deserving young candidates".
The CGF continues to honor David Parrott's memory by expanding the award to help support these students' tuition at their respective colleges by offering $30,000 annually to six worthy students ($5,000 each). An Awards Advisory Committee selected by the CGA and CGF considers each applicant's respective academic ability, educational goals, community service, and career ambitions.
About David Parrott
David Parrot was diagnosed with leukemia in the spring of 1982. During his brief illness, he participated in the golf camp at Duke University and competed in the South Carolina Junior Championship, finishing third in his flight. He was given the Derek Davis sportsmanship award at the championship for his effort and determination, along with the inspiration he gave to all who knew him. David passed on July 29, 1982, at the age of 16. In 1986, the CGA created the David Parrott Award, which, to date, has been awarded over 74 times.
About the Carolinas Golf Foundation
The Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF) was formed by the Carolinas Golf Association in 1977 to support various Carolinas-based golf initiatives. The Carolinas Golf Association and the Carolinas Golf Foundation are 501(c)3 non-profit educational organizations. Over the last 47 years, the Carolinas Golf Foundation has provided more than $3,300,000 for various projects and scholarships.
Through Youth on Course, the Carolinas Golf Foundation allows kids across North and South Carolina to play golf for just $5 per round. And that's one of the many ways we pass the game on to the next generation. The CGF supports women's golf, disabled golfers, college scholarships, turfgrass research, and the historic Xan Law Jr. Hall of History, which captures and displays the rich golf tradition of the Carolinas.
About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)
The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1909 to promote and protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support, and benefits to golf clubs and golfers. The CGA is one of the largest golf associations in the country, with over 700 member clubs represented by over 200,000 individuals.
The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. It also runs over 150 One-Day (net and gross) events and qualifying for USGA national championships. The CGA serves golf in the Carolinas with numerous programs such as: the USGA Handicap System; tournament management software and support; course measuring and course/slope ratings; agronomy consultation; answers about the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, and Handicapping; Carolinas Golf Magazine; Interclub series; Tarheel Youth Golf Association; Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame; expense assistance for USGA Junior and Girls' Junior qualifiers from the Carolinas; and the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF).