President's Message
About the LIGCSA
MISSION STATEMENT
We shall always reflect the highest principles of integrity involving our responsibilities
to our employer, the environment, our peers and the game of golf.
Our network of professionals manage some of the finest golf courses in the world.
Long Island’s golf courses hold a special place in the history of golf and the members
of the LIGCSA have helped tremendously in shaping the game.
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Officers & Board
Tim Benedict, CGCS
North Hills CC
PRESIDENT
Thomas Kaplun
North Hempstead CC
SECRETARY
Kenneth Lochridge
Glen Head CC
VICE-PRESIDENT
Joseph Gardner
Fresh Meadow CC
PAST-PRESIDENT
Brent Peveich
Pine Hollow CC
DIRECTOR
Luke Knutson
Rockville Links Club
TREASURER
Justin Buhler
The GC at Middle Bay
DIRECTOR
Pat Ryan
Sands Point GC
DIRECTOR
Chris Johnson
Bellport CC
DIRECTOR
Committees
MEMBERSHIP: Brent Peveich, Justin Buhler, Steve Perkowski
GOLF & ENTERTAINMENT: Luke Knutson, Brent Peavich & Justin Buhler
EDUCATION: Tim Benedict & Chris Johnson
HEALTH & WELFARE: Ken Lochridge
WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA: Tom Kaplun & Steve Perkowski
CHAPTER RELATIONS: Luke Knutson, Joe Gardner, Brent Peavich & Chris Johnson
CLUB RELATIONS: Brian Benedict, John Carlone, Joe Gardner & Tim Benedict
SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH: John Carlone, Brian Benedict & Joe Gardner
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: Tom Kaplun, Ken Lochridge, Luke Knutson, Brent Peavich & Brian Benedict
BY-LAWS: Joe Gardner, Ken Lochridge & Brian Benedict
Past Presidents
1955-1960: William Sloan • 1961: Frank Zukosky • 1962-1968: James Manka • 1969-1971: Joseph Moisa
1972: Leo Lombardi • 1973-1975: Melvin Lucas, Jr., CGCS • 1976-1978: Joseph Brucia • 1979-1981: Edward Fufaro
1982: Peter Bass • 1982-1984: Richard McGuinness • 1985: David Parsons • 1986: Richard Struss, CGCS
1987-1988: Robert Kamp, CGCS • 1989-1990 • Steve Matuza, CGCS, MG • 1991-1992: John McPike • 1993-1994: Charles Cross
1995: Lynn O'Neil • 1996-1997: William Jones • 1998-1999: Tom McAvoy, CGCS • 1999-2002: Edward Butler
2003: Richard McGuinness • 2004-2005: Steven M. Sweet • 2006-2008: John D. Carlone, CGCS • 2009-2010: Russ MacPhail
2011-2012: John J. Genovesi, CGCS • 2013-2014: Craig Currier • 2015-2016: Peter Cash • 2017-2018: Eric O'Neill
2019-2020: Brian Benedict
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LONG ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 84 - Wading River, NY 11792
Serving the Game of Golf Since 1955