TCCC Grounds Blog: Press Release - GCSAA Board of Director Position

The annual meeting in Orlando with our GCSAA President, Kevin Breen leading the board.

Michigan’s Steven Hammon, re-elected to board of directors or Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Hammon enters second year on association’s board of directors

Lawrence, Kan. (Feb. 21, 2023) – Steven J. Hammon, golf course superintendent at Traverse City Country Club in Traverse City, Mich., was re-elected to the board of directors for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association's annual meeting Feb. 9 in Orlando.

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 more than 19,000 members in more than 78 countries.

The board sets the strategic direction for the association as it strives to serve its members, advance the profession, and improve communities through enjoyment, growth, and vitality of the game of golf.

A 34-year GCSAA member, Hammon is a past president of the Michigan GCSA and has served as a GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador and last year was part of the GCSAA’s Best Management task group, Achievements and Leadership Awards committee, Student Scholars and Editorial task group. He also served on the USGA Green Section Committee for 20 years.

Hammon earned a turfgrass management certificate from Michigan State University. He lives in Frankfort, Mich., with his wife Sue. They have three sons, Evan, Luke and Elliott.

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 more than 19,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.

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.