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.
Code of Ethics
& By-Laws
Committees
MEMBERSHIP:
Brent Peavich, 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
CLUB RELATIONS:
Brian Benedict, 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
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
Past Presidents
SPONSORS:
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LONG ISLAND GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
Serving the Game of Golf Since 1955
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