In 1985, the Arkansas State Golf Association (ASGA) established a scholarship fund to assist deserving male and female Arkansas High School Graduates to attend colleges and universities in Arkansas.
From the 1985 Arkansas Golfer magazine: “Golf proficiency is not a requirement; however, to be considered for assistance a young person should be associated with golf and receive a letter of recommendation from an ASGA member or member organization. Scholarships will be in the form of one year, $1,000 grants with renewals possible.”
Five young men were awarded the initial scholarships: J.R. Andrews, a 1985 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and student at Hendrix College in Conway majoring in Accounting and Pre-Law; Steven Durand, 1983 Valedictorian of Arkadelphia High School, majoring in Accounting & Pre-Law at Henderson State University; Petey King, 1984 graduate of Catholic High School in Little Rock, majoring in Finance and Real Estate at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Joe Mowery, 1983 graduate of Piggott High School, majoring in Business and Pre-Law at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; and Duane Poorman, 1985 graduate of Newport High School, majoring in Chemical Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
“We really couldn’t blow our own horn and publicize the scholarship program at first like we wanted to,” said Charles “Monk” Wade, ASGA Executive Director 1975-1990. “We didn’t have much money to distribute and all the money we raised was through private donations.”
The criteria changed through the years, with scholarships becoming $1,000 per semester and could be awarded up to eight semesters if the student maintained full-time status with a class load of at least 12 hours per semester, maintained at least a 2.75 grade point average and sent transcripts each semester to the ASGA office.
While the program has grown significantly over the past 25 years, one thing has not changed: money raised for scholarships comes from donations by individuals and corporations. Originally, all recipients attended college in Arkansas – now expanded to Professional Golf Management (PGM) Degrees and those studying Turf Grass Science in all parts of the United States.
Recently, memorial scholarships have been established in the name of Pete Fleming, a former PGA Professional and 2007 Arkansas Golf Hall of Fame Inductee and Richard McCauley, a former state junior and state amateur champion.
Scholarship applications can be obtained by clicking the “application” link under the Foundation tab at the top of the page.
Those wanting to donate, simply click donate.” The ASGA is a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization.
Since 1992, more than $250,000 has been awarded to 77 recipients. Here is a list of ASGA Scholarship recipients, in alphabetical order:
ASGA Scholarship Recipients by Last Name
Abernathy, Mollie University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Allen, Chad Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia
Andrews, J.R.* Hendrix College, Conway
Baldwin, Stephanie University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Bennett, Grier High Point University, High Point, N.C.
Bridges, Nan Lee Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Burton, Kyle University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Carlyle, Jarred Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Caviness, Chris Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Christian, Jessica University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Clark, Dallis Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Conine, Alan Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Coonce, Josh Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Cox, Ben University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Crowley, Eric University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Davis, Mark University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Duncan, Kaitlyn Lyon College, Batesvile
Durand, Steven* Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Easley, Seth Lyon Colllege, Batesville
Edmonds, Codi Univesity of Arkansas at Monticello
Edwards, Christy University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Ehrle, Paula University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Eikenberry, Nathan University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Eikenberry, Tyler Mississippi State University, Starkville
Etheridge, Bryan Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Fells, Nathaniel University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Fennel, Brady Florida Gulf Coast University
Feran, Stephen Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Folkers, Josh University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Frederick, Becky Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Gaban, Adam University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Gamble, Bryan University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Gatling, David Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Gillis, Bryan University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Gillis, Audra University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Green, Josh Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Halferty, Donald Mississippi State University, Starkville
Hambleton, Jacob Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia
Hansen, Stephanie University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Hartz, Whitt University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Henson, Gerald University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Hillis, Dustin University of Arkansas Monticello
Hoge, Miranda Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Holliman, John University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Howard, Brice Universtiy of Arkansas Little Rock
Jenkins, Chris Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Kauffman, John University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Keeney, Clifton University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Kidd, Kristin Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
King, Petey* University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Long, Tareka University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Lott, Kerry Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
McAfee, Blake Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
McAfee, Kyle Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
McMickle, Clarissa Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Mears, Charles Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Moore, Jamie Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Moseley, Joseph University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Mowery, Joseph* University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Murry, Weldon University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Nicholls, Samantha University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Nicholls, Sara University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Norwood, Lance Mississippi State University, Starkville
Payne, Stan University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Poorman, Duane* University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Predmore, Chris Arkansas State University, Jonesboro
Prince, Wade Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Richmond, Sean William Wood University, Fulton MO
Radler Micah University of Missouri
Robertson, Angela University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Robinson, William University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Rodery, Adam University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,
Rogers, Ivory Xavier University, New Orleans LA
Rucker, Graham Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Schmidt, Heidi Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Simco, Nicholas Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Spikes, Clay Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Still, Clayton Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Strasner, Samuel Arkansas Tech University, Russellville
Sutherland, Angela University of Central Arkansas, Conway
Thompson, Jennifer Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Thorton, Jody University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Tucker, Jamie University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Van Dyke, Jason Northeastern State Univeristy, Tahlequah OK
Vescovo, Laurie University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Walls, Caroline University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Walker, Christopher Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia
Walters, Kayla University of Arkansas Monticello
Watson, Sarah University of Central Arkansas
Welch, Jennifer Arkansas State University
Westmoreland, Carmen University of North Texas, Denton
Wheeler, Aaron Henderson State University, Arkadelphia
Wilson, Nick Universtiy of Louisianna Monroe
Wright, Josh Mississippi State University, Starkville
Zimmerebner, Scott University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
