Gene Davis, the General Manager & Golf Course Superintendent at Elk Rapids Golf Club in Elk Rapids has been elected as the Michigan Golf Course Superintendents Association (MiGCSA) Chapter President for 2025. Gene is entering his 7th year on the MiGCSA Board of Directors, his 25th year in the golf industry and his 11th year at Elk Rapids G.C. He lives in Elk Rapids with his wife Carissa and his three boys Jackson 17, Graham 13, and Rhett 8.
The MiGCSA held its 18th annual meeting and election on Tuesday, February 25th at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme.
Other officers elected to the MiGCSA board include Vice President Scott Pulaski from Walloon Lake C.C. and Secretary/Treasurer Craig McKinley from Buck’s Run G.C.
The election marked the end of board service for Past President (2023) Doug Hoeh from Treetops Resort & Spa. Our deepest gratitude for his service to our industry. We also thank Kevin Rish for his service to our board formerly from Saginaw C.C.
William "Skip" Connolly, from Alpine G.C. was re-elected to his Western Region position. Two new board members, Jordan Caplan, CGCS from Belvedere G.C. & Andrew Paxton from Spring Lake C.C. were also elected to serve three year terms.