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2021 Iowa PGA Scholarships Charlie Burkart Recipients
from 2021 Year In Review
by Iowa PGA
2021 Charlie Burkart Scholarship Recipient
The Iowa PGA Foundation annually awards a college scholarship in memory of Charlie Burkart, PGA member for 50 years and Head PGA Professional at the Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids for 43 years. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist students in furthering their education. At least one high school graduate will be the 2021 Scholarship recipient in the amount of $1,500 per year for four years. Other previously graduated applicants will be reviewed with additional scholarships awarded when possible.
Congratulations to West Des Moines, Iowa native, Paige Hoffman on being selected as the 201 Charlie Burkart Scholarship honoree by the Iowa PGA Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship committee.
Kelli Moore, Valley High School Girls Golf Coach has some nice words to say about Paige. “Paige has been active in junior golf in Iowa for a large part of her youth. She started competing in Iowa PGA Junior Tour tournaments at the age of 10 and has been a constant participant since. Paige has won numerous awards and Player of the Year titles in her career, but that is not what has defined her as a golfer or person.”
“Since the time Paige was 6 or 7 years old, she has had a passion and aptitude for golf. I can vividly remember her uncanny ability to square the face of the club to the back of the ball at a very young age. It has been a privilege to watch her develop as a player and a person. She is also 2-time Iowa Golf Association (IGA) Girls Player of the year along with being the 2019 Women's State Amateur Champion. Paige also added the State 4A individual title to her impressive resume. Her consistently fine play has earned her a spot on the golf team at the University of South Dakota for this coming fall.” Ken Schall, PGA Professional, Ken Schall Performance Studios.
“It is truly an honor to receive the Burkart Scholarship. Receiving the Burkart Scholarship means more to me than any success I have found on the golf course. Throughout my junior career the Iowa PGA Section has provided me with endless opportunities to learn about the game of golf, improve my game, and ultimately fall in love with the game. Now, the Iowa PGA Section is giving me the opportunity to continue my academic career with less stress. I feel truly blessed to have the support of the Iowa PGA Section in more ways than one. This scholarship will help me pursue a business degree which I hope in turn allows me to work in the golf industry. I would love to work in the junior golf world to give kids the same great opportunities I was given. Overall, I am truly honored to receive this scholarship and will aim to represent the Iowa PGA well in all that I do, Hoffman said.”
Congratulations to Abigail Gaudian, Hudson, Iowa native on being selected as the 2021 Charlie Burkart Post-Secondary Scholarship honoree by the Iowa PGA Foundation Charlie Burkart Scholarship committee.
Jeffrey J. Curley, Business Education Teacher/Coach Hudson High School has some nice words to say about Abigail. “Abby Gaudian has accomplished so much in her athletic career here at Hudson High School. The awards and recognition she has received over her high school career are numerous. However, well beyond all those accomplishments exists a young person who truly is special in how she treats others, impacts others positively. It has truly been an honor to work with Abby the last several years, know doubt her future is bright as she will continue to impact those she encounters in a positive way.”
“Outside of Ms. Gaudian being an excellent student, she is an incredible athlete and truly a wonderful person. She routinely gets our entire team in a positive attitude with her infectious energy whether that is at practice, a tournament, or simply walking down the halls. She is one of the toughest competitors I know, and her drive to become better pushes not only herself, but her teammates and her coach to do better as well.” Jarvis Weber, Iowa Lakes Community College Head Golf Coach.
“I am incredibly honored to be recognized by the Iowa PGA and to receive the Charlie Burkart Post Graduate Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship means I can continue my dream of playing golf at the college level while working toward a degree in the healthcare profession.” Abigail on what it means to receive the scholarship.
ACS Raised Money from the Iowa PGA Golf Pass
Pictured: Aaron Krueger, Steve Watt, Erin Strieck, Krista Walch and Greg Mason presenting the check to the American Cancer Society on behalf of all the sales that were sold in the 2021 Golf Season. The Iowa PGA has partnerd with the American Cancer society for the past seven years. We want to thank each and everyone of you who've purchased 2021 Iowa PGA Golf Pass booklet/electronic pass this year. Together with your help we raised over $18,500.00 to go towards Cancer Research.
