The Ozark Turf Association awards 2021-22 Industry Scholarship

The Ozark Turf Association awarded the OTA Industry Scholarship to Mr. Luke Kerr. of Nixa, MO . Luke is a 2020 graduate of Nixa High School in Nixa MO. He is currently attending Drury University working an his degree in Biology, with a graduation date of 2024. Luke participated in Band, Football, Cross Country and Track at Nixa, and is currently on the Track and Field Team at Drury. Luke has worked the last four seasons on the grounds crew at Fremont Hills Country Club, where OTA member Sam Richart, is the golf course superintendent.

The Ozark Turf Association Industry Scholarship is open to employees who work for OTA member’s facilities, and are pursuing a career in the turf industry. Awards of $3,000 are given to recipients and funded by the OTA members through their annual scholarship and research outing held each year.