Dr. Michael J. Hurdzan
Resume

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. - Environmental Plant Physiology Studies, University of Vermont
• M.Sc. - Turfgrass Physiology, University of Vermont
• B.Sc. - Turfgrass Management, Ohio State University
• Second B.Sc. - Landscape Architecture, Ohio State University (3 years completed)
• National Golf Foundation’s Golf Course Management School
• Numerous military subject matter and leadership schools

EXPERIENCE

• Golf Course Architect                                  30+ years
• Golf Course Superintendent                          2 years
• Golf Course Greens keeper                          9 years
• Owned and operated landscape business      5 years
• Published book:  Golf Course Architecture:  Design, Construction & Renovation, sponsored by Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, January 1996
• Published booklet:  “The Evolution of the Modern Green”
• Published approximately 100 articles on turf and design

AFFILIATIONS

• American Society of Golf Course Architects (full member)
• American Society of Landscape Architects (full member)
• Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America
• United States Golf Association (associate member)
• Golf Collector’s Society (full member)
• National Golf Foundation (corporate member)
• Donald Ross Society
• Shivas Irons Society
• Army Colonel (Special Forces Branch) (retired)
• Golf Writers Association of America
• National Stereoscopic Society
• International Turfgrass Society (board of directors)
• The Walter J. Travis Society
• O.J. Noer Research Foundation (member)
• World Scientific Congress of Golf

AWARDS

• Golf World Magazine - 1997 “Architect of the Year”
• The Board Room Magazine - 2001 and 1999 “Architect of the Year”
• University of Vermont 2000 “Distinguished Alumni Award”
• Ohio State University 1997 - “Distinguished Alumni Award”
• GCSAA 1997 - “President’s Award for Environmental Leadership”
• Inducted into the Ohio Golf Association Hall of Fame - 1997
• Ohio Turfgrass Foundation “Man of the Year” - 1993
• GCSAA “Distinguished Service Award” - 1994
• Numerous Golf Digest “Best New Places to Play Awards”
• Ohio Turfgrass Foundation “Award of Professional Excellence” - 1992

ACTIVITIES

• American Society of Golf Course Architects - Past President, Past Board of Governors, Environmental Impact Committee, Professional Development Committee
• USGA Green Section - Past Committeeman
• National Golf Foundation - Past Board of Directors, Past Board of Regents
• American Society of Landscape Architects - Past co-Chair Student Services Committee, Past Chair Student Awards Program, Past Student Representative to Board of Trustees
• Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, Instructor of Advance Turfgrass Course
• Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, Massachusetts Instructor seminar “Golf Course Environmental Considerations”
• Golf Course Superintendents Association of America Principal Instructor for three seminars titled:  1) Golf Course Design Construction and Renovation for IPM (Integrated Pest Management), 2) Golf Course Safety, Security and Risk Management, 3) Golf Greens: History, Theory, Construction & Maintenance
• WOSU 34 Auction! Honorary Chairman 1993-1994
• Delhi State University, Delhi, New York, College of Technology at Delhi, Honorary Fund Raising Chairman
• International speaker at golf and turf meetings in Mexico, England, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Japan, Canada and Scotland

GOLF COURSE DESIGN 

• Great golf courses for low fees and construction costs…
• Working on several environmental demonstration project golf courses…
• Work green innovation to cut cost of constructing courses…
• Publish articles on design techniques to help others…
• Encourage students and open office for research studies…
• First textbook on golf course architecture translated into German…
• Works with PGA Tour Professionals Cook, Lehman, Mize and Zoeller as co-designers

GAME OF GOLF

• Fore Hope - serves on the Advisory Board for this charitable golf organization…
• Clearview GC - donated professional services to help minority family golf course…
• Advocate for affordable accessible golf courses…
• Provides funds for the Jack Kidwell and Dr. Michael Hurdzan Scholarships…
• Serves on committees for USGA, ASGCA, GCSAA, World Scientific Congress of Golf,
• Musser International, Golf and Environment Steering Committee…
• Preserving golf history and memorabilia for others to enjoy…
• International guest speaker at golf and the environment meetings in Mexico, England,
• Germany, Czech Republic, Japan, Canada, Scotland, and Australia…
• Teaches 2-day course at Harvard on the “Environmental Impact of Golf Courses”

COMMUNITY SUPPORT THROUGH GOLF

• Honorary Tournament Chairman and contributor to WOSU Stations annual golf outing…
• WOSU Stations (public radio and television stations) auction contributor and auctioneer…
• Major contributor to Kansas City Charitable golf outing…
• Speak regularly on Golf Trends to various charitable groups and associations…
• Volunteer and Honorary Chairman for “On My Own” charitable golf fund raiser
• Contributor to Special Olympics…

DIFFERENCES

• Retired Colonel - U.S. Army Special Forces Reserves…
• Not a celebrity name or figurehead – hard working professional…
• Building a name by passion for game and life…