Esoda joins Georgia golf greats in Hall of Fame

 

Earlier this week, one of our industry's best spokesmen and one of the truly good guys that you'll meet in this business — Mark Esoda, CGCS at Atlanta Country Club in Marietta, Ga. — was among four new members inducted into the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame.

Mark's contributions to not only his club, where he's served as superintendent for the past 22 years, but also his industry are truly notable. He's been at the forefront of efforts in Georgia to position superintendents as the true experts on the efficient and wise use of water, efforts that netted him GCSAA's Excellence in Government Relations Award in 2004. He received a distinguished service award from the Georgia Section of the PGA in 2005, and was recognized with GCSAA's Col. John Morley Distinguished Service Award in 2009. In a nutshell, he's earned his way into Georgia's golf shrine.

The video posted here was shown during the induction ceremony. It's well done, and provides a great recap of Mark's career and accomplishments. From all of us at GCM, Mark, congratulations!

You can read more about Mark's induction right here from his hometown paper, and more about the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony right here.