In 2023 Hoag celebrated his 50th year in the golf industry. Over the years he has expanded Scott Lake from an 18-hole facility to 33 holes of golf with a state-of-the-art practice facility. Hoag also has served the Michigan golf industry for 42 years as a member of the MGCA Board of Directors where he has served two terms as president and a total of 16 years on the executive committee. In addition, he has been a member of the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) for 36 years, including a stint as president. He is currently serving as the national group’s treasurer. “Known for his professionalism, business acumen and advocacy for the business of surfaces for all Michigan residents and was instrumental in helping to create a new MGCA program. “Carey played a very important role with developing our competencies for the MGCA Registered Apprenticeship/ Golf Course Maintenance Technician,” Paisley said. “Using his knowledge from his day-to-day role as general manager at College Fields to develop the job learning competencies was a key part in having our program recognized and registered by the U.S. Department of Labor.” Kari Kahanec, from Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center in Plymouth, was the recipient of the John Dodge CARPE golf, Jeff is one of the most respected leaders in the national golf industry,” Paisley said. “He selflessly gives to others for the betterment of the golf industry and shares advice freely with anyone who approaches him. He has spent 50 years dedicating himself to the development and growth of Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center, his staff, and the community that surrounds the golf course.” Carey Mitchelson, Director of Operations at College Fields Golf Club in Okemos, was awarded the Lyle Leeke Distinguished Service Award. Mitchelson is also the Executive Director of the Michigan Turfgrass Foundation, which promotes safe, healthy turf
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