Donnell G. "Buck" Adams Endowed Scholarship

Donnell G. “Buck” Adams was an avid golfer and a beloved mentor to many aspiring golf club professionals, many golf professionals found their start working with Adams. Adams became the pro at CCNC when it opened in 1963 and retired from the position in 1991. Adams was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a member of the golf team. He was also a competitor on the Senior PGA Tour, and he was inducted into the Carolinas PGA Hall of Fame.

Following his untimely death in 1998, The Donnell G. “Buck” Adams Endowed Scholarship was created to honor his life and legacy. This scholarship is awarded to a second-year student in the Turfgrass Management Program with preference given to students from Carolinas. Students must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA, and must demonstrate financial need. Faculty recommendations should express potential for success.