SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. (September 12, 2025) – The Carolinas Golf Association (CGA), in partnership with the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF), is proud to announce the 2025 David Parrott Memorial Scholarship recipients. These scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors from across the Carolinas who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, a passion for golf, and a commitment to serving their communities.

“We are extremely proud to see the continued growth of this scholarship program and even more proud of the hard-working students it supports,” said CGA Executive Director Andy Priest. “For anyone wondering about the promise of the next generation, they need only look at the resumes of these talented and generous students. It is always a privilege to award scholarships to such deserving young leaders.”

The CGF honors David Parrott’s legacy by awarding $30,000 annually to six recipients ($5,000 each) to support their college education. Applications are reviewed by an Awards Advisory Committee, which considers academic performance, educational goals, community involvement, and career aspirations.

2025 David Parrott Memorial Scholarship Recipients

 

Female

• Carli Phillips – Belmont, N.C. (N.C. State University)

• Olivia Shields – Chesnee, S.C. (University of South Carolina–Upstate)

• Kaliyah Watson – Gastonia, N.C. (South Dakota School of Mines)

Male

 

• Casey Kosney – Spartanburg, S.C. (University of Colorado)

• Nicholas Abrams – Beaufort, S.C. (Wofford College)

• Parker Homesley – Greenville, S.C. (North Greenville University)

 

About David Parrott

David Parrot was diagnosed with leukemia in the spring of 1982. During his brief illness, he participated in the golf camp at Duke University and competed in the South Carolina Junior Championship, finishing third in his flight. He was given the Derek Davis sportsmanship award at the championship for his effort and determination, along with the inspiration he gave to all who knew him. David passed on July 29, 1982, at the age of 16. In 1986, the CGA created the David Parrott Award, which, to date, has been awarded over 80 times.

About the Carolinas Golf Foundation

The Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF) was formed by the Carolinas Golf Association in 1977 to support various Carolinas-based golf initiatives. The Carolinas Golf Association and the Carolinas Golf Foundation are 501(c)3 non-profit educational organizations. Over the last 48 years, the Carolinas Golf Foundation has provided more than $4,000,000 for various projects and scholarships.

Through Youth on Course, the Carolinas Golf Foundation allows kids across North and South Carolina to play golf for just $5 per round. And that's one of the many ways we pass the game on to the next generation. The CGF supports women's golf, disabled golfers, college scholarships, turfgrass research, and the historic Xan Law Jr. Hall of History, which captures and displays the rich golf tradition of the Carolinas.  

 

About the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA)

The CGA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1909 to promote and protect the game of golf in the Carolinas by providing competitions, education, support, and benefits to golf clubs and golfers. The CGA is one of the largest golf associations in the country, with over 700 member clubs represented by over 230,000 individuals.

The CGA annually conducts 48 championships and five team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. It also runs over 150 One-Day (net and gross) events and qualifying for USGA national championships. The CGA serves golf in the Carolinas with numerous programs such as: the USGA Handicap System; tournament management software and support; course measuring and course/slope ratings; agronomy consultation; answers about the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, and Handicapping; Carolinas Golf Magazine; Interclub series; Tarheel Youth Golf Association; Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame; expense assistance for USGA Junior and Girls' Junior qualifiers from the Carolinas; and the Carolinas Golf Foundation (CGF).

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