Matt Carstens was chosen to travel in the Northwest Region this summer.  Matt is a junior at Washington State University where he is studying turfgrass management under the advisement of Dr. William Johnston.

            Soon after obtaining his first job at Spokane Country Club (Spokane, WA), Matt discovered an interest and passion for turfgrass management.  He spent three summers there, including one as an intern last summer.  Matt also has spent time working at Palouse Ridge Golf Club (Pullman, WA) while attending Washington State.  In addition to the Green Section internship, Matt will intern at Sahalee Country Club (Sammamish, WA) this summer.

Matt plans to graduate in May 2012 with a B.S. in integrated plant sciences-turfgrass management, with the hope of one day becoming a golf course superintendent.