Diaz, a GCSAA Class A superintendent and Rutgers Turf alum, was profiled in an article about turf managers overcoming the challenges presented by hurricanes.
An incredible effort was made by Diaz and his crew to restore the golf course at Puntacana Resort & Club after two devastating hurricanes struck the Dominican Republic in September 2017.
Cooper supervised a team of more than 59 staff members and volunteers to ensure that the greens and turf at TPC Deere Run were maintained to meet their highest standards during the tournament.
Motivated by the appreciation he receives from golfers when they have a positive experience on his turf, he has a passion for the details and the hard work that go into golf turf management.
Tim Connolly, Director of Golf Course Maintenance Operations at TPC Potomac, offered Rutgers students the opportunity to volunteer at the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship.