RamWire Exclusive: More Than Just A Golf Bag

A collegiate golf bag is normally just dedicated to representing the school. However for CSU, the bag takes on a different meaning as it honors former golfer and late U.S. Army veteran James "Jerry" Jackson. Jackson served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, eventually passing away from lasting effects from exposure to Agent Orange from his service. After his passing, a group established the Friends of Jackson Endowed Scholarship for a golf student-athlete pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture, as he played golf for the Rams during his collegiate career.

The bag is being carried by the top CSU finisher from the previous tournament during the 2018-19 season. Senior Jake Staiano earned the honor after winning the qualifying event for the first week's Capital Carpet Collegiate at Georgia Tech, Sept. 7-9. Five different Rams have carried the bag during the season so far, with junior AJ Ott having the honor at the NCAA Pullman Regional. Ott talked about what it means to him and the program to have the bag dedicated to Jackson's memory.

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