George Peper, editor-in-chief of Golf magazine for a quarter of a century and author of 17 books on golf and golf courses, has been chosen to receive the 2008 Donald Ross Award from the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He will accept the award during the society’s annual meeting, Apr. 3, 2008 in St. Andrews, Scotland.

The award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to golf and golf course architecture. Steve Forrest, ASGCA president, will present the award to Peper.

"George Peper is one of the most knowledgeable voices in golf, respected for his prolific journalistic and publishing career and his respect for and knowledge of golf courses," said Forrest.