First Green and GCSAA announce partnership February 8, 2018 The merger will broaden the reach of the educational program, which brings math and science learning into the colorful, hands-on world of golf courses.
Lightning Round Learning!: Tips, tricks and life advice at #GIS18 February 8, 2018 Eleven speakers imparted five-minute bits of wisdom gleaned from experiences on the golf course and beyond.
The Toro Co. supports Rounds 4 Research with $50,000 donation February 8, 2018 The grant will go toward program that auctions golf rounds to fund regional turfgrass research.
The Andersons donates $25,000+ in products for Silent Auction February 8, 2018 The auction, held in conjunction with the Golf Industry Show, is open online until Feb. 19.
Voices carry: Social media and the superintendent February 7, 2018 Social media’s power and pitfalls had superintendents talking at #GIS18.
Dave Davies’ turf/life balancing act February 6, 2018 The TPC Stonebrae director of agronomy recommends mixing work and play.
Equipment managers talk shop at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 Technicians took their turn in the spotlight on Monday’s day-long learning tour.
Verdure Live! at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 Dr. Beth Guertal’s Verdure column was brought to life by four scientists who delivered distilled summaries of their research.
Texas twofer: Cowan claims second GCSAA National Championship February 5, 2018 Superintendent at the Hills Course at The Hills of Lakeway in Austin, Texas, finishes with a two-day total of 2-over-par to hold off a pair of other past champions.
Creative sparks fly at #GIS18 February 5, 2018 An education session brimming with bright ideas kicked off the first morning of the Golf Industry Show.
Cowan grabs first-round lead at GCSAA National Championship February 4, 2018 Texas superintendent and 2015 champion will take one-shot lead into Monday’s final round.
GCSAA staffer’s handmade guitar up for grabs at Silent Auction February 2, 2018 GCSAA’s Ron Wright is an experienced musician whose brush with fame was cool — as is the guitar he’s made for the 2018 Golf Industry Show Silent Auction.
GCSAA announces Watson Fellowship Program winners January 30, 2018 The awards provide financial assistance to three students pursuing master’s or doctoral degrees in fields relevant to golf course management.
IVI-GOLF attains GCSAA Silver Partner status January 30, 2018 The manufacturer of golf course construction and maintenance solutions has joined the association’s Partner Recognition Program.
EXCEL Leadership Program names 12 assistants to inaugural class January 23, 2018 Funded by Nufarm, the new GCSAA program offers training, education specific to and exclusively for assistant superintendents.
AMVAC Chemical Corp. pledges $25,000 to the EIFG January 23, 2018 The donation will go toward advocacy training for GCSAA members.
GCSAA named in National Golf Foundation’s Top 100 Businesses in Golf January 17, 2018 The inaugural NGF GOLF 100 celebrates leading companies throughout the industry.
Chris Carson wins 2017 Leo Feser Award January 16, 2018 With his latest Feser-winning contribution to GCM — an article on crafting effective budget requests — the New Jersey superintendent becomes a three-time recipient of the honor.
Jack MacKenzie earns Excellence in Government Affairs Award from GCSAA January 8, 2018 The 36-year GCSAA member’s golf advocacy work has made an impact in his home state of Minnesota and throughout the industry.
New and noteworthy in #GIS18 education January 2018 If variety is indeed the spice, then GCSAA’s educational offerings during the 2018 Golf Industry Show will be among the spiciest on San Antonio’s menu come February. (Step aside, Tex-Mex.)