Kendrick B. Melrose Family Foundation donates $500,000 in an endowment to support GCSAA’s First Green July 16, 2019 The foundation’s latest gift supports the association’s STEM education program, which reimagines golf courses as outdoor classrooms.
Delaware publishes golf course best management practices July 9, 2019 With a portion of the state within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, water quality is a primary component of the Delaware BMPs.
USGA continues support of GCSAA’s First Green June 11, 2019 The educational program brings students to golf courses to apply their classroom lessons in a dynamic, hands-on setting.
Arizona publishes BMP guidelines for golf courses May 28, 2019 The Cactus & Pine GCSA led the establishment of statewide best management practices, which have an emphasis on irrigation and water quality.
Golf Industry Show: GCBAA, ASGCA named presenting partners May 23, 2019 Increased engagement from builders and architects will enhance the connections between course design, construction and management throughout GIS. Plus: Find out where GIS is headed in 2024.
William Bieck wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award May 21, 2019 The Nebraska superintendent has remained a steadfast advocate for the golf industry even after his retirement.
GCSAA adds three membership opportunities May 21, 2019 The new membership categories extend the association’s reach both within and beyond the golf course superintendent profession.
Rounds 4 Research raises record amount for turf research May 14, 2019 Bids on 1,400-plus rounds of golf netted $364,000 in the 2019 online auction.
GCSAA survey shows rise in golf course superintendent salaries May 7, 2019 The nationwide snapshot of compensation also reports income increases for assistant superintendents and equipment managers.
Superintendents to lead National Golf Day service project April 23, 2019 GCSAA members will descend on D.C. to tackle 17 improvement projects on the National Mall, “America’s front yard.”
Preview the 2019 Rounds 4 Research auction April 9, 2019 Rounds are up for grabs in 45 states and include opportunities to play some of the country’s most exclusive courses.
GCSAA funds $127,500 in new research March 26, 2019 With focuses ranging from fertilizer to nematodes, eight turfgrass research projects will receive grants from the association in 2019.
Intelligro gives $5,000 to the EIFG March 12, 2019 The gift furthers the company’s support of GCSAA’s research initiatives.
Golf advocacy tips from Bob Nielsen, CGCS March 2019 The award-winning advocate’s journey started inauspiciously and offers lessons in effectively championing golf and golf course superintendents.
Greg Brandriet wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 26, 2019 An interest in politics and a desire to connect with other superintendents sparked the South Dakotan’s advocacy work on behalf of the golf industry.
AMVAC donates $25,000 to the EIFG February 19, 2019 The company has again pledged funds to support advocacy training for GCSAA members.
Three states establish BMP guidelines for golf courses February 19, 2019 Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio have published statewide best management practices with grants from GCSAA. Learn more about and view the new BMP manuals.
Changing of the guard at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 Rafael Barajas, CGCS, was elected the 83rd president of GCSAA at the association’s Annual Meeting.
Help wanted: Staffing strategies at GIS 2019 February 7, 2019 A lively discussion on labor, led by GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans, underscored a new reality: Today’s superintendents often work as hard at obtaining employees as they do at agronomy.
Turfgrass Talk Show: Turning lemons into lemonade February 7, 2019 Three leaders in golf course management shared their stories of turnarounds at neglected or severely damaged golf courses.