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.)
Texas titans highlight #GIS18 opening, closing events January 2018 Big Tex — the gigantic and iconic greeter at the annual State Fair of Texas — will have some company next month when it comes to legendary figures in the state.
Golf advocacy plans and priorities for the year ahead January 2018 New opportunities to engage in golf advocacy are on the horizon in 2018, alongside some returning, revamped initiatives.
Smithco attains GCSAA Silver Partner status December 19, 2017 The manufacturer of turf sweepers, bunker rakes and turf sprayers has joined GCSAA’s Partner Recognition Program.
Anthony Williams earns top environmental honor for second time December 19, 2017 The TPC Four Seasons superintendent wins Overall and National Private honors in the 2017 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards, with 21 others also recognized for their on-course environmental achievements.
Melrose Leadership Academy class of 2018 selected December 12, 2017 The 20 superintendents will receive a trip to the 2018 Golf Industry Show through the professional-development program.
Chuck Totten wins 2017 Edwin Budding Award from GCSAA December 5, 2017 The three-year GCSAA member’s long career as an equipment manager has been focused on service to his profession and mentoring others.
Nufarm attains GCSAA Gold Partner status December 4, 2017 The company, a leading supplier of crop protection products, has expanded its support in the GCSAA Partner Recognition Program.
Class act: The Els Center of Excellence December 2017 Major golf champion Ernie Els and his wife, Liezl, have developed a one-stop destination for families affected by autism.
Ernie Els: (The Big) Easy does it December 2017 Old Tom Morris Award recipient Ernie Els has a silky-smooth swing, designs golf courses, curates his own line of wine, and is a game-changing force in helping those affected by autism.
President’s Message: That seasonal spirit December 2017 A focus on the common good abounds during the holiday season, and that mindset is a constant at GCSAA.