Ryan Swilley wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award September 30, 2019 The Florida superintendent has made connections with members of Congress on behalf of the golf industry.
Walking the talk as a golf course superintendent July 2019 A superintendent outlines different paths to becoming more involved in the industry and how such opportunities lead to personal growth and a more rewarding professional journey.
All for one: Fostering cooperation across the turf industry June 2019 A superintendent discusses collaborating with professionals in other sectors of turf management, and offers steps fellow supers can take to promote a united front.
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.
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.”
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.
Robert Nielsen wins GCSAA’s Excellence in Government Affairs Award January 15, 2019 The New York superintendent’s work on state BMPs and as a grassroots ambassador has helped advance the association’s agenda.
Ben Anderson wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award December 4, 2018 The award lauds the Alabama superintendent’s golf advocacy efforts.
Anthony Williams, Nick Janovich win GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador award September 4, 2018 The award honors the superintendents’ advocacy efforts, congressional outreach and advancement of the association’s priority issues.
North Carolina governor lauds state’s golf industry June 28, 2018 While naming June 20 North Carolina Golf Day, Gov. Roy Cooper spotlighted the economic benefits brought in by the game.
National Golf Day 2018 rewind May 1, 2018 A robust GCSAA presence joined the We Are Golf coalition to represent and advocate for the golf industry in Washington, D.C.
Golf advocacy: Give P’s a chance May 2018 Enlist the five P’s for effective golf advocacy efforts, a model exemplified by the Minnesota GCSA.
GCSAA members ready to lead service project in D.C. April 10, 2018 Golf course superintendents will showcase and share their agronomic skills on “America’s front yard” ahead of National Golf Day.
National Golf Day Community Service Project set for April 24 March 29, 2018 Superintendents will again spearhead a beautification and preservation effort of the National Mall in the lead-up to National Golf Day on April 25.
Opportunities in golf advocacy March 2018 Whether within your district or as part of the National Golf Day delegation in D.C., opportunities to share golf’s good news with policymakers abound.
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.
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.
The power of the town hall meeting May 2017 Mitch Savage of Green Valley Ranch Golf Club in Denver shares his experience in GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassador program, through which he has cultivated connections with policymakers.