GCSAA

100 years ago, Colonel John Morley founded the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Ever since, our members have kept the game on course. Through it all, they’ve ensured we leave the course and the game better than we found it. That’s been our mantra since day one, and a hundred years in, we’re mighty proud of all we’ve accomplished. But we’re even more focused on what comes next. The next 100 years promises even more change, but one thing remains constant: GCSAA will lead the way. youtu.be/wVWqFGm70HE?si…

GCSAA is looking for a customer service member solutions coordinator! Do you have? • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers and team members • Organizational skills and ability to thoroughly review documents for accuracy while working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment Learn about joining our team: bit.ly/gcsaa-jobs

Let’s celebrate January’s newly certified (seven) and recertified (six) members! @GCSAA is here to help if you want to join this esteemed group of certified golf course superintendents:  bit.ly/gcsaa-cgcs

Have expertise that superintendents need most right now? Found a solution that improved results at your facility or in your career? Share your expertise by teaching at the #GCSAAConference in New Orleans, Jan. 18-21, 2027. Proposals due March 31: gcsaa.org/career/teach-f…

This month’s “Working for You” highlight focuses on the GCSAA Video Training Series, which launched in 2025 and was created in response to member feedback asking for training tools for your crews. With the golf season just around the corner in many areas, this is great tool for training new crew. Learn more: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Turfco (@TurfcoGolf) has generously donated $5,000 to the @GCSAAFoundation, to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. Learn more: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Turfco (@TurfcoGolf) has generously donated $5,000 to the @GCSAFoundation, to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. Learn more: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Turfco (@TurfcoGolf) has generously donated $5,000 to the @GCSAFoundation, to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. Learn more: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

GCSAA offers a wealth of learning opportunities from more than 21,000 members worldwide. Learn more: bit.ly/4rFMUrK @GCSAA

Best wishes to members and their teams this week as they play host to tournaments: • @Innisbrook's @RardoRyan80: @PGATOUR's @ValsparChamp • Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club's Chad Twaddle: @LPGA's Fortinet @Founders_Cup_ • @LaPaloma_CC's Daniel Mayfield: @ChampionsTour's @CologuardGolf ⛳ Golf course facts: bit.ly/tourney-fact-s…

Congratulations to a whole host of members on their recent EMCP accomplishments: Level 1: Jason Leger: City of Wichita (KS) @TheReelBenBeard: owner Beard Consulting, LLC (MI) Garrett Nuedling: The Next Golf Club (FL) Matthew Bean: Jupiter Island Holdings, Inc. (FL) Gary Tornes: Noblesville Parks and Recreation (IN) Mike McGrath: Westmount Golf & Country Club (Ontario, CAN) Josh Lee: @SevenCanyonsAZ (AZ) Jason Malm: Texas Rangers Golf Club (TX) Jagger Maddock: Noyac Golf Club (NY) Terry Tester: Eagle Glen Golf Club (IN) David Serafin: Sleepy Hollow Country Club (NY) Michael Wedge: Hammock Dunes Club (FL) Mark Nagel: Youche Country Club (IN) Brian Harper: Pendleton Golf Course (VA) Nicholas Goble: Hyperion Field Club (IA) Brian Chasse: The Reserve at @MoonlightBasin (MT) Level 2: Francis Abeme-Odili: Crown Colony Golf & Country Club (FL) Ryan Watts: The Roaring Fork Club (CO) Richard Largey: 3 Creek Ranch Golf Club (WY) @LoganBarker13: @Chatham_Hills (IN) @MFate0520: @TPCSanAntonio (TX) Level 1 and 2: Darin Pierce: McLemore Highlands Course at McLemore Resort & Club (GA) Josh Reiter: McLemore Resort & Club (GA) Jeff Borowski, EM at Erin Hills Golf Course (WI) Alexander Grengs: Xili Golf & Country Club (Shenzhen, China) Jaime Jirik: Interlachen Country Club (MN) Learn how the EMCP program can advance your career: bit.ly/gcsaa-emcp

Philip Webb, MAg, superintendent at Guyan Golf & Country Club in Huntington, W. Va., looks back on his first year in the position: bit.ly/4ut8an0 @GCSAA

Donate a round to @Rounds4Research to support the future of the game: #R4R26 aims to generate resources to fund research and help ensure golf’s future, and it allows GCSAA chapters and turfgrass foundations to participate as fundraising partners with the vast majority of proceeds going back to those organizations. Donate a round before the auction goes live April 20-26: gcsaa.org/what-we-do/fou…

Your turn: If you could wave a magic wand, what three things would you change about the business of golf? Here’s mine:

Arizona Golf Day this afternoon at the State Capitol. Great opportunity to discuss golf’s environmental, economic & community impacts. Nice turn out from legislators/staff & industry. @GCSAA @cactusandpine @AZGolfAssn @AZGolf @PGA

First stop was with @GCSAA member and Director of Agronomy @UGAGolfCourse , Scott Griffith. He gave our guys valuable and intriguing insights in his background and the grounds.

NOW OPEN: The Outstanding Contribution Award recognizes an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to the golf course industry. Nominations may be submitted by a chapter of GCSAA, a college/university representative, a member of the industry or any member of GCSAA, including self-nominations. Submit a nomination before May 8: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/abo…

The @PeaksGCSA has generously donated $5,000 to the @GCSAAFoundation to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…