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In attendance at the 18th #NationalGolfDay were GCSAA's @NufarmUSTurf EXCEL program participants. All three classes in the 3-year program had the opportunity to advocate on Capitol Hill and give back through community service projects. @GCM_Magazine highlights their trip as part of the program: gcmonline.com/headlines/gcsa… EXCEL applications are open for those who fit the criteria and are interested in applying: gcsaa.org/career/leaders…

For the fifth straight year, the @Rounds4Research program broke its fundraising records, yielding $936,298 during its April 2026 online auction, an increase of $182,529 over 2025. More than 2,000 rounds of golf were donated for the online auction, the highest number of donations in the program’s history. #Rounds4Research is presented in partnership with @ToroGolf. gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

This year’s #NationalGolfDay service project at the @nationalmallnps was a special one! Our 10th year of partnering with the @gcsaa , @nationalparkservice and volunteers from all over the country to give back and celebrate the amazing impact of the Golf Industry! 🇺🇸⛳️💚💛

Ronald McDonald House service project today – this year’s service project is being done in conjunction with the GCSAA 100 Acts of Service to celebrate the GCSAA Centennial. Thanks to all the guys who came out today to participate! @gcsaa #utahgcsa

Honored to be on Capitol Hill today for #NationalGolfDay representing @TennesseeGCSA @TnTurfAssoc and @GCSAA. Great meetings with the offices of @MarshaBlackburn @SenatorHagerty @RepOgles @RepChuck @DesJarlaisTN04 @RepDavidKustoff @RepCohen. Advancing turfgrass in Tennessee.

Getting the 18th #NationalGolfDay Lobby Day kicked off on Capitol Hill with over 300 participants representing 41 states at 250 meetings. #GolfAdvocacy issues of focus are H-2B, USDA turfgrass survey, PHIT Act and PAR Act and funding for the National Agriculture Statistics Survey. gcmonline.com/course/environ…

Here we come. #nationalgolfday @GCSAA

Another great day on Capitol Hill—this time giving back. Honored to help restore the gold signatures at the 56 Signers Memorial. As America’s 250th nears, a reminder of the courage that shaped our nation—and our responsibility to serve. 🇺🇸⛳️ #GolfAdvocacy

#NationalGolfDay Community Service Projects include: 200 volunteers 2 service projects - @NationalMallNPS 4 stations 150 volunteers - Old Soldiers Golf Course 8 stations 50 volunteers Thanks to the sponsors, community service committee and local chapters for making it possible!

A crew of volunteers for the #NationalGolfDay Community Service Project at the National Mall make their way over. Thanks to @FinchTurf and @JohnDeere for their continued support of community service projects.

Kurtis Wolford (@KurtisWolford), director of golf course maintenance at both Ancil Hoffman Golf Course in Carmichael, Calif., and Campus Commons Golf Course in Sacramento, Calif., and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, is honored at #NationalGolfDay with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented with Toro, for #GolfAdvocacy work. Wolford cofounded the Sacramento Golf Industry Water Task Force and has met with various legislators over the years discussing H-2B workforce challenges and environmental regulations. gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Ryan Standifird (@StandifirdRyan), golf course superintendent at @LongbowGolfClub in Mesa, Ariz., and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, is honored at #NationalGolfDay with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented with Toro, for #GolfAdvocacy work with numerous legislators demonstrating how local golf courses are promoting sustainable resource use (presenting the state's BMPs) while contributing to Arizona’s economy. He was also able to highlight the @TheFirstGreen program, sharing what the program does for both students and educators, as well as for the future of the game. Learn more: gcsaa.org/who-we-are/med…

Casey Anderson, assistant golf course superintendent at Colorado's City Park Nine Golf Course and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, is honored at #NationalGolfDay with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented with Toro, for #GolfAdvocacy work in Colorado, educating the office of Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) of the beneficial assets that municipal golf courses are to the broader communities that they serve. Learn more: gcmonline.com/course/environ…

The GCSAA #NationalGolfDay Delegation Dinner provides an opportunity for the GCSAA cohort of the @GolfCoalition to gather and celebrate #GolfAdvocacy accomplishments and endeavors. Thank to @HarrellsLLC and @EnvuGolfUS for making it possible and supporting industry advocacy initiatives.

Experts say a national survey of the turfgrass industry by the USDA could positively impact research, funding and advocacy efforts. Learn why it's one of the topics of discussion for this year's National Golf Day: bit.ly/4d54r7a @GCSAA @golfcoalition

This morning, GCSAA's Government Affairs committee kicked off #NationalGolfDay meetings with visits to the @EPA and @USDOL. These meetings provided an opportunity to discuss the benefits and needs of the golf course management industry and the golf industry as a whole. Agenda items included #H2B visas, workforce development initiatives, land use, economic impact, environmental sustainability and collaboration opportunities. Find out more about GCSAA's #GolfAdvocacy initiatives, including the Priority Issues Agenda: lnkd.in/gcjXSQft

Our #NationalGolfDay meetings led us to the @USDOL with our @GCSAA Government Affairs Committee. Good chat on a host of issues—labor shortages, #H2B visas, workforce development and opportunities to work together on solutions. #GolfAdvocacy

National Golf Day activities begin in DC today! Learn more about the issues @GCSAA members will discuss with legislators this week: bit.ly/4djfc7f

Congrats to members on achieving the Certified Turf Equipment Manager designation — the highest recognition that can be achieved by turf EM professionals. • Christopher Proulx: Bull’s Bridge Golf Club (first from Connecticut) • Alexander Grengs: Xili Golf & Country Club in Shenzhen, China (first from China) • Matthew Wise: Sun City Hilton Head – Okatie Creek Course (first from South Carolina) • Patrick Drinkard (@L_E_R_llc): Fair Oaks Ranch Golf & Country Club (Texas) Learn more about CTEM: gcsaa.org/ctem