California Alliance for Golf honored by GCSAA for advocacy efforts December 15, 2020 The coalition brings together different sectors of California’s golf industry to protect and promote the game as a unified entity.
Mitch Savage wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award February 25, 2020 Outreach as a GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador has led to additional opportunities for the Colorado superintendent to represent the golf industry.
Golf advocacy: John Boehner entertains, informs at GIS 2020 January 28, 2020 The former speaker of the House dispensed insider tales and advocacy tips in his address to GCSAA’s Grassroots Ambassadors.
Kyle Barton wins Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award December 31, 2019 From hosting course visits for policymakers to mentoring fellow ambassadors, the Michigan superintendent is a standout advocate for the golf industry.
Peter Gorman wins GCSAA’s Excellence in Government Affairs Award December 17, 2019 The 21-year GCSAA member has been at the forefront of Connecticut’s water conversation, representing the golf industry in planning and policy recommendations.
Virginia GCSA commended for Chesapeake Bay watershed cleanup efforts October 2, 2019 The Virginia golf industry’s example offers other states a guide for getting out ahead of water quality concerns.
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.