GCSAA and The Warrior Alliance partner to address industry labor shortage, serve veterans February 8, 2023 Program will target service members, veterans and others seeking jobs within golf.
Proud Papa: John Newton, CGCS, wins the 2023 Col. John Morley Award January 2023 A mentor to many and friend to all, Newton, an Iowa golf luminary, will receive the award at the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
What’s the big idea: We’re all recruiters December 2022 Outreach programs play a valuable role in recruiting the industry’s future.
FMC Corp. donates $25,000 to GCSAA Disaster Relief Fund through matching gift program November 17, 2022 Gift assists GCSAA members affected by natural disasters.
Operation Double Eagle success stories November 9, 2022 A Georgia workforce-development program gives veterans skills to succeed in the golf industry, and they’re taking advantage.
Cleaning up a community landmark October 17, 2022 PBI-Gordon and Project EverGreen team up to beautify a neglected Kansas City, Kan., park
GCSAA member cooks up support for Hurricane Ian first responders October 5, 2022 Andy Engelbrecht and friends created BBQ for Heroes to provide hot meals for those on the front lines of storm recovery.
Faith, family and golf course management October 2022 Jim Dickson overcame considerable childhood challenges thanks to a supportive community of friends and loved ones.
Support from golf-allied organizations allows GCSAA Foundation to invest in communities through First Green August 23, 2022 Financial assistance from donors sustains the First Green program.
Turfgrass outreach project takes root in new location July 2022 The U.S. National Arboretum turfgrass outreach program prepares to head to a new home in Maryland.
New partnership encourages diverse future for golf industry July 12, 2022 A dual degree-certificate program connects The Ohio State University, Wilberforce University and Westfield Country Club.
Break room beautification benefits S.C. course crew June 7, 2022 Volunteers show appreciation for maintenance team by refurbishing run-down facilities at Oldfield Golf Club: ‘They deserve someplace nice’
Operation Double Eagle connects veterans with golf course maintenance January 2022 In Augusta, Ga., a new job-training program for U.S. military veterans prepares participants for roles on golf course maintenance crews.
Straight into Compton: SoCal supers revive neglected course August 5, 2021 With its proximity to two schools, the Compton Par 3 Golf Course in Los Angeles was perfectly poised to be grounds for growing the game — it just needed some TLC.
Giving the gift of golf to veterans April 2021 Residents of an Alabama veterans home can now enjoy the game on a custom-made putting green made possible by the Alabama GCSA.
Chaska Par 30: Course renovation prioritizes accessibility February 2020 The forthcoming renovation of the Minnesota muni will not only include infrastructure upgrades, but will make the course more welcoming to golfers of all skill levels and abilities.
LedgeRock Golf Club’s learning lab January 2020 Budding woodworkers get to apply their skills in the real world — and a superintendent gets a hand with stewardship — thanks to a partnership between golf club and school district.
Ready, willing and able: Inclusiveness in golf course maintenance January 2020 Working on the maintenance crew at a Maryland golf club has been a source of pride, belonging for employees with different abilities.
Urban renewal: Harris Park brings golf to Kansas City neighborhood August 2019 Thanks to the vision and efforts of a lifelong resident, a once-blighted neighborhood has been rejuvenated by golf and green space.
Growing young agronomists in Atlanta May 2, 2019 East Lake Golf Club brought the teamwork, science and mathematics of golf course maintenance to an Atlanta charter school for a day of interactive, real-world learning.