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.
First (Green) impressions at GIS 2019 February 5, 2019 For students from a San Diego-area school, a GIS-tied event offered an introduction to the world of golf.
Host a children’s pollinator workshop at your golf course February 2019 Bee engaged! Introduce local youth and their families to your golf course and the importance of pollinators with a children’s pollinator workshop. Here’s a blueprint for planning an event.
Golf course gardens grow community December 2018 Golf + gourds = the city of Denver’s initiative to expand natural areas on its courses, boost participation in the game and benefit its citizens.
First Green gains traction in Maryland October 11, 2018 The STEM education program has a waiting list, TV coverage and an engaged network of superintendent hosts in the Mid-Atlantic.
The First Tee links up with alternative learning program in Virginia May 9, 2018 At Birdwood Golf Course in Charlottesville, middle and high school students build golf skills, confidence and character.
A First Green first at Patty Jewett Golf Course February 2018 A Colorado course with close ties to an elementary school deepened its connection through a First Green field trip.
Youth movement: Marlton Golf Club March 2017 A desire to increase inclusion and diversity in the golf industry — with a special focus on youth — drives the African-American owners of Marlton Golf Club.
Button Hole Golf Course: Pressing the right buttons September 2016 Superintendent John Rourke has found a rewarding home at Button Hole Golf Course, a facility that caters to those who may otherwise never discover the game.
Groundwork for greatness December 2015 At Westmoor Country Club, an internship program for Milwaukee youth has proved rewarding both for the young men who participate and the superintendent at its helm.