Tennessee Golf Course Superintendents Association

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

Tennessee’s influence on the Presidents Cup extends beyond Brandt Snedeker as captain 🇺🇸⛳️

Paul Carter, superintendent at The Bear Trace at Harrison Bay and president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, was at Medinah supporting the course staff and volunteers while connecting with fellow golf associations and industry partners.

Proud to see Paul representing Tennessee and the professionals whose work makes golf’s biggest stages possible!

09/08/2026

🧢 GIVEAWAY! ⛳️

It’s National Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day, so we’re showing some love to the people who make great golf possible every single day in Tennessee.

We’re giving away one of these new 🔥 Tennessee turfgrass hats to one lucky winner!

To enter:
⛳️ Tag a superintendent who deserves a THANK YOU
👊 Follow Tennessee GCSA and TN Turfgrass Association
📲 Share this post to your story

Every great round starts with a great crew behind the scenes. Today, make sure they hear it.

👏

08/19/2026

🏆 TTA Stars of the Industry Award nominations are officially open!

Each year, the Tennessee Turfgrass Association recognizes the individuals, organizations, facilities and professionals who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on Tennessee’s turfgrass industry. Now is your opportunity to help us recognize those who deserve to be celebrated.

You do not have to be a TTA member to submit a nomination, so we encourage everyone across the industry to take a moment and recognize the people and places doing exceptional work.

Nominations are now being accepted for:
🏅 Tom Samples Professional of the Year Award
🌱 Environmental Stewardship Award
🏟️ Sports Field of the Year Award — High School, Municipal, Collegiate & Professional
⛳ Golf Course of the Year Award — Public & Private
Think about the professionals who lead by example, the facilities setting a higher standard, and the people whose work makes a difference every day. This is your chance to make sure their efforts are recognized.

📅 Nominations are due October 1!
Submit your nominations at TTAONLINE.ORG

06/22/2026

A busy and memorable week for GCSAA President Paul Carter.

The week began in Ohio with a visit to Sylvania Country Club, the site of the very first GCSAA meeting. The club rededicated the plaque outside the clubhouse commemorating the organization’s beginnings, and Paul had the opportunity to play a round of golf at the place where it all started.

From there, it was on to Shinnecock Hills for the U.S. Open. Paul spent time with the agronomy volunteers helping prepare one of golf’s biggest stages and joined fellow leaders for the GCSAA Foundation Board of Trustees meeting.

From honoring the history of our association to supporting the future of the game, it was a week that showcased the impact of golf course management at every level. ⛳️

06/18/2026

From the lab to the world’s biggest stage. 🌍⚽️

What started as research at the University of Tennessee is now helping shape the future of sports surfaces across the globe. The fLEX Device is improving player safety, field consistency, and performance—from college athletics to the FIFA World Cup.

Proud to see Tennessee innovation making a worldwide impact. 🍊 Read more at the link in our bio!

05/22/2026

represented at the PGA Championship. 🇺🇸⛳️

Bear Trace at Harrison Bay superintendent and current GCSAA President Paul Carter joined GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans last week at the PGA Championship, representing more than 22,000 members nationwide and recognizing the incredible work of golf course superintendents and agronomy teams behind the scenes.

The game wouldn’t be what it is without the people who prepare the stage every single day

05/08/2026

Tennessee golf was proudly represented on Capitol Hill for 🇺🇸⛳️

TGCSA members Mark Stovall, Jay Willis, Bart Cash, Grayson Guthrie, and Paul Carter met with leaders and staff from the offices of Senator Bill Hagerty, Representative David Kustoff, and Representative Chuck Fleischmann to continue conversations surrounding the $1.9 billion impact golf has on the state of Tennessee.

The group discussed the economic, environmental, and community benefits golf provides across Tennessee, while advocating for the continued growth and support of the game statewide.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet with our team and support golf in Tennessee.

05/05/2026

A full day in the nation’s capital. 🇺🇸

TGCSA members took part in community service, industry meetings, and advocacy on Capitol Hill as part of National Golf Day 2026!

04/27/2026

One more hour to get your bids in! ⏰

There are still great deals waiting on courses that haven’t seen much action yet… which means opportunity for you.

Bid now, play later, and support turfgrass research that keeps our courses thriving. 🌱⛳

Link in our bio!