First Green

06/23/2026

There are three exciting First Green events scheduled in the Midwest this summer, and we would love to see more! If you're interested in hosting a First Green field trip this summer or fall, we encourage you to reach out and ask questions. This is a great opportunity for summer camps and groups to get outside and learn about golf course management. Please reach out to Kera Matchett, GCSAA at [email protected] or (785) 312-5101.
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06/19/2026

First Tee students had a great trip to the UW Turfgrass Facility for a First Green event last week. Thank you for teaching the next generation!
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05/27/2026

Way to go Maine and New Hampshire! Welcome to First Green.

05/26/2026

Our First Green and Workforce Development Task Group members are the best! We had such a great day last week.

05/18/2026

We had perfect weather and a great group of 5th graders from Christ the King at Waverley Country Club this morning!

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05/12/2026

May is full of First Green field trips! Thank you to the GCSAA members hosting events in the first two weeks of the month.

05/05/2026

Congratulations, Ryan, and thank you for your committment to First Green!

Ryan Standifird, golf course superintendent at Longbow Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz., and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, is honored at with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented with Toro, for 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 First Green program, sharing what the program does for both students and educators, as well as for the future of the game. Learn more: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news-release/2026/03/10/standifird--wolford-named-grassroots-ambassador-leadership-award-winners-from-gcsaa

04/30/2026

Wow, two field trips in one week at Heritage Park Golf Course! Today they hosted 6th graders from Merriam Park Elementary.

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04/28/2026

It was a bit chilly, but we still had a fun time at Heritage Park Golf Course in Olathe, KS. The team hosted 98 fourth and fifth graders from Tomahawk Elementary. When asked if the students had any final questions, one question was asked: "Can we come again?"☺️
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