GCSAA

08/30/2026

Day 85:

Arnold Palmer's influence extended far beyond his accomplishments as a player. As the inaugural recipient of the Old Tom Morris Award, Palmer was recognized for helping grow and elevate the game of golf around the world.

Celebrate 100 years of leadership in golf course management: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcsaa-founded-in-1926

08/29/2026

A morning refresh at Oakmont.

(Presented by GCSAA)

08/29/2026

Every name on this wall represents a golfer taking a moment to thank someone who shares their love for the game. Check out the latest additions, then add your superintendent to the growing list.

Check out the latest additions to see if your super has already made the cut: https://thankasuper.org/

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

Day 84:

A nod to golf's Scottish roots, the distinctive plaid jackets became one of the more memorable moments in GCSAA history. Inspired by Old Tom Morris and the Gordon clan tartan, the jackets reflected the association's connection to the game's heritage.

Follow the centennial countdown: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcsaa-founded-in-1926

08/28/2026

Grow in your career: Apply for the Melrose Leadership Academy or the Melrose Equipment Management Experience by Sept. 15. Participants will attend the 2027 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show: https://www.gcsaa.org/career/leadership-programs

08/28/2026

Day 83:

The transition to “Golf Course Management” reflected the expanding responsibilities of superintendents and the increasingly sophisticated science behind maintaining golf facilities. The magazine remains one of the association's most visible educational resources.

Discover more stories from GCSAA's first century: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcsaa-founded-in-1926

Golf Course Management

08/27/2026

2027 GCSAA Board of Directors candidates announced: The Nominating Committee has selected the candidates who will be voted on at the Annual Meeting at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in New Orleans on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2027. Discover the candidates: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/about-us/annual-meeting/2027-annual-meeting-preview

08/27/2026

Day 82:

Named for one of the profession's most influential communicators, the Leo Feser Award once again recognized excellence in golf course management writing after more than two decades. The award reinforces the importance of sharing knowledge and advancing the profession through education.

Explore the milestones that shaped GCSAA: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/gcsaa-founded-in-1926

08/26/2026

Ninth Nufarm US Turf & Ornamental EXCEL Leadership Program class announced: Eight assistant superintendent members of GCSAA have been chosen for the leadership program. The three-year program offers leadership training for personal, career and community/industry stewardship for assistant superintendents – the future leaders in the golf course management industry. Learn about the crew: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news/2026/08/25/assistant-superintendents-chosen-for-ninth-class-of-excel-leadership-program