GCSAA

05/29/2026

During the Chesapeake Challenge at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, Mid-Atlantic GCSA and Eastern Shores Association of Golf Course Superintendents recognized Bill Springirth, Sr., and GCSAA Board of Director Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS, with "Completion of BMP Adoption" certificates.

You can get started on your BMPs today with GCSAA's enhanced and streamlined process: https://www.gcsaa.org/facility/environment-hub/best-management-practices/facility-bmp-planning-guide

05/29/2026

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of New Jersey has donated $5,000 to the GCSAA Foundation to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news/2026/05/26/gcsa-of-new-jersey-supports-the-foundation-s-col.-john-morley-centennial-campaign

05/27/2026

May 2026 was a big month for First Green! For the first time in the program's history, members hosted First Green field trips in Maine and New Hampshire!

🦠Todd Nichols (Cape Neddick Country Club) hosted 11th and 12th-graders from York High School in Cape Neddick, Maine. on May 12.

🧪 Mark Simister (Hidden Creek Country Club) hosted 5th graders from Litchfield Middle School in Litchfield, N.H., on May 18.

🔬 Paul Richmond (The Meadows Golf Club) hosted high schoolers from Imperial Academy in West Gardiner, Maine, on May 19.

First Green is now in 49 states, with a September field trip planned for New Mexico, marking the 50th state! https://www.thefirstgreen.org/

05/27/2026

Harrell’s LLC has donated $50,000 to the GCSAA Foundation to support the pillars of education, research, advocacy and community outreach. Harrell's LLC began its support of the GCSAA Foundation in 2007, and Jack Harrell III continues the legacy of his father, Jack Harrell Jr., the late CEO and chairman of Harrell’s.

Learn more about the donation: https://www.gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news-release/2026/05/26/harrell-s-furthers-legacy-of-support-for-the-gcsaa-foundation

05/26/2026

Best wishes to members and their teams this week as they host tournaments:

⛳Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's Michael Millsop: NCAA D1 Men’s Championships
⛳ Raleigh Country Club's Billy Cole: Korn Ferry Tour's UNC Health Championship
⛳ Seaview Hotel & Golf Club's William Leedom: LPGA's ShopRite LPGA Classic

Find available tournament fact sheets: http://bit.ly/tourney-fact-sheets

05/26/2026

The First Green and Workforce Development Task Group was in town last week to discuss initiatives and ideas pertaining to these important programs aimed at growing golf. Thanks to the task group volunteers for investing in the future!

Learn more about both programs:
→ First Green: https://www.thefirstgreen.org/
→ Workforce Development: https://www.gcsaa.org/career/workforce-development

05/21/2026

Be part of the first class! The newly launched Advance Leadership Program, made possible by Jacobsen Turf Mowers, is a career development opportunity for superintendents with less than 5 years of full-time superintendent experience. The program combines virtual learning with in-person experiences at GCSAA headquarters and GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in New Orleans. Apply by June 1: https://gcsaa.org/who-we-are/media/news/2026/04/28/gcsaa-launches-advance-leadership-program

05/21/2026

Set your facility apart by completing a BMP: GCSAA has best management practices guidelines for environmental stewardship to help you and your team improve your facility. Learn more about why BMPs are important and get started on your facility’s BMP today with the recently optimized tool: https://www.gcsaa.org/facility/environment-hub/best-management-practices

05/21/2026

05/21/2026