Turfco presents a $5,000 check to the EIFG during the 2011 Golf Industry Show.
Turfco presented a $5,000 check to the EIFG during the 2011 Golf Industry Show
Turfco Manufacturing Co. donated $5,000 to The Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Turfco has pledged to donate an additional dollar to the EIFG for every superintendent who enters Turfco's anniversary giveaway.
"Turfco is celebrating 50 years of topdressing by making a donation to the EIFG," said Scott Kinkead, Turfco executive vice president. "We are making this donation on behalf of the hundreds of superintendents who have helped Turfco continually develop innovative topdressers with unprecedented flexibility, performance and control."
With this grant Turfco joins the Platinum Tee Club for donors who contribute $5,000 or more to the EIFG annually. Turfco is a Silver Partner in GCSAA's Partner Recognition Program and is also recognized at the Executive Club level of the EIFG's cumulative giving program for donors who have contributed between $25,000 and $49,999 since 1987.
"We would like to thank Turfco for the long-time support of our members," said Rhett Evans, CEO of the EIFG and GCSAA. "Congratulations to Turfco on its 50th anniversary of inventing the topdresser."
Based in Minneapolis, Minn., Turfco Manufacturing is the topdressing and seeding leader in the golf and sports turf industry. Turfco built the first mechanized top dresser in 1961 and continues to be the first choice of professional turf managers worldwide. By offering the best machines in each category, Turfco provides products that allow turf managers to accomplish topdressing, seeding and material handling objectives. Learn more about Turfco.
The EIFG is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The EIFG concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course.
Backed by the organizations of Golf 20/20 and the World Golf Foundation, the EIFG is leading the golf course industry's commitment to continual environmental improvement through its initiative Golf's Drive Toward Sustainability. Learn more about EIFG.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 19,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Find GCSAA on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information contact:
Mischia Wright, EIFG senior manager, 800-472-7878
