Giving You a Voice in the Industry

Why should I be a GCSAA member?
Partnering with GCSAA provides you with the resources you need to be a valuable asset to your team and facility. As a GCSAA member, you will have the ability to connect with peers in the industry, pursue further professional education programs and participate in the world’s leading membership organization dedicated to advancing golf course management.

Why should my superintendent endorse my GCSAA membership?
 In today’s competitive environment, your golf operation needs every advantage for success, and course conditions are the key driver. In a 2005 Golf Digest survey of avid golfers, 88% said they would prefer to play a course that is in very good condition but not as challenging, as opposed to a course that is not in good condition, but is very challenging.

“Today’s assistants are challenged in reaching their goal of becoming a golf course superintendent. As a 10-year member of the GCSAA, I have been given the opportunity to achieve many things in my pursuit of becoming a golf course superintendent some day.

My membership provided me with the ability to volunteer on many committees which, in turn, helped me network with peers and mentors in the industry. At an early stage in my career I was able to apply and was awarded a position in the first Toro Tournament Training Program at Pinehurst No. 2. Most recently I was able to participate in the Assistant Task Group at the GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kansas.

The GCSAA website has allowed me to research, helped me in preparing for job interviews and provided me with templates on financial management. Anytime I have needed something, the staff has been extremely helpful and pleasant.

The industry relationships I have fostered are as a result of the GCSAA. I have come to meet some very influential people in our industry and I don’t think this experience would have been possible if it were not for being a member of the GCSAA.” 

Tavis Horton
Assistant Superintendent
Birmingham Country Club

With GCSAA membership, core staff will have the advantage of a vast comprehensive array of resources and tools to help provide the best possible playing conditions for your facility. GCSAA is also at the forefront of environmental leadership in golf and is dedicated to growing the game. When assistant superintendents are GCSAA members, they stay on top of the latest education and information to keep their facilities current and add tremendous value to the team.

How does GCSAA support the Assistant Superintendent profession?
GCSAA advocates on behalf of the profession and the industry with a variety of programs and services. Our Assistant Superintendent Committee is made up of GCSAA Assistant Superintendents from across the country. This group gathers to discuss the state of the profession, review opportunities GCSAA currently offers for Assistant Superintendents and discuss ideas for programs and services for GCSAA to consider implementing.

Listening to Assistant Superintendents helps us stay abreast of their ever-changing needs. At GCSAA, we continually work to provide resources and tools that support our members’ career and facility success.

What are some of the benefits GCSAA offers its Assistant Superintendent members?

How can I take advantage of this support?

You can sign up for GCSAA today. Simply fill out an application and send it, along with your dues payment, to:

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
P.O. Box 219004
Kansas City , MO 64121- 9004

We look forward to working with you to support your needs and advance the success of your facility.