Women currently make up only a small percentage of the overall turfgrass industry. By developing women leaders, inclusivity within the industry will grow through their actions and by the examples they set.

The Atlanta Country Club equipment manager was instrumental in the founding of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) and was one of the first GCSAA members to earn CTEM designation.

Ernesto Martinez, a student at Penn State University and one-year GCSAA member, is the winner of the 2025 Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award of $10,000 from GCSAA, administered through the GCSAA Foundation. The Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award benefits non-traditional students seeking a career in golf course or turf management.

Twenty-three students were chosen from the GCSAA Scholars Competition to receive merit-based awards for course/turf management or related fields. Dan Miller, a student at Michigan State University, is the Mendenhall Award winner, the top award in the competition.

The GCSAA Foundation has awarded one-time education grants to 40 GCSAA-affiliated chapters through the Chapter Education Grants, presented in partnership with ClubProcure.

GCSAA, in conjunction with other global superintendent groups, is recognizing those who are essential to golf’s success with international “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day” on Sept. 9.

The Palm Beach GCSA has again generously donated $7,500 to the GCSAA Foundation. The gift will be divided evenly to support the Foundation’s annual fund, the First Green STEAM education program and Rounds 4 Research.

Ron Prescott, 30-year member of GCSAA, will be the GCSAA liaison for GCSAA-affiliated chapters in Alabama, the Florida panhandle, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.

Finney, a 35-year GCSAA member who joined the staff in 2016, will retire on April 3, 2026.

The projects will receive a combined $182,000 from a GCSAA Foundation block grant.

The videos are available for free on gcsaa.org exclusively for GCSAA members.

GCSAA’s First Green program is the only environmental outreach program that uses the golf course as a living laboratory.

The average salary for golf course superintendents has climbed to $121,238 annually.

For the fourth year in a row, the GCSAA Foundation’s Rounds 4 Research auction broke records, yielding $753,135 during its April 21-27 online auction.

Leader in turf equipment innovation joins GCSAA’s Partner Recognition Program.

Agronomic solutions company supports priority initiatives with $50,000 donation.

More than 1,600 rounds of golf are available to bid on now through April 27.

Chris Ortmeier and Clinton Tingen have demonstrated growth in advocacy and advancement of the GCSAA Priority Issues Agenda.

The 2025 course lineup includes rounds at Bandon Dunes, Nanea Golf Club, Sutton Bay, Sand Valley Resort, French Lick Resort and many more.

Former EPA Region 7 acting deputy regional administrator will provide strategic direction for environmental initiatives.

The GCSAA Health in Action 5K/2K is presented in partnership with Syngenta.

The $8,849 donation amount represents the total number of meters to the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.

Survey series started in 2006 provides critical data to golf industry for assessment and best practices.

Philanthropic organization of GCSAA advances the work of golf course management professionals .

Leader in autonomous mowers joins GCSAA’s Partner Recognition Program.

Online video series will focus on crew education.

San Diego event saw highest education participation since 2008.

 Ryan S. Kraushofer, CGCS, and Brian J. Roth, CGCS, join GCSAA Board of Directors.

Toro has assisted the GCSAA Foundation in raising nearly $4 million for turfgrass research.

A roundtable discussion featuring USGA CEO Mike Whan and GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans and moderated by Golf Digest Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Jerry Tarde will take place Feb. 5 during the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show.

The Watson Fellowship Program recognizes future educators and researchers for their contributions to scientific advancement of the turfgrass industry.

Turf and ornamental leader increases support in GCSAA’s Partner Recognition Program.

Keynote presenters will reveal the secrets to resilience and embracing the impossible.

The selected superintendents and equipment managers will receive professional development, networking and educational opportunities through the Melrose programs.