GCSAA SCHOLARS COMPETITION

The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. It was developed to recognize outstanding students working toward careers in golf course management or other related areas of the golf course industry.

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GCSAA Scholars Competition

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Andrew Dorland wins Mendenhall Award in 2024 GCSAA Scholars Competition

...Andrew Dorland wins Mendenhall Award in 2024 GCSAA Scholars Competition, of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2024 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. It was developed to recognize, of Plant and Soil Sciences. He was also a 2023 GCSAA Scholars Competition Scholars Award winner, award of the GCSAA Scholars Competition is named for the late Chet Mendenhall, who was a charter member

Elliott Pope earns top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition

...Elliott Pope earns top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition, of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2022 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. It was developed to recognize, of becoming a head golf course superintendent.” The top award of the GCSAA Scholars Competition, and be a member of GCSAA. From playing mini-golf beginning at age 2 to advancing to par-3

Elliott Pope earns top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition for second year in a row

...Elliott Pope earns top award in GCSAA Scholars Competition for second year in a row, of the Mendenhall Award of $6,000 in the 2023 Scholars Competition offered through the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). The GCSAA Scholars Competition is funded by the Robert Trent Jones Endowment and administered by the GCSAA Foundation. It was developed to recognize, Scholars Competition is named for the late Chet Mendenhall, who was a charter member of GCSAA, a past, and be a member of GCSAA. Pope has had a longstanding passion for the game of golf since childhood. From playing

Scholarships

... and educators, children and grandchildren of GCSAA members, and foreign students studying in the United States. Details for each opportunity are available below. GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Scholars Competition benefits turf management students Read More Dr. James Watson, Scholarships GCSAA believes in investing in the future of the profession. To ensure this, GCSAA's philanthropic arm, the GCSAA Foundation, administers a number of different

Consider a donation to the GCSAA Foundation

If you are a GCSAA member or affiliated chapter looking to make a charitable contribution to a great cause, please consider the GCSAA Foundation. The foundation secures funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals.

...Consider a donation to the GCSAA Foundation, by Grass Clippings), Garske Grants, Scholars Competition, Dr. James Watson Fellowship Program, Allan, that advances the work of golf course management professionals If you are a GCSAA member or affiliated chapter looking to make a charitable contribution to a great cause, please consider the GCSAA Foundation. The Foundation is the association's philanthropic organization, founded in 1955 as the GCSAA, professionals. Some of the popular member programs funded by the GCSAA Foundation include the ENVU

Foundation Education

... of being leaders in the profession. Scholarships for turfgrass students and researchers GCSAA Scholars Competition Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award Dr. James Watson Fellowship Program Larry Powell, GCSAA Foundation funds extensive education Helps superintendents, assistants, equipment managers and students The GCSAA Foundation recognizes that an increased knowledge, for those just embarking in a career in golf course management, works in tandem with GCSAA to provide

GCSAA INDUSTRY PARTNERS

This second to last post focuses on GCSAA's industry partners. This post isn’t meant to be a blanket “you must buy from these companies” post, but rather communicate the fact these partners support you and your profession through the funding of GCSAA education programs, scholarships, leadership opportunities and networking events.

...GCSAA INDUSTRY PARTNERS, Collegiate Turf Bowl Envu Superintendent Grant Program GCSAA Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter Leadership Symposium Chapter, , or rediscover, the great benefits afforded to you through your GCSAA membership. This second to last post focuses on GCSAA's industry partners. This post isn’t meant to be a blanket “you must buy, profession through the funding of GCSAA education programs, scholarships, leadership opportunities

CHAPTER EDUCATION GRANTS

With support from ClubProcure, the GCSAA Foundation is offering one-time chapter grants for qualified member education events held in 2023. Affiliated GCSAA chapters may apply for a grant of up to $1,000 to help fund educational events.

... Program GCSAA Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event, With support from ClubProcure, the GCSAA Foundation is offering one-time chapter grants for qualified member education events held in 2023. Affiliated GCSAA chapters may apply for a grant of up to $1,000, for reimbursement. GCSAA Foundation staff will promote and collect all grant applications. Working with the GCSAA Foundation board of trustees, or its designee, staff will score applications and make

CHAPTER CONNECTION

... Program GCSAA Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter, the Chapter Connection communications. 35. Chapter Connection GCSAA is only as strong as its, between chapters and GCSAA, as well as the chapter themselves. To assist with managing communications between GCSAA and affiliated chapters, the Chapter Connection communication was established, as the requirements of affiliated GCSAA chapters. For example, a recent Chapter Connection email

GCSAA MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM

Saving money through the GCSAA member savings program is one way of saying thank you for your GCSAA membership.

...GCSAA MEMBER SAVINGS PROGRAM, Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter Leadership Symposium Chapter, Saving money: I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like saving money. Saving money through the GCSAA member savings program is one way of saying thank you for your GCSAA membership. Through the member savings program, GCSAA has partnered with trusted companies to offer exclusive savings on a variety of personal and professional products. 48. GCSAA Member Savings Program The companies involved

GCSAA CHAPTER LEADERS SYMPOSIUM

Hosted in the spring at GCSAA Headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., each year, the symposium provides leadership training, development and support to chapters. It also highlights the programs and services available to chapters through GCSAA and provides an opportunity for chapter leaders and executives to network with their peers from around the country.

...GCSAA CHAPTER LEADERS SYMPOSIUM, and Trade Show apps Collegiate Turf Bowl Envu Superintendent Grant Program GCSAA Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event , February and March hold two of my favorite events of the year, with the GCSAA Conference, may add. 33. Chapter Leaders Symposium Hosted in the spring at GCSAA Headquarters in Lawrence, Kan, highlights the programs and services available to chapters through GCSAA and provides

ROUNDS 4 RESEARCH

It’s Rounds 4 Research week (R4R). Courses from across the world donate rounds to be auctioned off to raise money for local GCSAA chapters and turfgrass foundations.

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Vince Romo wins GCSAA’s Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award

...Vince Romo wins GCSAA’s Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award, Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) through the GCSAA Foundation. Previously part of the GCSAA Scholars Competition, the Allan MacCurrach Jr. Award was revamped in 2021 as a stand-alone award, a career as a superintendent or related profession, be 23 years of age or older and be a GCSAA, agronomist in 1974 and was the GCSAA Distinguished Service Award winner in 1994. He was a member of GCSAA for 31 years and was one of the first to become a certified golf course superintendent

EXCEL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Nufarm and the GCSAA announced their partnership in the creation of the EXCEL Leadership Program in October 2017 to offer leading-edge development opportunities for future golf course management leaders. Fast Forward to 2023, this program is the premier program for GCSAA Class C members and has been churning out future leaders and superintendents since its inception.

... Collegiate Turf Bowl Envu Superintendent Grant Program GCSAA Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter Leadership Symposium Chapter Outreach Grant Chapter, . EXCEL Leadership Program Nufarm and the GCSAA announced their partnership in the creation, golf course management leaders. Fast Forward to 2023, this program is the premier program for GCSAA, and a trip to the annual GCSAA Conference and Trade Show for assistant golf course superintendents

EXCEL, other GCSAA member benefits helped Matthew Becker grow his career

...EXCEL, other GCSAA member benefits helped Matthew Becker grow his career, .” In 2018, he was named a GCSAA Scholars Competition winner, and he completed his Assistant, GCSAA member Matthew Becker highlights professional development opportunities GCSAA provides, -year GCSAA member, has always had a passion for plants, the outdoors and the game of golf. While an undergraduate student at North Dakota State University, Becker joined GCSAA and quickly found many benefits that set him up for success. “I wanted to be part of GCSAA because of all the opportunities it

2024 News Releases | GCSAA

...2024 News Releases | GCSAA, Dorland wins Mendenhall Award in 2024 GCSAA Scholars Competition Oct 15, 10 members to the 2025 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Dec 31, 2024 Full story Club Car supports GCSAA programs through significant, Matt Gourlay recognized with the 2025 GCSAA President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship Dec 10, 2024 Full story GCSAA

GOLF COURSE BMPs

While a variety of topics are discussed with Congress during National Golf Day meetings, a couple of the main items are golf’s environmental benefits and the Best Management Practices (BMP) program which includes a golf course management BMP document for all 50 states.

... Scholarships GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter Leadership Symposium Chapter, GCSAA leaders take part in meetings with the EPA, and USDA, a community service project, followed, serves. Recognizing the need to be a leader on the BMP effort, in 2017, GCSAA engaged, and GCSAA superintendents in each of the 50 states. Steering committees were established and worked, through GCSAA’s website. Each of the state BMP manual is available through GCSAA’s BMP Planning Guide

GCSAA PODCAST

According to reports (again there are many reports available), there are nearly half a billion podcast listeners worldwide, with over 160 million in the U.S. alone. So, what better way to reach these listeners and tell the great story of GCSAA members than through the GCSAA Podcast?

...GCSAA PODCAST, GCSAA Scholars Competition GCSAA Virtual Education Event Chapter Leadership Symposium, in the U.S. alone. What better way to reach these listeners and tell the great story of GCSAA members than through the GCSAA Podcast 45. GCSAA Podcast Last week I highlighted GCM magazine and how, and the public alike. The GCSAA Podcast does just the same (along with all the great golf course management podcasts out there). Beginning in September 2018, the first episode featured GCSAA CEO Rhett