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Nov 2, 2026
GCSAA hosted EPA Region 7 Administrator Jim Macy on Oct. 30 at Swope Memorial Golf Course in Kansas City, Mo.
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Oct 26, 2026
GCSAA welcomed EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and staff from the Administrator’s team to Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J., for a firsthand look at the best management practices shaping modern golf course operations and environmental stewardship.
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Oct 19, 2026
GCSAA has submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Agencies) on the latest rulemaking to clarify the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
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Sep 30, 2026
Patty Jewett Golf Course recently hosted a First Green field trip and welcomed Rep. Jeff Crank (R-CO) to participate in the event and tour the facility.
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Sep 11, 2026
Election Day is Nov. 3, with many states beginning early in-person voting in mid-October. Now is a good time to make sure you have the information you need before voting begins.
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Sep 10, 2026
The EPA and Army Corps have published a supplemental proposal addressing the definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act.
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Aug 28, 2026
Mohawk Golf Club recently welcomed state legislative officials and staff for a half day walk and talk visit hosted by the Empire State Golf Alliance.
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Aug 24, 2026
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision involving glyphosate and the regulation of pesticide labels.
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Aug 24, 2026
On July 14, 2026, the U.S. House passed the Sunshine Protection Act (H.R. 139) by a substantial bipartisan vote of 308–117. The legislation would make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-a-year clock changes.
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Aug 17, 2026
Congress is honoring GCSAA’s Centennial with bipartisan, commemorative resolutions in both the Senate and House of Representatives. H. Res. 1455 and S. Res. 834 each honor GCSAA’s 100 years of serving its members, advancing their profession and improving communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.
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Jun 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers seeking H-2B workers with an Oct. 1, 2026, start date that the filing window opens July 3, 2026 (12:00 a.m. ET), and closes July 5, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET). Applications filed before the opening of the window will be denied.
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Jun 29, 2026
GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador John Coupland hosts staff from Rep. Dale Strong’s (AL-05) office at Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, where Coupland and his team were able to showcase the facility and discuss golf’s impact on the local economy.
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Jun 29, 2026
The GCSAA Government Affairs Committee met with EPA administrator during National Golf Day to discuss environmental topics and initiatives critical to golf course management, including concerns with the Clean Air Act waiver, which allowed CARB to implement zero-emissions standards for landscaping equipment sold in California.
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Jun 12, 2026
GCSAA's Michael Lee, senior manager, government affairs, recently had the opportunity to attend the Empire State Golf Alliance inaugural advocacy event at the New York State Capitol in Albany, and it was an inspiring day focused on advancing the game of golf in the state.
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Jun 8, 2026
UPDATE: On June 10, 2026, the House Appropriations Committee passed the FY 27 Homeland Security
Appropriations bill with the certified seasonal employer cap relief provision
included. Action will next take place in the
Senate and GCSAA will use the Grassroots Ambassadors to support a similar outcome.
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May 18, 2026
One GCSAA members attended the annual GCSAA delegation dinner on May 3, 2026 of National Golf Day week at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Crystal City, Virginia.
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May 18, 2026
GCSAA is celebrating another successful National Golf Day!
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May 18, 2026
On May 13–15, GCSAA’s Government Affairs Director Chava McKeel joined industry leaders, regulatory professionals, and government officials at the 2026 Regulatory Conference in Crystal City, Va., hosted by RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment) and CropLife America.
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Apr 22, 2026
Site visit hosted by Grassroots Ambassador Don Garrett, CGCS, provides strong example of advocacy in action by connecting federal staff directly with the people and places behind the golf industry
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Apr 20, 2026
GCSAA weighs in with public comment regarding the EPA’s voluntary information collection request to evaluate and designate organizations as EPA Qualified Conservation Programs or EPA Qualified External Parties
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