Lawrence, Kan. (Feb. 17, 2026) – The Inland Empire Golf Course Superintendents Association has generously donated $5,000 to the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to support the new Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign.

GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13, 2026, and it has embarked on a Centennial fundraising campaign to establish a new endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, Col. John Morley, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund new and innovative initiatives for the next 100 years.

The Inland Empire GCSA is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the Inland Empire GCSA is a new member of the Foundation’s Platinum Tee Club, which recognizes organizations that donate $5,000 or more annually to the GCSAA Foundation. The Inland Empire GCSA is also recognized at the Statesmans Club Level in the Foundation’s Cumulative Giving Program, which recognizes donors that have contributed between $10,000 and $24,999 since 1987.

“GCSAA is grateful to the Inland Empire GCSA for its continued support of the association and for its recent donation to the Foundation’s Centennial Campaign,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “Establishing this endowment to fund innovative research, education and advocacy for the next 100 years and beyond is no small feat, and we thank the Inland Empire GCSA for leaning in to help us ensure a successful campaign and to help sustain the vitality of the game.”

The Inland Empire GCSA is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1948, the chapter continues to uphold its mission of serving members, advancing the profession and promoting the enjoyment of golf through responsible golf course management practices.

“It is important to our association to be a part of the inception of such a significant program that will help provide future initiatives supporting the industry,” said Lori Russell, Inland Empire GCSA executive director.

To learn more about the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign, visit gcsaa.org/centennial-campaign.