Lawrence, Kan. (March 24, 2026) – The Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents 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 Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS establishes its membership in the Foundation’s Platinum Tee Club, which recognizes organizations that donate $5,000 or more annually to the GCSAA Foundation.

“We are grateful to the Mid-Atlantic chapter for their donation to the Centennial Campaign,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “Our chapters are the backbone of the association, and this type of support from them helps us ensure a bright future for the profession and the game.”

The Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1928, it is dedicated to providing value to members through programs and services that advance the profession.

"The Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS is honored to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign,” Shaun O'Connor, president of the Mid-Atlantic Association of GCS said. “GCSAA has played a critical role in elevating the profession of golf course management, and this campaign ensures that leadership, research and education continue to advance. We are proud to stand alongside other chapters in investing in the long-term success of our members and the game we serve." 

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