Gift will help fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Lawrence, Kan. (April 14, 2026) – The Ontario Golf Superintendents Association (OGSA) 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 Ontario GSA is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the Ontario GSA 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.

“Thank you to the Ontario GSA for supporting the future of the game and the profession through its donation to the Foundation’s Centennial Campaign,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “The generosity shown by the Ontario GSA undoubtedly strengthens the association and, in turn, the success of this campaign. GCSAA is grateful for the support from the Ontario GSA.”

The Ontario GSA is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1924, the chapter has stayed true to its mission of serving its members, advancing their profession and enriching the quality of golf and its environment.

“The OGSA is proud to celebrate a century of golf course superintendent leadership and innovation, standing on the shoulders of the giants who built our profession. As we look ahead, we know the choices we make today will shape the next 100 years and it is our privilege to support this important initiative and the enduring legacy of the GCSAA,” said Kevin Collier, OGSA president and golf course superintendent at RiverBend Golf Community.

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