Gift will help fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Lawrence, Kan. (June 2, 2026) – The Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association (WWGCSA) has generously donated $5,000 to the GCSAA Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), to support the 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 Western Washington GCSA is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the WWGCSA 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. 

“We are grateful for the WWGCSA’s commitment to supporting the future of the game through its donation to the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign,” said GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans. “GCSAA is strengthened by chapters that prioritize engagement in the association, and we thank the WWGCSA for its generosity and dedication to advancing the turfgrass industry.”

The Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. The WWGCSA, which was founded in 1948, has remained steadfast in its mission to unite turfgrass professionals, provide value to its members and enhance the profession.

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