Gift will help fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Lawrence, Kan. (Aug. 18, 2026) – The Georgia 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 Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign.

GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13, 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 Georgia GCSA is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the chapter 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 Georgia GCSA is also a new member of the Governors Club Level of the Foundation’s Cumulative Giving Program, which recognizes donors that have contributed between $50,000 to $99,999 since 1987.

“Thank you to the Georgia GCSA for prioritizing support of this important campaign, which will undoubtedly help set GCSAA, its members and the game up for success well into the future,” said GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans. “We are grateful for your generosity and commitment GCSAA.”

The Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association is one of the 93 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1950, the chapter has stayed true to its mission of enhancing the game of golf and the golf course management profession through advocacy, education, environmental stewardship and recognition for the professionals in the industry.

“The Georgia GCSA is proud to be a Chapter Legacy Leader donor to the Colonel John Morley Centennial Campaign. The GCSAA has played an integral part in the Georgia GCSA ability to grow and thrive in an everchanging environment. Through GCSAA’s constant innovation, education, and research our members have been able to adapt and flourish. The Georgia GCSA is proud to donate towards our industries future,” said Tim Busek, Georgia GCSA executive director.

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