Gift will help fund innovative initiatives over the next century

Lawrence, Kan. (Oct. 27, 2026) – The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents (CAGCS) 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 turned 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 Connecticut 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 CAGCS 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. 

“Many thanks to the Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents for supporting the Foundation’s historic Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign – generous donations like this will set the industry up for success for the next century and beyond,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said.

The Connecticut Association of Golf Course Superintendents is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1929, the chapter has long been committed in its mission of serving its members, advancing their profession and promoting the game of golf.

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