Lawrence, Kan. (Dec. 16, 2025) – The Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association (HAGCSA) 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 Heart of America GCSA is supporting the Centennial Campaign at the Chapter Legacy Leader Level, which recognizes donations of $5,000 or more. With this donation, the HAGCSA renews its membership in the Foundation’s Platinum Tee Club, which recognizes organizations that donate $5,000 or more annually to the GCSAA Foundation. The HAGCSA is also recognized at the Presidential Club Level in the Foundation’s Cumulative Giving Program, which recognizes donors that have contributed between $100,000 and $249,999 since 1987.

“The GCSAA Foundation’s Centennial Campaign aims to sustain the game for the next 100 years, and the generosity from dedicated chapters like the Heart of America GCSA plays a vital role in making this campaign a success and in securing a bright future for the industry,” said GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans.

The Heart of America GCSA is one of the 94 GCSAA-affiliated chapters in North America. Founded in 1933, it remains steadfast in promoting the welfare of the game of golf, the professional image and well-being of individual members, and to uniting industry professional in the area. The HAGCSA continues to be an inclusive, professional organization viewed as the regional leaders in golf course management.

“The Heart of America GCSA and its members are proud to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign and his 100-year impact on our national association. His goals of camaraderie, fellowship, support and compassion for one another are still goals our chapter aspires to," said GCSAA Past President Sandy Queen, CGCS Retired, and HAGCSA executive director.

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