First Green

First Green is an innovative environmental education outreach program using golf courses as environmental learning labs.

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

Way to go Maine and New Hampshire! Welcome to First Green.

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

May 2026 was a big month for @TheFirstGreen!
For the first time in the program's history, members hosted First Green field trips in Maine and New Hampshire!

🦠Todd Nichols (Cape Neddick Country Club) hosted 11th and 12th graders from York High School in Cape Neddick, Maine. on May 12.

🧪 Mark Simister (Hidden Creek Country Club) hosted 5th graders from Litchfield Middle School in Litchfield, N.H., on May 18.

🔬 Paul Richmond (The Meadows Golf Club) hosted high schoolers from Imperial Academy in West Gardiner, Maine, on May 19.

First Green is now in 49 states, with a September field trip planned for New Mexico, marking the 50th state! https://t.co/JzrpvpK90y #STEAM #STEM

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

We had perfect weather and a great group of 5th graders from Christ the King at Waverley Country Club this morning!

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[David Phipps @GCSAA_NW]

Lots of great connections today at the @WashingtonFFA State Conference. It's great to see an increased interest in turfgrass management!
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[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

May is full of First Green field trips! Thank you to the @GCSAA members hosting events in the first two weeks of the month.

[David Phipps @GCSAA_NW]

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Ryan Standifird (@StandifirdRyan), golf course superintendent at @LongbowGolfClub in Mesa, Ariz., and GCSAA Grassroots Ambassador, is honored at #NationalGolfDay with the Grassroots Ambassador Leadership Award, presented with Toro, for #GolfAdvocacy work with numerous legislators demonstrating how local golf courses are promoting sustainable resource use (presenting the state's BMPs) while contributing to Arizona’s economy. He was also able to highlight the @TheFirstGreen program, sharing what the program does for both students and educators, as well as for the future of the game. Learn more: https://t.co/b88izO2k14

[David Phipps @GCSAA_NW]

It's another great day at Tumwater Valley Golf Course! Eric Thompson is hosting 8th graders from Tumwater Middle School for a @TheFirstGreen event!
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#WaterConservation #Wildlife
#WaterQuality #TurfgrassTechnology

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

Wow, two field trips in one week at Heritage Park Golf Club! Today they hosted 6th graders from Merriam Park Elementary.
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It was a bit chilly, but we still had a fun time at Heritage Park Golf Course in Olathe, KS. The team hosted 98 fourth and fifth graders from @OlatheTomahawk. When asked if the students had any final questions, one question was asked: "Can we come again?"☺️
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[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

Thank you to the @GCSAA members hosting First Green field trips this week!

[Ron Prescott @GCSAA_SE]

Not a bad way to spend a Monday! Great day at Bear Trace at Cumberland Mt in Crossville, TN with Stone Memorial High School where 22 10-12 graders learned about cup cutting, math on the course, putting, autonomous mowers, and so much more! @TheFirstGreen @TennesseeGCSA

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@GCSAA_SE @TennesseeGCSA Thank you for attending! Looks like it was a great day!

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We enjoyed introducing First Green at The Chevron Championship (@Chevron_Golf) in Houston to students from Yellowstone Schools and Ball High School! Stations focused on what's underneath the turf and sand, cool tools, and drainage. @GCSAA

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

Thank you to all of the @GCSAA members who are hosting First Green field trips today and tomorrow!

[GCSAA Mid-Atlantic Field Staff @GCSAA_MidAtl]

The first @TheFirstGreen at @stonewallresort hosted by @harlyngoldman was a hit! It was so fun to be involved with a great group!

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

We had such a fun day at Milburn Country Club with Santa Fe Trail Elementary 6th graders learning about cup cutting, math on the course, putting, insects, autonomous mowers, and so much more! Not a bad way to spend a Monday. 🙂🪱💚

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@GolfSuper2GM @MidAtlGCSAA @DBottamiller @GCSAA 400 students, wow!

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@GolfSuper2GM @DBottamiller @MidAtlGCSAA @GCSAA Thank you @DBottamiller and @GolfSuper2GM!

[Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS @GolfSuper2GM]

1st time host superintendent @DBottamiller knocked it out of the park today! 129 3rd graders had an amazing day on the course learning how #STEAM is applied in a real world environment! @MidAtlGCSAA @GCSAA @TheFirstGreen

[First Green @TheFirstGreen]

@GolfSuper2GM Great article!