GCSAA

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[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Best wishes to members and their teams this week as they host tournaments:

⛳ Riviera Country Club's Marshall Dick: @USGA @USWomensOpen
⛳ @TCCMuirfield's Chad Mark: @PGATOUR's @MemorialGolf
⛳ @TPCWisconsin's @LeonardTPCWi: @ChampionsTour's @AmFamChamp
⛳ @ThornbladeClub's @JordanStrange1A: @KornFerryTour's @BMWCharityProAm

Find available tournament fact sheets: https://t.co/yKASsbx0GV

[GCM_Magazine @GCM_Magazine]

As day one practice rounds conclude for the @uswomensopen, it's all about divots, blowers, bunkers and mowers out at Riviera.

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Don't miss your shot! Presented in partnership with @NufarmUSTurf, the EXCEL Leadership Program provides two, two-day education and training sessions and a trip to the annual @GCSAAConference for assistant golf course superintendents. Submit an application by June 15 for a chance to advance your career and grow your professional network: https://t.co/dNKZ3mjnWd

[GCM_Magazine @GCM_Magazine]

Women volunteers are out in force for the fifth year at Riviera for the @uswomensopen, prepping the course for some of the sport's best female players. @GCSAA

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Rhett Evans will conclude his tenure as CEO of GCSAA effective Sept. 29, 2027, following nearly two decades of leadership and service to the association and the golf course management profession. Evans will continue serving fully as CEO throughout the transition period, providing organizational leadership, strategic oversight, and direction for the association’s ongoing initiatives, member programs and industry partnerships. Learn more: https://t.co/jSF49LWfs1

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

During the Chesapeake Challenge at Queenstown Harbor Golf Course, @MidAtlGCSAA and @ESAGCS recognized Bill Springirth, Sr., and GCSAA Board of Director Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS, with "Completion of BMP Adoption" certificates.

You can get started on your BMPs today with GCSAA's enhanced and streamlined process: https://t.co/D7PYaU537x

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

The @GCSANJ1926 has donated $5,000 to the @GCSAAFoundation to support the Col. John Morley Centennial Campaign. GCSAA will turn 100 on Sept. 13 and has established the endowment honoring GCSAA’s founder, with a goal of raising $1 million to fund innovation for the next 100 years. https://t.co/pT3XNczBzk

[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

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Harrell’s LLC has donated $50,000 to the GCSAA Foundation to support the pillars of education, research, advocacy and community outreach. @HarrellsLLC began its support of the @GCSAAFoundation in 2007, and Jack Harrell III continues the legacy of his father, Jack Harrell Jr., the late CEO and chairman of Harrell’s.

Learn more about the donation: https://t.co/U45ueLyJCf

[Rhett Evans @GCSAACEO]

Excellence doesn’t happen by accident. 👏

Congrats to the newly & recertified CGCS members who’ve invested in their profession, their facilities + the future of golf course management.

See the full list — and learn how you can pursue CGCS certification: https://t.co/i2LDBxMoqA

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Get started on yhour BMPs today. GCSAA is here to help: https://t.co/sI21vNSGZC

[Ryan Kraushofer, CGCS @GolfSuper2GM]

Thanks to @GCSAA Josh Tapp for attending today’s Chesapeake Challenge and engaging @MidAtlGCSAA and @ESAGCS members on the importance of Facility BMPs. With the Chesapeake Bay in our backyard, it’s critical that we continue to be strong environmental stewards. 🌱 ⛳

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Best wishes to members and their teams this week as they host tournaments:

⛳@Omni La Costa Resort and Spa's Michael Millsop: @NCAA D1 Men’s Championships
⛳ @RaleighCC's Billy Cole: @KornFerryTour's @UNCHealthChamp
⛳ Seaview Hotel & Golf Club's William Leedom: @LPGA's @ShopRiteLPGA

Find available tournament fact sheets: https://t.co/yKASsbxywt

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

The First Green and Workforce Development Task Group was in town last week to discuss initiatives and ideas pertaining to these important programs aimed at growing golf. Thanks to the task group volunteers for investing in the future!

Learn more about both programs:
→ @TheFirstGreen: https://t.co/JzrpvpJBb0
→ Workforce Development: https://t.co/nfnz73Dkhm

[Michael Benton @michaelsbenton]

Big shout out to @GCSAA and @PLCCGCS
Proud to be part of moving our industry forward and dispelling the myths about how our work impacts the environment. Golf is good!

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Be part of the first class! The newly launched Advance Leadership Program, made possible by @JacobsenTurf, is a career development opportunity for superintendents with less than 5 years of full-time superintendent experience. The program combines virtual learning with in-person experiences at GCSAA headquarters and #GCSAAConference in New Orleans. Apply by June 1: https://t.co/S5YypjrqmO

[GCSAA @GCSAA]

Set your facility apart by completing a BMP: GCSAA has best management practices guidelines for environmental stewardship to help you and your team improve your facility. Learn more about why BMPs are important and get started on your facility’s BMP today with the recently optimized tool: https://t.co/wFER4dn0nv

[Par Aide Products Co @ParAide]

In New Orleans this week helping plan the 2027 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show.

What a transformation NOLA has had since the last time the show was here in 2009.

Can’t wait to see you in January!