Media Mentions

GCSAA Brings STEAM education to life at Chevron LPGA Championship through First Green initiative 813 577 First Green
GCSAA Brings STEAM education to life at Chevron LPGA Championship through First Green initiative
GCSAA’s First Green program participated in the STEAM activities at the 2026 Chevron LPGA Championships, showing even more students the science behind turfgrass management. read more
The Palmer Course at Stonewall Resort plays host to First Green field trip 900 506 First Green
The Palmer Course at Stonewall Resort plays host to First Green field trip
Harlyn Goldman, CGCS, 33-year GCSAA member and golf course superintendent at The Arnold Palmer Signature Course At Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, W.Va., recently hosted a First Green field trip for third through fifth grade students. read more
Springdale Resort to host Bethel Middle School students this spring 1024 764 First Green
Springdale Resort to host Bethel Middle School students this spring
Springdale Resort’s Jeremy Boone, CGCS, MG, 33-year member of GCSAA and the general manager/director of agronomy at the Canton, N.C., golf course, will host Bethel Middle School sixth graders this spring for the school’s annual First Green field trip. read more
First Green in West Virginia 520 300 First Green
First Green in West Virginia
Philip Webb, eight-year GCSAA member and golf course superintendent at Guyan Golf & Country Club in Huntington, W.V., recently hosted a First Green field trip – the first held in West Virginia. read more
GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences 640 480 First Green
GCSAA chapters strengthen engagement with FFA at state conferences
Engaging the next generation in the golf course superintendent and equipment manager professions is a key focus for GCSAA. This commitment is exemplified through ongoing collaborations with the National FFA Organization, which boasts over 1,000,000 students nationwide participating in programs designed to cultivate future leaders in agriculture. read more
Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors 800 535 First Green
Avery County, N.C., students take top FFA honors
Hurricane Helene was no match for the support for the winners of the inaugural National Turfgrass Science Invitational. read more
First Green in Olathe, Kan. 640 480 First Green
First Green in Olathe, Kan.
Ethan Shamet, GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent at Heritage Park Golf Course in Olathe, Kan., welcomed 4th grade students to his course on May 1. read more
First Green in the Ozarks 288 160 First Green
First Green in the Ozarks
Todd Bohn, GCSAA Class A member and director of agronomy at Big Cedar Lodge in Hollister, Mo., welcomed 8th grade science students to his course on April 27. read more