Golf Course Superintendent's Association of New England

Thank-you Patrick Van Vleck for your commitment to advocacy. “He has shared how the facility is focused on lessening its carbon footprint, caring for pollinators, growing more native plants on-site and creating spaces for wildlife. He also provides education on how golf courses contribute to their local communities, including programs dedicated toward kids in golf.”

Fantastic article from the regarding courses and the . ,

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5 Things to Know About Golf Courses and The Environment With Earth Day coming up, we share some facts about golf courses and the environment. You may already know some of them, but you might be surprised by a few as well!

The new GCSANE Board of Directors
From Left: Colin Smethurst, CGCS, Ryan Boudreau, Ryan Emerich, Peter Rappoccio, CGCS, Mike Murphy, President Eric Richardson, Past President Brian Skinner, CGCS, Bob Dembek, Greg Cormier, CGCS, Jonathan Wilber, Don Hearn, CGCS, and Dave Stowe, CGCS

GCSANE announces elected officers and directors for 2024.

President - Eric Richardson, Essex County Club
Vice President - Bob Dembek, Lexington Golf Club
Secretary/Treasurer - Mike Murphy, Robert T. Lynch Golf Course

Directors:
Ryan Boudreau, Framingham Country Club
Greg Cormier, CGCS, Tom Irwin Inc.
Ryan Emerich, Cape Arundel Golf Club
Peter Rappoccio, CGCS, Concord Country Club
Colin Smethurst, CGCS, Hillview Golf Course
David Stowe, CGCS, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course
Jonathan Wilber, Myopia Hunt Club

Past President:
Brian Skinner, CGCS, Bellevue Golf Club

Congratulations to David Johnson, Director of Grounds at The Country Club for receiving this year's Donald E Hearn, CGCS Distinguished Service Award.

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Golf Course Superintendents Association of New England - Home its members, advancing the science and technologyof turfgrass management and promoting the use of best management practicesto protect the environment._______________________________________________________________________

100+ in attendance for the Golf Course Superintendent's Association of New England annual meeting. First meeting leading into the centennial celebratory year for the association. Attendees included superintendents, assistants superintendents, members, members, members, members, multiple friends and affiliates.

Is there more you can do at your facility to increase your value? Golf Course Superintendent's Association of New England

Hoodie and vest season has arrived!!! Check out the gcsane online store to get the goods and represent the association proudly. Buy now with code SPOOKY10 for discount.

The previously announced international “Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day” will now kick off Sept. 12 in order to align with more of GCSAA’s international partners. Golfers and others are encouraged to join in the conversation on social media with the hashtag “ .” https://bit.ly/thank-a-superintendent-september-12-2023

Fantastic article highlighting a few of our own.

The land of forever jobs Longevity defines nearly everything surrounding the New England golf scene, including the tenures of the people responsible for maintaining its preserved courses.

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South Hadley golf course superintendent representing region at U.S. Women’s Open One local woman is on the golf trip of a lifetime this week as she represents our region as a trailblazer in her field.

First Tee Massachusetts Announces Two New Program Locations - MASSGOLF First Tee Massachusetts Expands Its Presence With Two New Program Locations For Immediate Release: June 29, 2023 NORTON, Massachusetts – First Tee Massachusetts is excited to announce that it has established its first program locations in both the Central Massachusetts and North Shore regions. To ...

GCSAA’s recent property and environmental practices survey found that the number of maintained turfgrass acres decreased and use of cleaner energy sources increased between 2005 and 2021. Read more from Golf Course Management: https://bit.ly/gcsaa-gcep-property-environmental-practices

Happy ! Around 220 attendees will hold meetings with elected officials today to share with them the benefits of golf and advocate for issues facing the industry.

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AMGO 2022 Economic Impact Report Highlights Golf’s Wide-Ranging Positive Impact In Massachusetts The 2022 Impact Report Showcases Economic, Lifestyle and Environmental Gains Produced by Golf in the...

This week we celebrate in Washington, D.C. We wish to thank Rep. Tenney and Rep. Panetta for introducing HR 3124 ensuring fair and equitable treatment of golf courses when disaster relief and redevelopment funding opportunities are available.

Act now: Contact your
Congressional leaders to let them know you support the bill.

https://www.massgolf.org/clubs/club-services/audubon-certified-courses/



The ACSP is an award winning education and certification program the helps golf courses protect the environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game of golf.
Have pics/videos of nature on your golf course, please share them here!!

Audubon in Mass Golf | Audubon Certification for Golf What is the Audubon Certification? Here's a quick intro to the fast facts of the Audubon International Program for Golf Courses. Come back later for more con...

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Earth Day 2023: Wonderful wildlife watchers Interesting visitors are part of the joy of working on a golf course. A few of your peers reveal memories and lessons from memorable animal encounters.

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It’s everyday as a superintendent. Maintaining, protecting and enhancing grounds daily!

USGA Green Section on Twitter “As we celebrate let’s recognize all the environmental benefits golf courses have to offer and the opportunities to do even more. Protecting and enhancing water resources is just one of many great examples.”

Nor’easter ski day attended by some of GSANE’s finest. More great camaraderie as the golf season approaches! Superintendents, Assistants and Industry Representatives remain in close contact in preparation.

GCSANE team presents at Greater Lawrence Voctional School.
Contact GCSANE at GCSANE.org for more information about opportunities in golf industry.

GCSANE "Tech month" continues as Superintendents and Industry Reps visit several more vocational schools across the region introducing unsuspecting students to dynamic opportunities in the golf industry as equipment technicians.

Check out these success stories in the video below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeqzWqBqpNA&t=3s

Finch Turf - Golf Course Equipment Tech Careers - GCSANE Click the link below for more information about a dynamic career as a Golf Course Equipment Technician.https://gcsane.org/view-other-positions

GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans collaborates with CMAA CEO Jeff Morgan. Goal alignment is essential!