For the sixth year, the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), in conjunction with other global superintendent organizations, will recognize those who keep the game on course with International Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day on Sept. 8.
The 2026 campaign has special significance as GCSAA prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Sept. 13.
Golf course management is continually evolving profession. Beyond their traditional role of turf care, they now manage large teams, have become environmental stewards, and embrace advances in technology like autonomous equipment and AI data and analytics to make informed decisions to keep their courses sustainable.
In addition to GCSAA, organizations taking part in the global event include the British and International Golf Greenkeepers Association (BIGGA), the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA), the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and the Federation of European Golf Greenkeepers Associations (FEGGA). Together, the organizations represent more than 31,000 golf course management professionals in 78 countries.
The celebration encourages golfers and others to recognize superintendents for their hard work and dedication to the game, whether on social media, in person or through other forms of appreciation. Participants are encouraged to join the social media conversation throughout the month of September using #ThankASuper or #ThankAGreenkeeper, depending on the terminology used in their country.
During the 2025 International Thank a Golf Course Superintendent Day campaign, social media messages reached nearly 20 million followers worldwide.
To learn more about how GCSAA members have been keeping the game on course for a century, visit www.gcsaa.org.
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 21,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.
