Association continues its longtime support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), donating $5,000 towards research and education to enhance golf’s relationship with the environment and pledging to match that amount in 2008.
“There may be no issue more important to golf than its relationship with the environment,” said World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, Institute trustee and chairman of its Advisory Council. “Research, education and technological advancements have resulted in positive results for golf’s association with the environment. Contributions like these that the members of GCSAA's chapter in the Everglades have made for so many years will continue strengthening the compatibility of golf with our environment.”
With this committment, the Everglades GCSA has reached the Governor's Club level in the Cumulative Giving Program, which recognizes organizations that have contributed between $50,000 and $99,999 to The Environmental Institute for Golf since 1987. An affiliate chapter of GCSAA, the Everglades GCSA also has attained Platinum Tee Club status for the ninth consecutive year. The Platinum Tee Club is the giving club for organizations that contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually.
"The Everglades GCSA is pleased to continue its support of The Institute," said Everglades GCSA President Corey McDonough, GCSAA Class A superintendent at Kensington Golf and Country Club in Naples, Fla. "We believe that it is important to fund Institute programs such as research because of the great benefits they provide to our members."
The Environmental Institute for Golf is a collaborative effort of the environmental and golf communities, dedicated to strengthening the compatibility of golf with the natural environment. The Institute concentrates on delivering programs and services involving research, education and outreach that communicate the best management practices of environmental stewardship on the golf course. For more on The Institute, visit www.eifg.org.
