More than 200 golf course superintendents from across the United States stepped up to the tee at the FMC Professional Solutions booth during the 2020 Golf Industry Show for the chance to earn donations for their local GCSAA chapters. This past August, FMC increased its give back to $25 for every 2.5-gallon purchase of Rayora fungicide and 1 percent of purchases of Fame fungicide. An additional $9,000 was donated directly to local GCSAA chapters as a result of participation in the program. In total, FMC donated $30,000 to nearly 90 local GCSAA chapters nationwide.
“FMC is resolutely committed to supporting the golf industry and those who are helping it progress each day,” said Mike Sisti, marketing manager for FMC Professional Solutions. “Given the has impact of this year, what better way to demonstrate our commitment than by directly supporting local chapters.”
The fundraiser was an initiative driven by the FMC True Champions end-user rewards program that was launched in fall 2019. As part of the program, superintendents register on the website, FMC tracks purchases of qualified products and then submits the “give back” donations directly to the designated GCSAA chapters. FMC plans to continue its “Give Back” program at the Golf Industry Show in 2021.
“The Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association applauds FMC for their commitment to the golf industry, especially in these tough economic times,” Georgia GSCA executive director Tenia Workman said. “FMC’s Give Back allows our chapter to continue to grow its programs and our mission of enhancing the game of golf and the golf course management profession. It is deeply appreciated.”