GCSAA awards grant for ASGCA-published book

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America made a $5,000 contribution to the American Society of Golf Course Architects Foundation to assist with the reprinting of “Building a Practical Golf Facility,” authored by Michael J. Hurdzan, Ph.D., past president of the ASGCA and current chairman of The Environmental Institute for Golf.

The book, first published in 2003, was designed to help grow the game of golf by providing guidelines for easy-to-play facilities that will encourage individuals to bring golf to their communities. It provides step-by-step instructions for those interested in developing a practical golf course, along with a resource guide that takes much of the guesswork out of the process. More than 20,000 copies of the book have been distributed, mostly to public officials, according to ASGCA.

“GCSAA is committed to growing the game and providing the resources that foster the creation of accessible and affordable golf,” says GCSAA c.e.o. Steve Mona, CAE. “In addition, we fully support the ASGCA’s efforts to help educate others on how to initiate such projects. Mike Hurdzan has long been a proponent and a leader of providing practical alternatives. We are enthusiastic supporters of his vision.”

To obtain a copy of the book, visit the ASGCA publications page or call 262-786-5960.