The Heart of America Golf Course Superintendents Association continues its longtime support of The Environmental Institute for Golf, the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), with a $5,000 donation toward research and education to enhance golf’s relationship with the environment.
"The Environmental Institute for Golf's research, education and technological advancements have resulted in positive results for golf’s association with the environment," says World Golf Hall of Fame member Greg Norman, Institute trustee and chairman of its Advisory Council. "Golf course superintendents are the chief environmental stewards for golf, so it speaks volumes of GCSAA's Heart of America chapter to continue these donations to The Institute, further strengthening the compatibility of golf with our environment."
With this donation, the Heart of America 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 Heart of America GCSA also has attained Platinum Tee Club status again. The Platinum Tee Club is the giving club for organizations that contribute a minimum of $5,000 annually and Heart of America GCSA has given $5,000 for 14 years. The Heart of America GCSA, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is represented by the metropolitan Kansas City region.
"The Heart of America GCSA is pleased to continue its support of The Institute," says Heart of America GCSA President Scott Johnson, CGCS at Shadow Glen Golf Club in Olathe, Kan. "We believe Institute programs such as research are worth investing in because of the benefits they provide to our members."