Lawrence, Kan. (June 30, 2020) – The 2020 Rounds 4 Research online auction, an innovative program aimed at generating resources to fund research and help ensure golf’s future, has been rescheduled for July 20-26.
The annual event was originally scheduled for April 27-May 3 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit www.rounds4research for information about the program or to make a donation. Donations are still being accepted and will be accepted throughout the end of the auction.
Rounds 4 Research is a venture of the Environmental Institute for Golf (EIFG), the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA). It is presented in partnership with The Toro Co., with media promotion provided by Golf Channel, Golf Advisor and GolfNow. Funds generated from the auction support research-related activities of GCSAA and its affiliated chapters. Since launching in 2012, Rounds 4 Research has raised nearly $1.5 million for turfgrass research, education and advocacy programs. The 2019 auction raised over $364,000. Funds raised by the EIFG also help support GCSAA’s national research program.
“It was with a very heavy heart that we postponed the auction, but we felt it was the right thing to do in the midst of a global pandemic,” said Rhett Evans, chief executive officer of GCSAA. “We are so appreciative of the facilities that donated during these challenging times and embraced the new dates. Golf has been a refuge and provided a bit of normalcy during the crisis. As golfers get back to golf, Rounds 4 Research offers them a chance to play a round at a notable golf course or a local favorite while supporting the future of the game that means so much to so many.”
The auction will conclude at 9 p.m. (Central) on July 26. To preview rounds and to bid when the auction opens, visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/rounds4research.
About GCSAA and the EIFG
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 more than 19,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org, or find us on Facebook or Twitter. Visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.
The Environmental Institute for Golf is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to foster sustainability through research, awareness, education, programs and scholarships for the benefit of golf course management professionals, golf facilities and the game. Visit EIFG at www.eifg.org, or find us on Facebook or Twitter.
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Angela Hartmann
Director, Marketing and Communications
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 3647 or 785-393-1361 (cell)
ahartmann@gcsaa.org
Mike Strauss
Manager, Media Relations
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 5164
mstrauss@gcsaa.org