Lawrence, Kan. (April 20, 2021) -- Rounds 4 Research kicks off its online auction April 26-May 2 with more than 900 rounds of golf (each round includes two or four players) at courses in 45 states plus the Cayman Islands and Costa Rica. To preview rounds and to bid when the auction opens, visit https://www.biddingforgood.com/rounds4research.
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. Funds generated from the auction support research-related activities of GCSAA and its affiliated chapters. Since launching in 2012, Rounds 4 Research has raised more than $1.7 million for turfgrass research, education and advocacy programs. Even during the pandemic, the 2020 auction raised over $263,000. Funds raised by the EIFG also help support GCSAA’s national research program.
“With the popularity of golf surging in the last year, Rounds 4 Research offers golfers a chance to play a round at a notable golf course or a local favorite, while funding turfgrass research that supports the future of the game,” said Rhett Evans, chief executive officer of GCSAA. “We are grateful to all the facilities and golf management companies that have contributed to the 2021 Rounds 4 Research auction.”
Some of the high-profile facilities that have donated rounds for the auction include Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C., French Lick (Ind.) Resort; Ohoopee Match Club in Cobbtown, Ga.; Sanctuary in Sedalia, Colo.; Kiawah Island (S.C.) Golf Resort; Sutton Bay in Agar, S.D., Nanea Golf Club in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; and Sand Valley in Nekoosa. Wis.
Several management companies also have joined the effort to support research, including American Golf, ClubCorp, Dormie Network, Founders Group International, Indigo Golf, Marriott Golf, the PGA Tour TPC network of courses and Troon Golf.
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 nearly 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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