Lawrence, Kan. (June 3, 2025) – Research grants from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are supporting three new research projects at universities across the country. The projects will be funded through the GCSAA Foundation research endowments.
The projects, which were selected by a committee that included two members of the GCSAA board of directors, superintendents, university researchers and other professional scientists, will receive a combined $182,000 from a GCSAA Foundation block grant.
The following three research projects are funded for a period of two years:
- “Chemical and biological control of Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) on golf course putting green surfaces” by Ming-Yi Chou, Ph.D., Rutgers University.
- “Impact of Soil Properties on Plant-parasitic Nematode Populations” by Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Hannah Rivedal, Ph.D., Emily Braithwaite, Charles Schmid, Ph.D., and Jen Moore, Ph.D. Oregon State University.
- “Environmentally Sound Irrigation and Nitrogen Management Strategies for Sprig Establishment of Warm Season Putting Greens” by Benjamin Wherley, Ph.D., Weston Floyd and Ashton Franks, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
There are now 11 on-going research projects funded by GCSAA, which equates to $587,535 in funding for applied turfgrass research.
GCSAA’s research provides solutions to issues golf course superintendents face with the management of their facilities. Funding for the research comes to GCSAA through the Foundation and the generosity of its donors.
To learn more about the GCSAA Foundation’s research program and how it benefits the game of golf , the environment and communities, visit www.gcsaa.org/foundation/research.
About GCSAA
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 20,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through 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 GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.
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