LLawrence, Kan. (April 20, 2026) – Help celebrate 100 years of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) members keeping the game on course by bidding on great rounds in GCSAA’s Rounds 4 Research online auction open now through 10 p.m. EST on April 26.
Rounds 4 Research offers golfers the opportunity to bid on rounds of golf from local hidden gems to bucket list courses like Bandon Dunes, Erin Hills, Pinehurst Resort, Nanea Golf Club, TPC Sugarloaf and many more that are part of the 2026 auction. Visit rounds4research.com today to place your bid.
Rounds 4 Research is presented in partnership with The Toro Co. The program enables the GCSAA Foundation to fund critical turfgrass research, advocacy, education and community outreach to ensure the long-term future of the game. Since its inception, the program has raised $5 million.
The 2026 Rounds 4 Research auction features more than 1,900 rounds at courses (including 219 new ones) in all 50 states plus Canada and Switzerland. The auction also features an incredible opportunity to play alongside the hosts of the popular golf podcast "We Need a Fourth" (Kenny Mayne, Brian Baumgartner and Cooper Manning) at TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The package includes airfare, hotel and more.
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 21,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through 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.
Rounds are still being added during the auction, so check back often through Sunday.
Contact:
Angela Hartmann
Director, Communications
Phone: 800-472-7878, ext. 3647 or 785-393-1361 (cell)
ahartmann@gcsaa.org