Tag: Florida GCSA

Contributor Joel Jackson moves from the Sunshine State to the Golden State

December 4, 2015 By
This column deadline really snuck up on me. You say, “Well, Joel, why didn’t you plan ahead?” Well, folks, I did, but this time I’ve got a good excuse — my wife and I packed up our Orlando, Fla., home ...
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Golf Day reflections

July 15, 2015 By
Back in April during National Golf Day, the annual GCSAA-organized trip to Washington, D.C., our delegation reminded legislators that the U.S. golf industry generates $70 billion in economic impact annually, employs close to 2 million Americans and generates nearly $4 ...
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GCSAA honors Florida chapter for government relations efforts

January 8, 2015 By
The Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association (FGCSA) has earned the 2015 Excellence in Government Relations Award from the national association for its statewide collaboration with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish best management practices for golf courses. ...
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The fraternal order of greenkeepers

November 14, 2013 By
My most recent journeys have been to state and local chapter events. They were reminders of the positive benefits of the camaraderie of people with similar interests, common goals, and challenges. One of these events was the Florida GCSA Golf ...
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