The USGA and Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) are focused on supporting the environmental and economic sustainability of golf courses while improving playing conditions for golfers as part of a recently launched multi-year collaboration.

“Collaboration is vital to golf’s future, and this is a clear case in which we can achieve so much more than we can do alone,” said Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA. “This is just the start, as golf leads the way to advance key issues like resource conservation, while keeping our courses healthy and viable for generations.”

The shared vision and ongoing effort to advance education, research and career development will be on display during the 2023 GCSAA Conference and Trade Show Feb. 6-9 in Orlando Fla. where the USGA will serve as a Presenting Partner, joining the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).

Through the partnership, the USGA’s increased engagement at the Trade Show will include active participation in the first-of-its-kind Interactive Grass Stage. The Stage, a four-way collaboration between the GCBAA, GCSAA, USGA and ASGCA, covers 20,000 square feet on the trade show floor and features the conference’s most important discussions.

Several USGA Green Section agronomists and experts will also conduct a series of educational sessions as part of the conference’s schedule of events.

“The USGA’s expanded role with the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show enables both the USGA and GCSAA to use our industry’s largest annual gathering as a platform to jointly share critical insights and valuable new approaches to golf course management in a face-to-face setting,” GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans said. “Their elevated involvement in the event is indicative of the overall increased collaboration between our two associations.”

The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show will be preceded by the GCSAA Golf Championships, presented by Toro.

To learn more and register for the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show go to www.gcsaaconference.com.