LAWRENCE, Kansas — The 2022 Rounds 4 Research fundraising program to support turfgrass studies, administered by the GCSAA Foundation sold 1,361 rounds of golf and yielded more than $482,000 in its April 25-May 1 online auction, making it the most successful in the program’s history and an increase of $129,000 over 2021.
The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
The top bid was $10,100 for the Dormie Network one-year membership to six private clubs.
“Thanks to generous donors and bidders who care about supporting the game they love and for making this year’s Rounds 4 Research auction our most successful yet,” said Rhett Evans, GCSAA chief executive officer. “Golf is more popular than ever, and it is wonderful to see golfers and the industry come together to ensure its future.”
The national campaign is presented in partnership with The Toro Co. Several multi-course operators have also joined the effort to support research, including ClubCorp, Dormie Network, Founders Group International, GreatLIFE KC, KemperSports, Marriott Golf, the PGA Tour TPC network of courses and Troon Golf.
“We are proud to join other management companies and individual courses in being a part of this important effort for the good of the game,” said David Nicholls, senior vice president of science and agronomy for Troon Golf. “Rounds 4 Research benefits everyone who cares about golf because it is making sure that the game will be here for many years to come.”
The program has raised nearly $2.5 million since launching in 2012. For more information about Rounds 4 Research, visit rounds4research.com.