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History of the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association
Our association, which is today called the Wisconsin Golf Course Superintendents Association, was started after the conclusion of the University of Wisconsin's first Short Course for Greenkeepers in 1930. Thirty-nine charter members met in March of 1930 at Blue Mound CC, in Wauwatosa, WI to form the Wisconsin Greenkeepers Association. Host Paul Brockhausen was elected President. From these humble beginnings came a rich tradition of continuing education, professional camaraderie, and networking that continues to make the present WGCSA the premier association for golf course managers in Wisconsin.The WGCSA has had a rich and vibrant history of volunteerism and service by the members, who have gave countless hours organizing and hosting meetings that are held at numerous golf courses throughout the state. The depression years of the 1930s and the World War II years tested the association but steady growth through both lean and prosperous times has allowed the membership to grow to over 450 members today.
If you would like learn more about the history of the WGCSA, we recommend you read Caring for the Green by Gene Haas. This full-length book was completed in 2005 in celebration and honor of our 75th Anniversary. It is a fantastic record of our membership's accomplishments and role in the great history of golf in Wisconsin and beyond. Current topics of our association can also be found in our award-winning journal The Grass Roots, which is published four times per year by editor Jake Schneider.If you would like to purchase a copy of Caring for the Green please contact Jake Schneider at jschneider@wgcsa.com.
WGCSA Charter Members in 1930
Barrows, Bert - Kenosha CC | Fox, E.A. - Racine CC | Nielson, W.C. - Tripoli CC |
WGCSA Past Presidents |
1930-32 Paul Brockhausen - Blue Mound G&CC, Wauwautosa | 1981-82 Jim Belfield - Tripoli CC, Milwaukee |
WGCSA Distinguished Service Award Winners
Jim Belfield, CGCS | James Latham | Bill Sell |