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| 1970 |
Nine industry members met at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. They discussed their belief that supporting the future growth of golf course construction would be an honorable profession, and formed the Golf Course Builders of America. |
| 1971 |
The Golf Course Builders of America had 10 members and adopted its first bylaws. |
| 1983 |
Don Rossi, an attorney and Executive Director for the National Golf Foundation, came to work for the Association and moved the Executive Office to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The members of the Association honor him annually when they present the Don A. Rossi Award to an individual who has made significant contributions to the game of golf and its growth.
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| 1991 |
Phil Arnold, then working as Vice President and in-house legal counsel for the National Golf Foundation, became the Executive Vice President in 1991. He moved the Executive Office to Chapel Hill, North Carolina and changed the name to Golf Course Builders Association of America. |
| 1992 |
The Board of Directors established the Professional Certification Program for Builder Members. |
| 1997 |
The Sticks for Kids Program was formed to introduce the game of golf to America’s youth. |
| 2000 |
Lee Hetrick became the Executive Director and moved the Executive Office to Lincoln, Nebraska. The bylaws of the Association were revised and adopted by the Board of Directors, and the first Certification Board of Governors was established to lead the certification program. |
| 2001 |
The Sticks for Kids Foundation was incorporated. |
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GCBAA Executive Office
727 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel (402)476-4444 Fax (402)476-4489
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