Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association 2025

The Carolinas GCSA provides members the opportunity to excel professionally and enhance the game of golf through responsible turfgrass management.

The Carolinas GCSA and Trade Show in the USA will take place in South Carolina at the The Myrtle Beach Convention Center, which is located at the corner of 21st Avenue North and North Oak Street from November 17 -19, 2025. Being originally established in 1954, it provides its members the opportunity to excel professionally and enhance the game of golf through responsible turfgrass management.

With around 1,800 members, the association is the largest affiliated chapter of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Major Activities:

Annual Conference and Trade Show (Myrtle Beach, SC): The largest regional event for golf course superintendents in the U.S., featuring over 100 hours of education, 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, a golf championship, sporting clay event, and member giveaways worth nearly $15,000.
Carolinas Green Magazine: An award-winning bi-monthly publication showcasing the latest research, association news, industry updates, and member stories at the forefront of golf course maintenance.
Rounds4Research.com: An innovative annual online auction of donated tee times that raises funds for vital turfgrass research.
Regional Seminars: A year-round program providing accessible, affordable education across the Carolinas.
Membership Meetings: Regular gatherings combining education, networking, and golf, fostering collaboration among members across the region.
Membership Directory: An annual publication featuring contact information for all members, helping strengthen professional connections.