Rhett Evans
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CEO of @GCSAA | Husband | Father | Fitness junkie | Outdoors enthusiast
Lawrence, KS
Joined May 2013
This award is a long time in the making for @Jim_Pav. He’s received numerous awards from GCSAA for his environmental efforts leading up to this esteemed award celebrating environmental stewardship. Congrats, Jim, and thanks for representing the industry so well!
Jim Pavonetti, CGCS at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Conn., has been named the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award for Environmental Stewardship. Pavonetti is a 30-year GCSAA member and has been one of the profession’s most decorated environmental award recipients. He
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Two newly certified superintendents this past October — Joseph K. Schneider, CGCS and Joe Ballant, CGCS — and a grand total of 18 CGCS renewals! Leading out professionally! @GCSAA is here to help if you want to join this esteemed group: https://t.co/eRPjnOmDyi
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It’s individuals like these four, the seven runner-ups and countless others out there that showcase the important balance between sustainable practices and enjoyable playing conditions. Proud of your work. Congratulations on the award — well deserved!
Four golf course superintendents have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards: • Justin Brimley: Natural Resource Conservation Award • Jim Pavonetti, CGCS: Healthy Land Stewardship Award • Kevin Goss: Communication and Outreach Award •
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Congratulations, @KevinKomer, but more importantly: thank you! Your advocacy has helped keep golf thriving in Vermont. Your focus on environmental stewardship on the course shines a light on the positive side of a game and industry that’s often misunderstood. #GolfAdvocacy
Kevin Komer, CGCS, director of agronomy at The Mountain Course at Spruce Peak and Stowe Country Club, has earned the 2026 Excellence in Government Affairs Award for his distinguished legacy of state advocacy work in Vermont. @KevinKomer, a 34-year GCSAA member, will be formally
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A cause worth celebrating – in Philly for @PAGCS1925_2025’s 100th! Congrats on a century of community, growth, and advancing our profession. A highlight: finally meeting legend John Segui, CGCS (Ret.), 1988 @GCSAA Past Pres and learning of @CoachJayWright’s respect for supers.
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Seven @GCSAA members joined the esteemed Certified Turf Equipment Manager designees. CTEM is the highest recognition possible for a turf EM, this past July, August and September. Congrats to @BertkeEvan, @TannerKnudsen1 and the rest of the cohort: https://t.co/W1lDltot7z
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Congrats to @DrBertMcCarty1! From research, to articles and books, to teaching the next generation of turfgrass scientists, his impact on turfgrass management is huge. His commitment these last four decades is a prime example of what the Outstanding Contribution Award celebrates.
Bert McCarty, Ph.D., professor emeritus of plant and environmental sciences specializing in turfgrass science and management at Clemson University, has been selected to receive the 2026 Outstanding Contribution Award from GCSAA. @DrBertMcCarty1 will formally receive the award at
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Chapters are the heartbeat of @GCSAA. Our strength isn’t independence—it’s interdependence. Grateful for all our chapter delegates giving their time and talents to move our associations, profession, and industry forward. Thanks for leading out. #LeadingOut
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The @NGF_GolfBizInfo Business Symposium always leaves me with unique insights and takeaways. The game has never been in a better place — golf participation has grown for 5 straight years, up 22% since 2017, adding more than 5 million on-course golfers. ONWARD!
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I can tell that the future is bright for Brigitte Ortiz, @GCSAA’s Larry Powell Scholarship recipient. She’s carved out many opportunities for herself already in her young career. I look forward to seeing her progression! Congratulations!
Brigitte Ortiz has been named the recipient of the Larry Powell Scholarship from GCSAA. Ortiz is currently pursuing an online MBA through EUDE Business School in Madrid, Spain, while living in Florida. Ortiz will be formally recognized at the 2026 #GCSAAConference in Orlando.
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A joy to be at @SfurlongScott’s wonderful RTJ course alongside @JayKarenCAE— top-notch conditions. Proud to represent @GCSAA on @GolfCoalition’s board, a UNIFIED voice as we work together to strengthen the game. Great kickoff w/ @TomLehmanWGAL + @SteveSandsGC. #MakeGolfYourThing
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Energized to be with an incredible group at the #NWTurfgrassExpo! Great education and leadership from @PeaksGCSA, @IdahoGCSA & @IEGCSA. Excited to share a few thoughts tomorrow on #LeadingOut. Nothing better than seeing everyone come together — this is what it’s all about!
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Kudos to Timothy Zurybida, CGCS, Timothy M. Davis, CGCS, and Chad Garrett, CGCS for joining the ranks of Certified Golf Course Superintendents, and to the 10 GCSAA members who renewed their certifcation in Stepember.
Congratulations to the three new Certified Golf Course Superintendents and the 10 who renewed their CGCS status in September! https://t.co/bpvk3xmWt8
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Congratulations to the eight newest members of the EXCEL Leadership Program! And thank you to our friends at @NufarmUSTurf for help making this great opportunity for assistant superintendents possible.
Eight assistant superintendent members of GCSAA have been chosen for the eighth class of the EXCEL Leadership Program, which is funded by Nufarm. The three-year program offers leadership training for the future leaders in the golf course management industry. The EXCEL Leadership
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I always enjoyed and looked forward to my conversations with Stephen, and he was a true visionary and was always pushing our industry and profession to new heights. He was genuine and an all-around good human being. He will be missed.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of @BernhardCompany Founder Stephen Bernhard. Stephen was a good friend of GCSAA and was passionate about growing the ties between superintendents in the U.S. and the U.K. He was a good man and will be missed.
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At the #OzzieandFriends Gala with @GatewayPGAREACH — raising funds to grow the game, empower youth, and support our veterans. Great to celebrate my friend Ozzie Smith alongside our past president @White70L. Fun connecting with @DanJansen94 & @JJKFoundation too! #GolfForGood
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Excited to see how @SpattySpat continues to impact our industry! Having the pleasure of seeing his work in action and knowing him and his character, he’s a very worthy recipient of the Emerging Leader Award! Onward!
Steven Spatafore (@spattyspat), director of agronomy at @LosAltosGCC, has been selected as the recipient of the GCSAA's 2026 Emerging Leader Award. Spatafore will formally receive the award during the 2026 #GCSAAConference in Orlando. https://t.co/MJEKOgBMxP
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And congrats to all the hard-working PGA team, what a terrific event. Thanks for your hospitality. Onward!
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All respect to Andrew Wilson’s @BethpageGolf team and the many volunteers for the @RyderCup—your hard work made the course shine. While the U.S. team may have fallen short, Bethpage rose to the occasion and was absolutely phenomenal. Way to #LeadOut.
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