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Know your worth: How to negotiate salary with confidence

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Aug 31, 2026 / 5 min read

Know your worth: How to negotiate salary with confidence

August’s career tip focuses on salary negotiations. Research, preparation and a clear understanding of your professional value can help you approach compensation conversations with confidence.

Career

By Claudia Alterman

Aug 28, 2026 / 3 min read

Golf industry walks and talks with New York legislators

Mohawk Golf Club recently welcomed state legislative officials and staff for a half day walk and talk visit hosted by the Empire State Golf Alliance.

Advocacy

By Michael Lee

Aug 26, 2026 / 3 min read

Golf industry walks and talks with New York legislators

Mohawk Golf Club recently welcomed state legislative officials and staff for a half day walk and talk visit hosted by the Empire State Golf Alliance. A brief tour of the property highlighted the use of best management practices, continued along to the Mohawk maintenance shop and concluded at the Mohawk’s practice range to hear how the club is engaging the local community through veterans and youth programing.

Advocacy

By Michael Lee

Aug 24, 2026 / 5 min read

A Seat at the Table

Georgia GCSA’s BMP Program has built last relationship and established them as a trusted environmental partner.

environmental stewardship BMP Chapters

By Josh Tapp

Aug 19, 2026 / 6 min read

Alouani scores another goal

GCSAA member Zineb Alouani combined her passion for soccer and turfgrass while working with FIFA’s Pitch Management Team for the FIFA World Cup in Miami.

By Claudia Alterman

Aug 17, 2026 / 1 min read

Congress honoring GCSAA's Centennial

Congress is honoring GCSAA’s Centennial with bipartisan, commemorative resolutions in both the Senate and House of Representatives. H. Res. 1455 and S. Res. 834 each honor GCSAA’s 100 years of serving its members, advancing their profession and improving communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.

Advocacy

By Bob Helland

Aug 17, 2026 / 2 min read

Many hands make light work

The Western Washington GCSA and Oregon GCSA chapters team up for annual service projects to support area golf courses and make a positive impact in their communities.

Community outreach Chapters

By Kelsey Underwood