Kevin Doyle, GCSA

When I started this Field Staff position at the WNGCSA-FLAGCS education event in March of 2012, the mention of GCSAA often led to a phrase “all I get is a magazine.”  My response generally was to ask if the magazine was really good, and to let them know that now they had a resource in me.  I want to touch on my efforts to directly deliver GCSAA resources to you the members and do my best to highlight the many resources available to you and working for you daily.  Because this is such a long list that includes member, local association, and national level benefits, this segment will include only member benefits.  Future newsletters will cover additional opportunities!

All these resources and efforts are specifically designed to achieve the mission of your national association:

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Superintendent Spotlight

Steve Kurta, Tuscarora Golf Club

written by Michael Tollner, Bellevue Country Club

As the GCSA of NY heads into its third year, the association has elected a new president, one who has a strong vision for growth and development.  I was fortunate enough to sit down with Steve Kurta, golf course superintendent at Tuscarora Golf Club in Camillus, NY, over lunch recently to discuss what he sees as his main goals for 2022 and beyond.  Steve is someone I’ve gotten to know over the past few years, so the opportunity to learn a bit more about his past, his interesting career path to where he is today, as well as to sit down over a common interest for both of us, craft beer, was one I jumped on with excitement.  

Steve has been heavily involved with GCSA of NY since its inception and was a key player in the consolidation process.  He was one of three representatives from the former Central NY GCSA that served on the consolidation committee.  He believes that as the association continues to grow it’s important to not lose sight of the founding chapters' regional identity and to try to honor that when possible.   He believes one of the main goals of the association is service and that members need to see value in their membership. Doing that will require seeing things from the viewpoint of a prospective member and not just as the board president. As a former president of the Central NY GCSA, Steve brings a vision to this association that will help guide it for years to come. He’ll use that experience to reinforce the framework of the association for future presidents and directors.