The application period for the 20th annual Green Start Academy is open through Aug. 1.
Scheduled for Dec. 2-4 at Pinehurst Resort, Green Start Academy is a leadership and development program hosted by Envu, John Deere and Rain Bird, that is designed to provide assistant golf course superintendents with the "tools, knowledge and connections they need to thrive."
The Academy includes:
- Expert-led educational sessions with top superintendents and turf industry leaders
- Hands-on workshops focused on real-world challenges and solutions
- Mentorship opportunities with respected professionals from across the golf industry
- Networking events that connect participants with peers and industry innovators
The program is open to U.S. and Canadian assistant superintendents only, and previous Green Start Academy participants are not eligible to apply, with the exception of the 2020 virtual class who may reapply for consideration in this year’s or a future in-person program. Applications will be evaluated throughout August and those who have been selected to attend will be notified in early September. Click here to apply.
As part of the 25th anniversary of the program, this year's academy will include panels led by GSA alumni, expanded programming focusing on contemporary challenges and opportunities and insights from representatives from Deere, Envu and Rain Bird.