Local Associations
There are 13 "local" or regional turfgrass associations throughout North and South Carolina that coordinate education and networking opportunities closer to home. Membership of these association ranges from less than 100 to more than 200.
To view the map of local association boundaries, click here.
The Carolinas GCSA helps many of these associations deliver services to their members through the Local Association Administrative Support Program. This program leverages the Carolinas GCSA access to technology and professional staff, easing the administrative burden on volunteer leadership at the local level.
Kim Clark is the Carolinas GCSA Local Association Coordinator 1-800-476-4272.
Local Association Presidents List
| Location | Contact |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Turfgrass Association | Robert B. Arrington 828-294-1311 Catawba Country Club 1154 Country Club Road, Newton, NC 28658 |
| Cape Fear GCSA |
Ted R. Smith III 985-590-7120 |
| Coastal Plains Turfgrass Association | Paul C. Coupland 843-886-2315 The Links Course at Wild Dunes Resort 1858 Bluebird Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 |
| Low Country GCSA | Daniel A. Neus 843-757-5289 Country Club of Hilton Head 70 Skull Creek Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 |
| Midlands Turfgrass Association | Derek Oglesby 706-830-3738 Corbin Turf & Ornamental Supply, Inc. 2920 Admore Lane, Evans, GA 30809 |
| North-South Turfgrass Association | Eric C. Downs 704-945-3325 Carmel Country Club 2181 Fairways Dr, Cherryville, NC 28021 |
| Palmetto GCSA | James D. Miller 843-241-5717 Simplot 645 Boundry Line Drive, Calabash, NC 28467 |
| Piedmont GCSA | Peter Speziale 336-327-3719 Blair Park Golf Course 5037 Haystack Hill Road, Winston Salem, NC 27106 |
| Sandhills GCSA | John R. Jeffreys III 910-235-8773 Pinehurst P.O. Box 4000, Pinehurst, NC 28374 |
| Turf Equipment Technicians Association | Daniel L. Barnes 386-208-3485 The Ford Field & River Club 39 Isle of Palms W, Bluffton, SC 29910 |
| Triangle Turfgrass Association | Lee A. Hancock 919-467-2566 Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 |
| Upstate Turfgrass Association | Zachary Ramey 864-582-3761 The Country Club of Spartanburg 2500 Country Club Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302 |
| Western NC Turfgrass Association | Brandon Ingle 919-697-7895 Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club 1 Fox Glen Court, Arden, NC 28704 |
Turfgrass Associations Throughout North and South Carolina
Blue Ridge Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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Blue Ridge Turfgrass Association Website: http://www.blueridgeturf.com President 200 Country Club Drive Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-9641 superintendent@blowingrockcountryclub.org Secretary Treasurer Board Member Bill Daniels, III Robert Reid Brad St.Clair Joel Blevins |
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Cape Fear GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Magnolia Greens Golf Club 8902 Timber Lane Leland, NC 28451 kmcsweeney@heritagegolfgroup.com Secretary: Treasurer: Advisor: Immediate Past President: Directors: Sean Anderson - Eagle Point Golf Club |
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Coastal Plains GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: 1858 Bluebird Road Johns Island, SC 29455 843-886-2315 Vice President: Treasurer: Past President: Directors: Brian Brown Brad French Russ Zamostny Terry English |
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Eastern NC Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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Christopher Dunn Harbour Pointe Golf Club 1286 Tucker Rd Grimesland, NC 27837 252-917-1613 |
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Low Country GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President Hilton Head National 60 Hilton Head National Dr. Bluffton, SC 29910 843-819-1344 Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer/Assistant: Past President: Nate Stevely Advisor: Vendor Representatives: |
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Midlands Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: 1801 Rutherford Rd. Suite 105-B Greenville, SC 29609 864-233-2113 Vice President: Secretary/Treasurer: Past President: Directors: Brent Meyers Alex Berry Chase Eargle Daniel Lucas |
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North South Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Pine Lakes Country Club Charlotte, NC 28227 828-773-2736 Treasurer: Directors: Dean Wiley Kevin Robinson Bernie Rodriguez Jason Blakely |
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Palmetto GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Lockwood Folly Country Club 19 Clubhouse Dr. SW Supply, NC 28462 910-846-3636 tim.cunningham@lockwoodfollycc.com Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Past President: Directors: Rodney Crouse- Advanced Turf |
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Piedmont GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: 1901 S Main St. High Point, NC 27260 336-327-3719 Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Past President: Directors: |
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Sandhills GCSA
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Pinehurst P.O. Box 4000 Pinehurst, NC 28374 910-235-8773 john.jeffreys@pinehurst.com
Secretary: Treasurer: Directors: Brett Sullivan Ryan Hull Randy Dallas |
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TETAC
Chad Kintzer
The Dunes Golf & Beach Club
9000 N. Ocean Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
843-449-7332
TETAC Website - http://www.tetac.net/
Triangle Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Parkway Cary, NC 27513 919-467-6288 bpope@prestonwoodcc.com
Secretary-Treasurer: Past President:
Directors: |
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Upstate Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Carolina Fresh Farms New Life Turf, Inc. 105 Inwood Court Greer, SC 29650 864-979-8716
Treasurer: Secretary: Past-President: Zac Ramey Directors: Craig Harris Robert Williams Will Landry Dr. Bob Cross Chad Taylor |
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Western NC Turfgrass Association
| Association | Additional Information |
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President: Brandon Ingle Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club 34 High Mountain Drive Box #4 Cashiers, NC 28717 919-697-7895 bingle@mountaintopgolfclub.com
Secretary: Treasurer: Past President: Scott Sparks
Directors: |
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