Golf Course Builders Association of America

09/18/2026

💚 The week may be ending. The conversation shouldn’t.

Construction Su***de Prevention Week is a reminder that checking in, listening and looking out for one another shouldn’t stop when the week does.

This is just the start. Keep the conversation going. 💚

🔗https://constructionsu***deprevention.com/resources/

09/17/2026

It starts with each of us. 💚

🔗https://constructionsu***deprevention.com/resources/

09/16/2026

The future of golf course construction starts below the surface. ⛳

A new "Golf Inc." article explores how technology, infrastructure and evolving construction practices are shaping the industry, featuring insights from GCBAA President Jon O’Donnell of Heritage Links and GCBAA Member Nate Watkin of SOX Erosion Solutions.

https://bit.ly/3Tcroj0

Building a smarter golf course is not necessarily about spending more money. It is about knowing where to spend it, planning earlier and making decisions based on how the property will perform years after construction crews leave.

09/15/2026

Building a Safer Industry from the Inside Out.

During Construction Su***de Prevention Week, we’re reminded that safety goes beyond the jobsite. Mental health deserves the same attention, resources and commitment as physical safety.

A new CDC/NIOSH resource highlights ways employers can build stronger support systems and help connect workers with help before a crisis occurs.

Take care of your people. Start the conversation. Know the resources.

A framework for companies to support mental health.

09/14/2026

Safety is about more than what we can see.🦺

Today, construction companies across the country are standing down to bring attention to su***de prevention and mental health in our workforce.

At GCBAA, we believe taking care of our people means looking beyond physical jobsite safety. It means checking in, starting conversations, knowing the resources available—and making sure no one feels they have to struggle alone.

Take a moment today. Check on your crew. Check on a coworker. Check on a friend.

Safety includes mental health.

Construction companies will pause work to hold a moment of silence and address mental health challenges across jobsites.

09/13/2026

Congratulations to our friends and Allied partners at GCSAA on an incredible 100 years! ⛳

For generations, GCSAA and GCBAA members have worked side by side—building, caring for and advancing the places where the game is played. We’re proud of our longstanding partnership and the people who continue to move our industry forward together.

Congratulations & Cheers!

Happy centennial! Today, GCSAA celebrates 100 years of leadership, innovation and impact. This historic anniversary gives us an opportunity to look back on a century of milestones and gear up for the exciting possibilities ahead. We invite you to explore our Centennial Exhibit Virtual Tour – a dynamic, immersive experience celebrating 100 years of innovation, leadership, and impact. https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=qNxNwjWMPLp&mls=1&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--5SnB8g1nin_4FyMdLcThqD__gJ4mQwGdbdwGRqrHes3X06SyuObr9RECo_92v8ctrhHb2sAoO0ZYKbVarGm-zDy7MkA&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email

09/13/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to GCBAA President Jon O’Donnell! Wishing you a great day and a fantastic year ahead! 🎂⛳

09/11/2026

Today, GCBAA staff climbed in remembrance. 🇺🇸

We completed the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb—humbled by every step and reminded of the courage, sacrifice and selflessness of the first responders who climbed into danger on September 11, 2001.

We climbed to remember those who were lost, honor those who answered the call, and recognize the families who carry their memory forward.

As for Mychelle’s expression in the photo… we have no explanation. 😂 Apparently climbing stairs brings out a range of emotions.

We climb because they climbed. We remember because we must. Never forget. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

Building the workforce. Developing careers. Taking care of our people. ⛳

In the latest "Golf Business Journal", GCBAA Executive Director Justin Apel joins leaders from golf’s allied associations to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

Justin highlights GCBAA’s focus on introducing more people to careers in golf course construction and creating clearer pathways into the profession—work that goes hand-in-hand with another priority championed by GCBAA President Jon O’Donnell: making safety and total worker health part of our industry’s culture.

From workforce development and career opportunities to physical safety, mental wellness and taking those practices home with us, the goal is bigger than filling positions. It’s about building a stronger, safer workforce for the future.

📖 Read Justin’s Q&A on page 65 of the Golf Business Journal.