Historic Timeline
It’s the rich history of ASGCA at your fingertips. To use our interactive historic timeline, click a spot on the timeline below or simply scroll through the list of significant events that took place throughout the Society’s past 70+ years.

February 13
First ASGCA Annual Meeting
First ASGCA Annual Meeting hosted by Donald Ross, ASGCA, at Pinehurst, North CarolinaRead more





























January 23
ASGCA adopts
ASGCA adopts "Ross Tartan" jackets in tribute to first ASGCA President Donald RossRead more















March 24
First Donald Ross Award
The first Donald Ross Award was presented to Robert Trent Jones. The Ross Award is ASGCA's highest honor.Read more




























March 27
50th ASGCA Annual Meeting
The 50th ASGCA Annual Meeting took place in Pinehurst, North CarolinaRead more









































April 25
Chad Ritterbusch named Executive Secretary
Paul Fullmer retires after 34 years and Chad Ritterbusch is named Executive SecretaryRead more















January 1
First issue of By Design
The first issue of By Design magazine was published in the winter of 2009 with a lead story on "Growing the Game"Read more















May 1
ASGCA Design Excellence Recognition Program introduced
The Design Excellence Recognition Program highlights the innovation and problem-solving skills required of today’s golf course designs.Read more












