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 Carolina

January 10

David Gordon becomes member

David Gordon, ASGCA, becomes a member (now the longest-serving in ASGCA history)

May 2

Paul Fullmer Hired

Paul Fullmer hired as first ASGCA Executive Secretary

January 30

ASGCA Foundation founded

Founding of ASGCA Foundation

January 23

ASGCA adopts

ASGCA adopts "Ross Tartan" jackets in tribute to first ASGCA President Donald Ross

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.

May 17

Annual Meeting in Scotland

First meeting or visit to Europe

March 27

50th ASGCA Annual Meeting

The 50th ASGCA Annual Meeting took place in Pinehurst, North Carolina

May 18

Alice Dye becomes president

Alice Dye was the first female president of ASGCA

October 5

Bruce Borland dies

Bruce Borland dies in plane crash with golfer Payne Stewart

April 25

Chad Ritterbusch named Executive Secretary

Paul Fullmer retires after 34 years and Chad Ritterbusch is named Executive Secretary

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"

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.