Ohio GCSA - Join

Class A - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2026 No automatically recurring payments An individual with a minimum of three years’ experience as a golf course superintendent. Who is a golf industry professional who possesses knowledge, skills and abilities through a combination of education, experience, professional development and environmental stewardship; and has met and continues to fulfill on-going Class A renewal requirements, be a member of GCSAA or be a grandfathered Class A from the original regions. Class A members shall have all the rights of the Association.

Class B - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2026 No automatically recurring payments To qualify for a Class B Membership, an applicant shall, at the time of application, be employed as a golf course superintendent, be a member of GCSAA and does not meet the additional qualifications for Class A membership. Class B Members shall have all the rights of the Association.

Class C (Asst. Superintendent) - $35.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2026 No automatically recurring payments To qualify for a Class C Membership, an applicant shall be, at the time of application for membership, an assistant to a golf course superintendent, and shall be presently employed in such capacity. Class C Members shall have all the rights of the Association, except that of being an Officer.

Affiliate - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st
Your membership renewal date will be: January 01, 2026 No automatically recurring payments To qualify for a Class AF Membership, an applicant must be an individual interested in golf course management and/or in the growing or production of fine turfgrass, either individually or through employment by, or other affiliation with, a company, proprietorship or association, and who does not qualify for membership in another class. Class AF Members shall have all the rights of the Association, except those of voting and holding office.

Student - Free Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments To qualify for a Class S Membership, an applicant must be a student enrolled in a formal course of education related to golf course management, or have completed his or her formal education less than one (1) year prior to the date of application for Class S membership. Members shall have such rights of the Association, except those of voting and holding office.

Class AA - Free Subscription period: Unlimited To qualify for Life Membership, one must: (1) have retired as a golf course superintendent, and (2) have reached the age of 55, and (3) meet one of the following criteria:

- A voting member for twenty-five (25) years, including those years with any of the original regions; or
- A former Board member, including those with any of the original regions

A Class AA Life Member shall have all the rights of the Association except that of holding office.

Class AS (Associate) - $35.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments To qualify for a Class AS Membership, an applicant must be a person employed by a golf course who does not qualify under any other classification in the Association. Class AS Members shall have such rights of the Association, except those of voting and holding office.

Equipment Manager - $10.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year, on: January 1st No automatically recurring payments To qualify for Equipment Manager membership; an applicant shall be employed as an equipment manager, assistant equipment manager or mechanic/technician within the golf industry and shall have such rights of the Association as the Board of Directors may specify by Standing Rules, except those of voting and holding office.

Facility - $250.00 (USD) Bundle (unlimited) Subscription period: Unlimited Membership includes all golf maintenance personal on staff. Superintendents, Assistants, Equipment Managers, Seasonal Staff, Interns, and course dogs! (Welcome treats supplied)

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