At the 2024 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix, Arizona, John Deere took the opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions to the golf industry. Revels Turf & Tractor was awarded the prestigious Golf Dealer of the Year title, highlighting their unparalleled support and dedication to golf courses worldwide.

Manny Gan, John Deere’s global director of golf, expressed his admiration for the dealers’ commitment, noting, “Our dealers are the backbone of our success in the golf sector, earning trust from premier courses globally. Their significant contributions to the industry and their communities deserve recognition every day.”

In addition to dealer accolades, the event was also a stage for the announcement of Purdue University as the victorious team of the 2024 GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl. Purdue outperformed 63 other student teams from 28 colleges and universities across the country, earning a traveling trophy and a $4,000 prize for their exceptional industry knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.

The competition is designed to test students in real-world scenarios, preparing them for the challenges they will face as future golf course superintendents. John Deere’s support for the event underscored their commitment to fostering the next generation of talent in the golf industry, with a total of $10,000 in cash and prizes awarded to the top teams.

“Our ongoing partnership with GCSAA allows us to support the development of future industry leaders, and we are thrilled by the Purdue University team’s performance. We eagerly anticipate their continued success and contributions to the golf industry,” Gan stated, underscoring the importance of nurturing new talent for the future of golf course management.

Gan stated, underscoring the importance of nurturing new talent for the future of golf course management.