Later this month, 37 female turfgrass professionals will report to GCSAA headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., for the third Women’s Leadership Academy.

The education and networking event will run Nov. 11-13 and begin with a keynote presentation by Suzy Whaley, a PGA Master Professional and the first woman to serve as president of the PGA of America. 

The 2½-day event will include sessions on leadership, communication, health and wellness, and more.

The 37 invitees are a diverse lot, including students, greenkeepers, assistant superintendents, an equipment manager, a Certified Golf Course Superintendent, a veteran professor, chapter executives and more.

The Women’s Leadership Academy is hosted and paid for by GCSAA based on the support of industry benefactors, including The Toro Co. and Yamaha Golf-Car Co., who support the event as Trailblazer benefactors; PBI-Gordon, Syngenta and Target Specialty Products as Pathfinder benefactors. The event is endorsed by the Sports Field Management Association.

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