Quali-Pro has pledged its support of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and its members by committing to participate in the association's Partner Recognition Program. Quali-Pro will invest resources at the program's "Silver" level.

"We are proud to welcome Quali-Pro to the GCSAA Partner Recognition Program," GCSAA CEO Mark Woodward, CGCS, said. "These resources are invested for the benefit of GCSAA's stakeholders -- member superintendents, their facilities and the golf course management profession. The investments do not go to stockholders in the form of dividends or profits. They are put to work to develop education programs, conduct research, offer career resources, create information resources and develop tools to assist our members. Without the support of industry, GCSAA would not have the ability to provide resources to the benefit of its members and their employers. That is why we call our friends in the industry 'partners.' We are appreciative of Quali-Pro's support and I know our members are as well."

Quali-Pro is a long-time supporter of GCSAA and its philanthropic organization, The Environmental Institute for Golf. Quali-Pro is an eagle donor at the Golf Industry Show Silent Auction.

"We at Quali-Pro are proud of our support of the GCSAA," said Russ Mitchell, Quali-Pro product and marketing director. "The professionalism, continuing education, and values of the GCSAA reflect the people who make up the golf course superintendents who are its core. Quali-Pro will continue to support this fine organization, now and in the future."

GCSAA's Partner Recognition Program provides year-round exposure based on a prescribed level of investment. GCSAA industry partners can choose among Platinum, Gold and Silver levels as a means to achieve marketing objectives. Each level provides partners unique communications and recognition options to position themselves in the marketplace. Vehicles in the program include the Golf Industry Show, GCSAA Education Conference, Golf Course Management magazine, media communications, and GCSAA.org. Additional opportunities for exposure within GCSAA membership, committees, chapters, career services and others exist as well.

The program offers industry partners strategic, diverse and ongoing communication with members. Components of the program were developed based on feedback from industry. Among the most revealing findings was that 82 percent of golf course superintendents are more likely to purchase from a company that supports GCSAA. The association's primary communications vehicles are the most read in the industry and are considered by industry as the cornerstone of its marketing activities. Among the other features that companies desired in their marketing mix were to maximize year-round visibility, secure proprietary options and to engage in philanthropy in a strategic manner by supporting The Environmental Institute for Golf.

Quali-Pro is firmly committed to being the premier manufacturer and supplier of post-patent chemicals for the turf and ornamental markets in the U.S. Backed by the strength of Makhteshim-Agan Industries, its focus is on quality, value, performance and most of all the continued success of its customers. For more information visit www.quali-pro.com and booth 3109 at the 2009 Golf Industry Show, Feb. 5-7 in New Orleans.

GCSAA is a leading golf organization and has as its focus golf course management. Since 1926, GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the United States and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 72 countries. GCSAA's mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and enhance the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. The association's philanthropic organization, The Environmental Institute for Golf, works to strengthen the compatibility of golf with the natural environment through research grants, support for education programs and outreach efforts. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org.

For more information contact:
Mark Bisbing, GCSAA director of corporate marketing and sales, at 800-472-7878, ext. 5150 or mbisbing@gcsaa.org
Russ Mitchell, Quali-Pro director of marketing and products, at 919-256-9357