*Story provided by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Kraushofer enters second year on association’s board of directors
Lawrence, Kan. (February 12, 2026) Ryan S. Kraushofer, CGCS, superintendent and general manager at Westminster (Md.) National Golf Course, was re-elected to serve on the board of directors for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 5. The meeting was held in conjunction with the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Orlando. GCSAA turns 100 on Sept. 13, 2026.
Kraushofer, a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS), was first elected to the nine-member board in 2025.
Kraushofer has worked at Westminster since 2008. He previously served as assistant superintendent at The Timbers at Troy in Ilchester, Md. And Oakmont Green Golf Course in Hamstead, Md.
The 23-year GCSAA member is a past president of the Mid-Atlantic Golf Course Superintendents Association. He is highly involved in GCSAA’s First Green program and serves as a First Green Liaison for the association. He has also served as a GCSAA chapter delegate, on the First Green Task Group, Scholars Competition Task Group and Certification Committee.
He has an associate’s degree in turfgrass management from the University of Maryland and lives in Westminster.
GCSAA is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information, and representation to more than 21,000 members in more than 78 countries.
The board sets the strategic direction for the association as it strives to serve its members, advance the profession, and improve communities through enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf.
About GCSAA
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) is a leading golf organization in the United States. Its focus is on golf course management, and since 1926 GCSAA has been the top professional association for the men and women who manage golf courses in the U.S. and worldwide. From its headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., the association provides education, information and representation to 21,000 members in more than 78 countries. The association’s mission is to serve its members, advance their profession and improve communities through the enjoyment, growth and vitality of the game of golf. Visit GCSAA at www.gcsaa.org or visit our industry-leading magazine at GCMonline.com.
The GCSAA Foundation is the philanthropic organization of the GCSAA. Its mission is to secure funding and support to strengthen advocacy, education, and research that advances the work of golf course management professionals. Visit the Foundation at www.gcsaa.org/foundation.
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