Lawrence, Kansas, United States: The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Rounds 4 Research programme offers golfers the opportunity to bid on rounds of golf at bucket list courses to hidden gems in their backyard.

The 2024 course line-up includes rounds at Pinehurst No 2, Bandon Dunes, Paradise Valley Country Club, Happy Hallow Club, Nanea Golf Club, Old Memorial Golf Club, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, Sutton Bay and many more.

Golfers can preview rounds at https://www.gcsaa.org/foundation/rounds-4-research with the bidding period from April 22-28.

The 2024 Rounds 4 Research auction features courses in 43 states plus the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica and Switzerland. Rounds are added daily, so golfers are encouraged to check back often.

Rounds 4 Research is presented in partnership with The Toro Company, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

The programme enables the GCSAA Foundation to support local GCSAA Chapters and the national GCSAA to fund critical advocacy, turf grass research, education and community outreach improving the long-term sustainability of the game ensuring golfer enjoyment now and into the future.

Since its inception, the programme has raised more than US$3 million.

“Rounds 4 Research is a unique opportunity for golfers to help golf course superintendents continue to deliver great playing conditions and keep the game of golf sustainable for future generations” said Rhett Evans, Chief Executive Officer of the GCSAA.

“The success of this programme is based on the tremendous work of our GCSAA Members, staff, Chapter leaders and the generous support of the over 1,100 facilities who have donated rounds,” added Evans.