The 32nd GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl

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The 32nd edition GCSAA’s Annual Collegiate Turf Bowl Competition will be held in Orlando.

The Turf Bowl Competition will consist of a single exam which includes multiple choice questions and the physical and visual identification of samples. The exam will be administered electronically.

Results of the Turf Bowl Competition will be announced at the Closing Session on Thursday, Feb. 5.

The 2026 Turf Bowl Study Guide will be available soon to help you prepare for the competition.

To participate in the Turf Bowl Competition, students must:

• Must be currently enrolled in a turf program or have graduated at the end of the most recent fall semester but not yet entered a graduate program
• Be an active Student member of GCSAA
• Be a registered attendee at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show

Schedule

• Wednesday, Dec. 3: Team rosters with captains identified to Leann Cooper
• Wednesday, Feb. 4: Turf Bowl Breakfast 8 – 9 a.m. Room TBD
• Wednesday, Feb. 4: Turf Bowl Competition 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Room TBD
• Thursday, Feb. 5: Results announced at the Closing Session  1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Valencia Ballroom

Questions? Contact Leann Cooper, GCSAA director, First Green and workforce development.

View the list of past winners.