After a very dry and hot summer most parts of Manitoba received some much-needed rainfall from the latter part of August through October. Most courses are now in the process of winterizing irrigation systems, applying plant protectants and installing winter covering systems. Most courses are reporting very financially successful years with the increase in interest in golf continuing through the 2nd summer of the pandemic. It has been very busy around the province for many as this extra windfall is finding its way onto the golf courses as nearly everyone I have spoken with is performing project work of some kind or another. |
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After a wonderful season and fall closing, most of the golf courses, in our “ belle province” are finalizing their end of season projects. Most of the courses are preparing for next season. They will also be installing their protective tarps, over the course of the next few weeks.
Despite the weather conditions this past spring, along with the lack of rain during the entire summer period, the majority of the courses were able to cater to their golfers and give them excellent playing conditions.
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The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference |
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) in partnership with the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association (OGSA) are hosting The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show January 18-20, 2022, at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Ontario.
This conference will unite, in person, all levels of golf course management personnel and industry suppliers from across Canada. Register for an All Access CGSA or OGSA member package to receive the most value. Daily packages are also available.
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If you are a supplier who can offer solutions to the challenges of today's golf course managers, this is where you will want to be! The Canadian Golf Course Management Trade Show, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 is the only national gathering of its kind in Canada. |
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Brian Youell, MS, AGS and his staff at Uplands Golf Club celebrate after hosting the Reliance Properties DCBank Open recently. This was Uplands 19th tour event. |
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Rob Hickson, PGA, General Manager presenting Aldo Bortolon, AGS (on the left) with his plaque during the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf at Lookout Point Golf & Country Club.
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CGSA is saddened to announce the passing of long-time honourary member Jack Proud (Jumpin' Jack). He is survived and sadly missed by his son and daughter and many grandchildren.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
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Pat Berezowski, Thunder Bay, ON
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Coleton Besse, Abbotsford, BC
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Eric Boehling, Dundas, ON
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Amy Bultena, Guelph, ON
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Tanner Caldwell, North Vancouver, BC
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Daniel Hein, Edmonton, AB
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Scott Herod, Cambridge, ON
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William Hollins, Thunder Bay, ON
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Jack Korte, Edmonton, AB
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Chris Lecour, Mississauga, ON
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Mackenzie Levesque, Wellesley, ON
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Allen Nguyen, Toronto, ON
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Renee Schmaltz, Beaumont, AB
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Brian Skinner, Thunder Bay, ON
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Maxwell Spolsky, Toronto, ON
- Mike Sutton, Burlington, ON
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Garrett Taylor, Victoria, BC
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Kyle Whitham, Uxbridge, ON
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Latest Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Master Superintendent (MS) Re-certification
- Congratulations to Brian Youell, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent at Uplands Golf Club who is the latest member to recertify his MS designation for another five years.
Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Re-certification
- Congratulations to Reid Solodan, AGS, Superintendent, Canmore Golf & Curling Club who is the latest member to recertify his AGS designation for another five years.
For more information on how you can achieve your designation, please click here or contact Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.
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CGSA 2021 Award Programs
Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
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The award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. These award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very grateful.
You are invited to submit nominations and/or applications for the 2021 award programs.
The upcoming deadline date for these awards is: November 30, 2021.
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Internship
Credit Valley Golf and Country Club and Mississauga Golf and Country Club are delighted to team up to bring an exceptional internship opportunity in the GTA. For details contact Ken Malcolmson.
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The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) is offering free student membership to students enrolled in a Turfgrass Program approved by the Board of Directors, effective immediately!
What's Included:
· Eligibility for a CGSA student scholarship;
· Access to our SuperSearch service;
· Educational opportunities throughout the year;
· Discount student rate to attend the conference;
· Students can maintain their classification for one year after graduating and;
· All the essential member benefits.
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Receive a 2% cash rebate on the purchase or lease of Toro Outcross 9060 or Pro Sweep from November 1 - January 31, 2022.
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More memberperks in November 2021
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you in November 2021 through memberperks.
Please see the added perks for November 2021 below, and for more details, click here.
- NEW - Just Golf Stuff - Save an Extra 15%
- Stance
- Open Farm
OTHER PERKS!
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Dates to Remember in November
- National Family Caregiving Month
- National Child Day – November 20
For more HumanaCare benefits and the November calendar click here. |
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Given the forecasted year-end results of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) the Board of Directors voted to make a donation to the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF).
CGSA President, John Scott, AGS said, “Given our positive forecasted year- end result the Board of Directors unanimously supported a donation to the CTRF. We remain committed to Canadian turfgrass research and have requested that the funds be directed to projects that will assist our members.”
CTRF is continually looking for industry support of their initiatives and more information can be found at CTRF.
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CTRF Invites 2022 Applications
This year’s allied turfgrass research funding application process, formerly known as ‘CATR’ or Canadian Allied Turf Research, is once again being administered by the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation. You are invited to apply for 2022 research project funding consideration to participating research funding organizations with a single submission.
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Consider Placing Your Ad here
Advertising in GreenMatter will allow your company to reach industry professionals directly. It is issued monthly to over 900 CGSA members.
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Executive Director ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Business Development and Trade Show ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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