The 2024 golf season has come to a close for all golf courses, say a few here in Alberta. Following a slow start to the season with a cool April /May the remainder of the year was near perfect with little interruption to play. Areas that saw winter damage were able to recover with hot weather while other areas saw some extremely dry conditions. The talks of water restrictions early in the year, never resulted in any restrictions as timely rainfall in the spring replenished water levels.

The AGSA event calendar was again filled with tremendous events. The Spring Meeting took place at Jagare Ridge Golf in south Edmonton, the AGSA.....

The 2024 golf season is winding to a close here in Ontario. The weather in the latter half of the season was drier, providing a much-welcomed reprieve from the heavy rain events of spring and early summer, which affected many courses across the province, specifically courses in the GTA, where the heavy rains brought flooding. The drier weather has provided for some great golf days.

As the last rounds are played, the focus has shifted to preparing golf courses for winter. Golf courses across the province are in various stages of preparation. In Northern Ontario, some courses have tarped their greens already. In Southern Ontario, the focus is on managing leaves and fall cultural practices, with irrigation blowouts scheduled and winter applications planned for the next several weeks.

Some Content you will Find in This issue:

• The Canadian early registration ends
• National Tournament Wrap
• Golfmax Savings-Rain Bird and BrettYoung

Early Registration Rate Ends November 8.

CGSA is excited to partner with our OGSA colleagues to host The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This is the first time CGSA will be in this location and the event promises to provide an excellent experience with education, networking and social events. Key highlights include 15 hours of first rate industry education; Canada's largest industry trade show; networking events; equipment manager education series; women's networking event and assistant superintendents networking event.

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference Trade Show has sold out. CGSA and OGSA are exploring options for additional exhibit space. Stay tuned.

Another Year has Wrapped Up! The National Tournament schedule kicked off with our first presentation during the NextGen Pacific Championship in May in British Columbia and wrapped up with our last presentation during the RBC PGA Scramble National Final on October 9^th in Cape Breton. This year CGSA recognized 32 members throughout the summer for hosting these events. To see member profiles and photos taken during these tournaments, please click here.

Thinking of writing the CGSA Master Superintendent Exam or the Accredited Golf Superintendent Exam? Now that the golf season is slowing down, are you thinking of writing either the CGSA Master Superintendent (MS) or Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) exam? You still have time to write the exams and be recognized for achieving your designation at the 2025 The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Niagara Falls Ontario.

Superintendent Robin Sadler, MS, AGS

Superintendent Robin Sadler, MS, AGS was included in Golf Course Industry magazine on breaking down everything he and the Mickelson National team have done to become the first GEO Certified facility in Canada.

Only a few more weeks to submit your photos for the More Than Turf Photo Contest. Maybe wildlife, course scenery, individuals working, projects, or hobbies. Submit your photo to be eligible for the prizes and "bragging rights".

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time when individuals, community groups and organizations around the globe bring attention to diabetes and urge action to tackle the epidemic. With 1 in 3 people in Canada affected by diabetes, chances are you or someone in your life is impacted.

Did You Know…

• 1 in 2 young adults are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in their remaining lifetime.

• Every 3 minutes a Canadian is diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes.

• The number of cases of diagnosed diabetes is predicted to increase 26% within the next decade.

 Exclusive 1.5% Manufacturer Rebate on Rain Bird Irrigation Products

Just a reminder, we know how busy you have been this golf season. Please be sure to gather all your Rain Bird receipts and submit your claims from 2024. 

Rain Bird provides complete irrigation solutions to golf courses across the globe and is proud to be the exclusive irrigation provider in the CGSA in partnership with the NGCOA Canada Golfmax Purchasing Program.

 CGSA Members SAVE UP TO 12%* on orders of $3,000

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BrettYoung is Canada’s largest independent seed company and a leader in wholesale forage and turf, professional turf and reclamation, seed and crop inputs in Canada and around the world. They are passionate about delivering the products that help keep your business profitable while backing them up with knowledge and experience.

The CGSA uses a variety of award programs to recognize the achievements of its members in the conduct of their duties as professional golf course managers. the award programs noted below are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of the golf course professionals. You are invited to submit nominations and/or applications for the 2024 award programs. See the information regarding all awards here.