Register now for the 2022 Fall Field Day taking place on Tuesday, September 20 at Southwood Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You will also have the opportunity to play in the 9 hole tournament on Monday, September 19. Registration includes the Welcome to Manitoba event, the CGSA/Toro Reception, the CGSA/Syngenta Awards Dinner and the CGSA seminar sponsored by Bayer. |
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As part of the ongoing effort to recognize the role of the superintendent at the golf facility, the CGSA sponsors the National Tournament Program for members that host these prestigious events. Our members are an essential part of the team that ensures that the golf course provides fair and consistent conditions for competition.
Please click National Tournament Schedule below to see the upcoming 2022 National Tournaments which includes, host superintendent and locations, and links to profiles where available.
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Here are some of CGSA's National Tournament Hosts. |
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CGSA President Pierre Vezeau, AGS congratulates Ian McQueen and his team for providing excellent conditions for the recent Canadian Open at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto. To read more about Ian see Golf Canada's article below.
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Superintendent Patrice Fredette is presented with his National Tournament plaque by Diane Drury-Clark from Golf Canada for hosting the Canadian University/College Championship. |
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Edmontron Petroleum Golf & Country Club crew with host Superintendent Keith Blayney,MS, AGS preparing for the ATB Classic in June.
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CPGA President Gord Percy presenting Colin Young with his National Tournament plaque during the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada at Beacon Hall Golf Club. |
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100th Anniversary Celebrations |
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There are a number of golf clubs in Canada that are celebrating their 100th anniversaries and CGSA will be highlighting these clubs, their celebrations and staff throughout the summer. |
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The team at Rosemere Golf Club with Superintendent Robert Sevigny celebrate the club's 100th anniversary this season. The club was created in 1922 and in 2019 they purchased and moved to Fontainebleau Golf Club so they are now the Rosemere Fontainbleau Golf Club. |
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Superintendent Farrol Asham (far right) celebrated Portage Golf Club's 100 years of golf in June along with an awards ceremony. The Centennial theme will continue throughout the season. |
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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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Mitchell Kelly, Osoyoos, BC
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Scott Lillie, Winnipeg, MB
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Steve Percy, Nipawin, SK
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Ethan Petch, Port Carling, ON
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Rex Skarbo, Nelson, BC
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Rob Wilson, Dundalk, ON
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Latest Accredited Members |
Please join the CGSA in congratulating the following member(s) for receiving or renewing their designations:
Renewal of the Master Superintendent (MS) Designation
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Robin Sadler, MS, AGS, Master Superintendent at Mickelson National Golf Club has recertified for another five (5) years.
Renewal of the Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation
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Tyler Patroch, AGS, Superintendent at Point Grey Golf & Country Club has recertified for another five (5) 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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New Membership Year Began July 1st!
This is a reminder if you haven't already renewed your CGSA, BCGSA and MGSA membership for the 2022-2023 membership year, your membership expired on June 30th. You can still renew your National, Provincial and/or both your National & Provincial membership now. Simply click here and Login (your login is your email address), enter your password and then click the red Renew Now tab on the Welcome Page.
Don’t miss out on all the great benefits waiting for you. The benefits of CGSA membership are far greater than the annual fee! Check them out by clicking here. Don’t see something you would like CGSA to offer, send an email to Lori Micucci.
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Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
The CGSA has 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. Several of these award programs are sponsored in whole or in part by industry partners and for this we are very grateful. The support of these companies allows us to provide a tangible component to the recognition these individuals receive as award recipients.
You are invited to submit nominations and/or applications for the 2022 award programs. The upcoming deadline date for these awards is November 30, 2022.
For more information, click here or contact Lori Micucci.
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Please let us know if you have recently changed positions and we would love to post in the next issue of GreenMatter. |
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David Stewart Menzies Gourlay (Canadian Golf Superintendents Association)- will be inducted into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame posthumously due to his influence and contributions to the game of golf. David was a founding member of CGSA and president in 1973.
He was named Superintendent of the year in 1982 and won the John B. Steele Award (CGSA’s highest honour) in 1997. Gourlay was a great mentor to many and his impact spans many generations.
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CGSA Membership Survey Coming Soon |
It’s been several years since the CGSA has sent out a membership survey. We will be emailing it to you next week to get your feedback on what you expect from your national association, and how we can improve the services to you. Please take the time to complete the survey. Your input is very important!
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Green Start Academy, sponsored by John Deere, Bayer and Rain Bird is now accepting applications for the class of 2022. This is a leadership and developmental program for assistant golf superintendents. In its 17th year it offers assistants key career development tools to help them propel their careers further. Learning includes budgets, DEI, resume building and networking. It is being held December 12 - 14 at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. |
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More memberperks in July
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you through memberperks. Enjoy Great Savings through the Co-operators! For more information, please click here!
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As a Premium or Ultimate member of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association, you have access to HumanaCare’s Member Assistance Program providing free, confidential support and counselling for individuals and their families experiencing work-life challenges. |
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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, Manager, Communications and Administration ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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