It has been another unpredictable, roller coaster ride in the weather department for much of Ontario this summer. For the most part it has been an average summer however, small, isolated bands of rain have brought wet conditions to some facilities while as little as 20 kilometers away very dry conditions have persisted in other areas. It is now the middle of August and with cooler nights and shorter days upon us hopefully the turf will rejuvenate itself after a long season. |
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Book Your Accommodations at the Sheraton Four Points Winnipeg by August 17 to receive the group rate. Register 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.
CGSA members are eligible for admission privileges to selected golf tournaments subject to conditions imposed by the sponsoring body.
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Here are some of CGSA's National Tournament Hosts. |
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Beacon Hall Turf team and Colin Young with Championship winner Wes Heffernan during the BetRegal PGA championship of Canada. |
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Scott Brook and Scott Littleton, Osprey Open hosts with their National Tournament plaque. |
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Congratulations to the TPC Toronto maintenance crew on hosting the successful Osprey Open. Photo courtesy of @Osprey Open. |
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The Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club crew during the ATB Classic presented by Volvo with host Keith Blayney, MS, AGS. photo courtesy of @PGATourCanada. |
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Maintenance team at Dundarave Golf Course during the PEI Open. Photo courtesy of @PGATourCanada. |
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Score Golf recently published an article "Super Women" about the growing sorority among superintendents in Canada, with more women taking charge of turf crews. “Female supers have come so far in being able to share their thoughts and be able to get their seat at the table and be recognized for their efforts,” says Kathryn Wood, CGSA Chief Operating Officer.
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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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Danielle Farquharson, Brantford ON
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Matt Guy, Priddis Greens, AB
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Lewis Hill, Calgary, AB
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Kyle Howard, Sylvan Lake, AB
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Luther Jurke, Priddis Greens, AB
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Clayton Kelm, Calgary, AB
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Steve Lockhart, Priddis Greens, AB
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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 Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) Designation
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Grant Sawchyn, AGS, Superintendent at North Battleford 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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CGSA Contest Winners
Congratulations to Dustin How, AGS, Superintendent at the Southwood Golf & Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba who paid his dues by May 31 and is the lucky winner of the All-Access registration package to The Canadian 2023 Golf Course Management Conference February 22-24, 2023, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, British Columbia. Two other lucky winners receive a CGSA Yeti Mug: Jacob Meliefste, Superintendent at the River Ridge Golf & Country Club in Edmonton, Alberta; and Alex Rokus, Superintendent at The Rise Golf Course in Vernon, British Columbia. Thank you to every member who renewed their membership and continue to support the CGSA!
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Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards by November 30, 2022!
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.
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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More memberperks in August
For our members who have upgraded their benefit options to either Premium or the Ultimate level, there are more savings for you through memberperks.
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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