October 30, 2025

For Immediate Release

Mississauga ON - Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) is releasing the most recent Canadian Golf Maintenance Department Compensation Study. The Study was conducted in August 2025 by a third-party firm; The Portage Group which is an association consulting group with a specialty in this type of research. This is the second time conducting the survey with this group. The Study encompassed a total of 2,031 maintenance facility employees. 

The Study was done for the second time in conjunction with several regional associations; BCGSA, STA, MGSA, OVTA, QGSA and Atlantic GSA. This allowed a much larger reach to superintendents to participate in the survey and seek this valued feedback.

When it came to the type of clubs that participated in the Study public clubs were the most common among participants accounting for 36%, edging out semi-private clubs at 34%. Four in five (80%) of participating golf clubs indicated that they operate 18-hole courses, while 8% responded 27 holes and 6% said nine-hole courses.

The Study’s value will be seen particularly in the benchmark sections for all positions. In this area you will be able to see the average salary for a number of positions ranging from Superintendent to Labourer with the number of years experience, age, type of facility, operating and capital budgets.

Regional results are being shared with participating associations or you can contact CGSA for details. CGSA Superintendent members who participated in data collection have been sent the full copy of the National Survey Results.

Should you wish to purchase the full national report, contact Lori Micucci at LMicucci@golfsupers.com. It is available to CGSA members for $350 and $700 for non-members.

CGSA will look to build upon the success of the 2025 survey with the next version and encourages participation by all members.

For questions please contact Kathryn Wood at kwood@golfsupers.com or 416-626-8873, ext 23.

About CGSA - The CGSA represents golf course superintendents from across Canada. Its mission is to promote and support superintendents and their profession. The association is also committed to environmentally sustainable practices with respect to the management of golf course properties.