Regional Reports

Atlantic Report

Spring has finally given way to summer here in Atlantic Canada. The spring weather was very inconsistent and made managing the turf a challenge. It seems as if in Atlantic Canada that our traditional Spring diseases are bleeding into summer and our summer diseases are expanding into spring. This has supers reorganizing their spray schedules.

Clubs are all in full swing here now and the high volume of play is continuing. I know here at Chester we are as busy as ever. Even the weather doesn’t seem to slow them down.

Manitoba Report

Full Manitoba Report

Another heat wave is upon Manitoba with temperatures above 30 degrees. The season has been a real test of irrigation systems thus far contrasted from last years’ very wet May and June. Overall golf courses are in good condition throughout the province. May and June provided some challenges in areas due to wildfire activity and closures but all areas of the province are once again open.

On July 8^th the MGSA is hosting the John B. Steel tournament at Oakwood Golf Course in Ste. Anne, Manitoba with host Superintendent Steve McMaster. This promises to be a great day with 4 winners crowned champions and provided $1000 to attend the CGSA Fall Field Day at Club sur le Lac in Laval, Quebec to represent Manitoba.

News

Membership News

Consider Sponsoring a Tee Sign

Consider sponsoring a tee sign at the Fall Field Day and have recognition on one or more holes, on all event signage and in GreenMatter. Consider having a staff member on the hole to greet the golfers. Sponsorship does not include golf but you can register 2 people to golf at the member rate. Note: Registration is reserved for sponsors and golf course members until August 15. We are setting up a waitlist for those who still want to attend without sponsorship.

For Details and to Sponsor

Member Photos

CGSA CEO Kathryn Wood, presents RBC Canadian Open host, David Hunter with his National Tournament plaque.

CGSA Vice President, Tyler McComas (left), presents Matthew Choquette with his National Tournament plaque as he hosted the NextGen Prairie Championship at The Legends Golf Club.

Photo above is Jeffrey Alexander (left), Superintendent at Manitou Ridge, middle is Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada and right is Drew Rachar, Director of Agronomy who just hosted the 84th PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada presented by GOLFTEC from June 15-18, 2025. Kevin presented the gentlemen with their CGSA National Tournament plaques!

Morgan Creighton, Centre, Assistant Superintendent at Broadmoor Public Golf Course is one of the 31 women volunteers at the U.S. Women's Open. To read the full article click here.

The CGSA recently held a special contest encouraging members to renew their membership dues by May 31, 2025, for a chance to win an All-Access Registration Package to our 60th Anniversary Canadian 2026 Golf Course Management Conference in Calgary, Alberta.

We are thrilled to announce that the lucky winner is:

🎉 Chris Schuurmans, Superintendent, Smithers Golf & Country Club.

Chris has won an exclusive package to The Canadian 2026 Conference, taking place February 24–26, 2026. His prize includes: All Access registration and 3 nights' accommodation.

A big thank you to all members who renewed their membership - we truly appreciate your continued support of the CGSA!

More Than Turf Photo Contest

Submit your photos for a chance to win the More Than Turf Photo Contest. Maybe wildlife, course scenery, individuals working, projects, or hobbies you may have. Please make sure to include a description of your photo. Submit your photo to be eligible for the prizes and “bragging rights”.

Contest Details

Dean Piller, AGS, Superintendent at Cordova Bay Golf Course submitted this sunrise photo.

Dean Piller, AGS, Superintendent at Cordova Bay also submitted this spectacular photo.

GreenMaster Article Contribution

Consider writing an article for GreenMaster and be eligible to win the CGSA/Toro Gordon Witteveen Award. Don't worry if you think you are not a writer - we have editors to assist you but we want your story. Here is a template to help you craft your article or use this QR code to access it.

New Members

Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who rejoined recently:

Braeden Baker, Foots Bay, ON
Aaron Currie, Langley, BC
Trevor Dickie, Brandon, MB
Wade Duchman, Golden, BC
John Esler, Creston, BC
Bob Gilman, Collingwood, ON
Jeremey Hall, Langley, BC
Sean Henson, Furdale, SK
Connor Hentsch, Priddis Greens, AB
Bruce Kaminsky, Morris, MB
Connor Long, Kimberley, BC
Cievya Meliefste, Priddis Greens, AB

Lane Missel, Sherwood Park, AB
Travis Moccasin, Meota, SK
Robert Moon, Thornhill, ON
Cory Mossing, Cochrane, AB
Patrick Santerre, Saint Roch de L'Achigan, QC
Michael Shupeniuk, Gimli, MB
Ryan Stevenson, Aurora, ON
Jean-Luc Theoret, West Vancouver, BC
Mike Turney, Nanaimo, BC
Jeff Woodworth, Invermere, BC

If we have missed anyone, we apologize and please send us your details to include in another edition of GreenMatter.

Lori Micucci at: lmicucci@golfsupers.com.

CGSA's 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

Dean Piller, AGS, Superintendent at Cordova Bay Golf Course in Victoria, BC has become the latest member to recertify his Accredited Golf Superintendent (AGS) designation. Congratulations Dean!

For more information on how you can achieve and track your designation, please click here or contact

Lori at ext. 27 at the CGSA office.

CGSA's Member Access to the CPKC Women's Open

CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN

Dates: August 20–24, 2025
Location: Mississaugua Golf and Country Club
Host Superintendent: Jonathan Smith, AGS (CGSA Member)

CGSA Member Grounds Access

Access: CGSA Members have daily access to the CPKC Women’s Open
For Ticket Policy Information, click HERE
For Parking and Transportation Info, click HERE

National Tournament Schedule

Industry News

SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday August 20, 2025

Join us for The 2025 Turfgrass Research Field Day - an exciting and informative day at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute! This event is your opportunity to learn about the latest research and innovations in turfgrass management and network with industry professionals. For more details click here.

Clear Health

Paying attention to your breath can promote relaxation, mental clarity, and emotional stability by helping calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Click Mindful Moments Quick Reference Cards, shared from our CMHA NotMyselfToday program, provides basic instructions on the awareness of breath practice and additional resources.