After a warm dry fall which had golfers very happy and active, winter came up pretty abruptly in Manitoba. In the Winnipeg area we have the first white Halloween since 2006 and the forecast doesn’t show any significant warmup in the near term. While it was a quick finish to the 2023 golf season most of the Superintendents that I have spoken with did manage to complete their most important winterization tasks with maybe a couple of small projects left hanging over to next spring. Warm weather and some rainfall throughout October had the turf growing pretty actively right up until snowfall so while it was certainly beneficial to see some recovery from traffic and wear and.. |
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The 2023 golf season is drawing to a close in Ontario. Golf courses across the province are in various stages of winter preparation. As it typically does, the weather kept things interesting during 2023 as it swung from one extreme to the other. The prevailing opinion is that it was a wet year. However, despite the weather, interest in golf remains strong, as preliminary reports indicate that the number of rounds played is equal to or greater than last season. |
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- Conference Registration Open
- SuperSearch
- Award Programs
- Photo Contest
- New Members
- BrettYoung Golfmax Fall Booking Program
- Canadian Turftalk with Rob Wilke
- University of Minnesota Needs Your Help
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Register Now for The Canadian |
Register now at the early rate for The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and Trade Show in partnership with the QGSA. Register now and with the All Access package receive 3 days of education, largest trade show of its kind, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 evening social events and social breaks. Also take advantage of the $199 room rate at the Hotel Bonaventure. |
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SuperSearch - CGSA's Employment Referral Service |
SuperSearch is a job posting service available to members and non-members of the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) in the golf industry looking to hire experienced professionals. This is an opportunity for employers to circulate job postings throughout Canada at a minimal charge to approximately 1,000 CGSA members’ which includes superintendents, assistant superintendents, golf course technicians, as well as industry members. Contact Lori Micucci 1-800-387-1056/416-626-8873, ext. 27 or email: lmicucci@golfsupers.com.
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The upcoming deadline is November 30, 2023
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 are one of the ways in which the association profiles the work of golf course professionals. Nominate a colleague for the John B. Steel award; CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement award; CGSA/Toro Assistant Superintendent of the Year award; CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year award and scholarships.
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Please join the CGSA in welcoming the following new members and/or members who re-joined recently.
- Cory Ang-Hamiltona, Vernon, BC
- Scott Carl, Innisfil, ON
- Dan Colcuc, Burgessville, ON
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Lindsey Cunnington, Gibsons, BC
- Taytem Eilers, Winnipeg, MB
- Patrick Houle, St-Hubert, QC
- Gary Ray, Rugby, WA
- James Webb, Englewood, FL
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More Than Turf Photo Contest |
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Each month GreenMatter will share some of the photos submitted as part of the More Than Turf Photo Contest. The winner will be selected in December and receive "bragging rights" and a CGSA merchandise package. To submit photos please send photos with captions to CGSA.
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Ian Brooks Selkirk Manitoba |
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Ian Brooks Selkirk Manitoba |
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Ruari Buffam, takes on anything. Possible future Superintendent. Skeena Valley Golf Course, Rob Wilke |
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Canadian Turf Talks Interview with Rob Wilke |
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From the desert to the rainforest - Rob Wilke, Superintendent at the Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club and the CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award Winner, was recently interviewed on GTI's Canadian Turf Talks Episode 12. |
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CGSA Members Save 12% with BrettYoung's Fall Booking Program
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.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month
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.
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Winter is QUICKLY on its way and the researchers at the University of Minnesota Turfgrass Science department are starting the #WinterTurf data collection for 2023-2024. They are looking for more Superintendents willing to participate in the study from across Canada. |
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CONTACT US
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Executive Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Events and Administration ex. 25
Jenn Rozek, Communications Manager (jrozek@golfsupers.com)
Terri Solodan, (tsolodan@golfsupers.com)
Jeff Calderwood, Strategic Advisor ex. 24
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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