Last week the Saskatchewan Turfgrass Association had the annual 9-hole skins game at White Bear Lake Golf Course and the Don Campbell Research Tournament at Golf Kenosee. The two golf courses were in great shape and the event was well attended from members throughout the province.
Weather has been fairly warm, humid and smoky. Some important rains have hit areas of the province that were in need. First frost hit the province this week in the central area.
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Some Content you will Find in This Issue:
- September 12 is International Thank A Super Day
- Summertime membership winners
- CGSA Awards
- National Tournaments
- New Members and Accredited Members
- More Than Turf Photo Contest
- Industry News
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Thank A Superintendent Day - September 12 |
CGSA along with 78 countries is celebrating Thank A Superintendent Day on Tuesday, September 12.CGSA encourages the golf community to recognize superintendents and their teams on this day. Superintendents from across the country will be profiled throughout the day and included on the CGSA website. (www.golfsupers.com) |
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Congratulations to the members who joined or rejoined the CGSA during our Summertime Get in on the Win promotion.
1st Prize Winner is Sean Valikoski, Assistant Superintendent at Highland Pacific Golf Course who won an All-Access registration to the 2024 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference and three nights’ accommodation at the Host Hotel in Montreal from February 27-29, 2024. A value over $1,500.
2nd Prize Winner is Blair Rennie, Superintendent at Whitevale Golf Club who won an All-Access registration to the 2024 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Montreal from February 27-29, 2024 . A value over $900.
3rd Prize Winner is Brent Pichette, Assistant Superintendent at Edson Golf Club who won a 2nd year of CGSA Membership free! A value up to $450.
Thank you to every member who joined during our promotion and look for more contests throughout the year!
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Nominate or Apply for One of These Great CGSA Awards!
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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National Tournament Program |
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.
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Jamie Robb, AGS (left) presenting Andrew Hart with his National Tournament plaque at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club during the CPKC Women's Open. Photo courtesy and credit to: Bernard Berault/Golf Canada. Thank you to Golf Canada for this opportunity!
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CGSA Past President Kendall Costain (left), MS, presents Andy Magee with His National Tournament plaque during the Canadian Junior Girls Championship presented by BDO. Photo credit to Bernard Brault/Golf Canada |
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CGSA Vice President John McLinden (right), AGS presenting Chad Vibert with his National Tournament Plaque at Mad River Golf Club during the Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Thank you to Golf Canada! Photo Credit Christian Bender/ Golf Canada.
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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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Mark Calder, Riverview, NB
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Zachary DeCloedt, Ridgetown, ON
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Allister Graham, Furry Creek, BC
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David Harms, Strathmore, AB
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Lachlan Kerr, Campbell River, BC
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Richard Lockie, Penticton, BC
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Rene MacKay, Wolfville, NS
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Brent Pichette, Edson, AB
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Mathieu Rousseau, Shawinigan, QC
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Nick Schaefer, Hartland, WI
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Sean Valikoski, Victoria, BC
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Connor Winslow, Lacombe, 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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William Green, AGS, Superintendent at Cutten Fields has recertified his AGS designation for another five (5) years.
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Shawn Major, AGS, Superintendent at Niakwa Country Club has recertified his AGS designation for another five (5) years.
Congratulations to Bill & Shawn!
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.
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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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Not hard to figure out that a golf course in the morning is a beautiful place to be. Third hole looking back towards the tees at the North Bay Golf & CC. Craig Moody photo. |
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Sunrise on the 14th hole at St. Eugene Golf & Casino Resort. Graeme Douglas photo. |
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Humboldt crew riding the Forest Gump Snapper - trying to make the mower run - Glenn Wildeman. (corrected from August issue)
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CGSA Board, staff and members congratulated Kathryn Wood on her 25th anniversary working at CGSA! |
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2024 Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation Research Funding Call for Proposals
This year’s research funding application process is once again being administered by the Canadian Turfgrass Research Foundation (CTRF). You are invited to apply for 2024 research project funding with a single submission to the CTRF in conjunction with the regional organizations found in the link below.
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New Director for GTI
Dr. Katerina Jordan, an experienced plant researcher committed to providing leading research and education services in turfgrass science, has been name the new director of the Guelph Turfgrass Institute (GTI) at the University of Guelph. Dr. Katerina Jordan is an associate professor in the Department of Plant Agriculture, where she has been conducting turfgrass research since 2005.
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CONTACT US
Jeff Calderwood, Chief Executive Officer ex. 24
Lori Micucci, Manager, Member Services ex. 27
Kathryn Wood, Chief Operating Officer ex. 23
Barb Manifold, Events and Administration ex. 25
PH: 1-800-387-1056, Fax: 416-626-1958
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