Summer Shamble 2026 - Last Chance to Register!

CGSA 3rd Annual Summer Shamble

June 1, 2026

The Briars Golf Club, Sutton West, ON

Last chance to register for CGSA's 3rd annual Summer Shamble hosted at The Briars Golf Club in Sutton West, ON with host Superintendent, Mark Patterson.

Come join us to connect, compete and learn from other industry professionals.

Kick things off with a Sunday night welcome reception, and cap the event off with a Monday night networking dinner.

What's Included:

Welcome Reception - Sunday Evening
Educational Session - Monday Morning, with speaker Tyler Carr, PhD (Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University)
Lunch
Shamble Golf (Cart Included)
Dinner

Educational Session

Autonomous Mowing: Implications for Turf Performance and Operations

As autonomous mowers increase in use, superintendents are asking how it affects turf performance and daily operations. This presentation explains the agronomic mechanisms behind high‑frequency mowing, reviews operational realities of autonomous systems, and discusses applications on golf courses.

Meet the Speaker

Tyler Carr, PhD - Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University

Dr. Tyler Carr is an Assistant Professor and Turfgrass Extension Specialist at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. His research focuses on improving turfgrass cultural practices to develop sustainable turfgrass systems. His extension program strives to provide education and cost-effective solutions for the Ohio turfgrass industry. Dr. Carr received a B.S. in Horticulture, Landscape, and Turf Sciences from the University of Arkansas, a M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas, and a Ph.D. in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences from the University of Tennessee.

Hotel Accomodations

Special rates are available at $189.99/night at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Newmarket (100 Pony Drive Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, L3Y 7B6).

The special rate has been extended past May 1st! Guests can book directly online at the link below for a King with Sofa Bed at the current available rate and email your confirmation number to Jelly Pitogo: gm@hinewmarket.com indicating your booking for the CGSA Summer Shamble and the rate will be adjusted on your booking.

BOOK A ROOM

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Dinner Sponsor

Tee Sign Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Several partnership opportunities are currently available for the 2026 Summer Shamble. Those include; tee sponsorships, breakfast, lunch, beverage cart service, or evening event. Click here for details and to sponsor.

Have something else in mind? Let's chat!

Contact Barb Manifold at bmanifold@golfsupers.com or 1-800-387-1056, ext 25.