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SASKATOON, SK – September 22, 2026 – The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA), in partnership with Envu, is proud to announce Wade Peckham, Superintendent at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta, as the 2026 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made during the Awards Dinner at the 2026 Fall Field Day in Saskatoon.
This prestigious annual award recognizes a golf course superintendent who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, service, and commitment to the golf course management profession and their community.
A CGSA member since 1990, Wade has dedicated 35 years to the profession, including 16 years as Superintendent at Royal Mayfair Golf Club. His experience, leadership, and dedication were on full display this summer as Royal Mayfair hosted the CPKC Women’s Open for the second time. Wade and his team delivered an outstanding championship experience for players, officials, volunteers, and everyone involved.
Wade’s contributions to the profession extend well beyond his golf course. He served as President of the Alberta Golf Superintendents Association (AGSA) in 1998 and was honoured with the AGSA Walt Gooder Distinguished Service Award in 2019 for his significant contributions to the golf course management profession.
“Wade’s dedication, leadership, and support of the CGSA have strengthened our association and inspired those around him. His humility, generosity, and commitment to our profession truly exemplify what it means to be an ambassador for the industry,” said Tyler McComas, CGSA President.
Wade’s career spans nearly four decades, with previous superintendent roles at The Highlands Golf Club and The Ranch Golf & Country Club before joining Royal Mayfair Golf Club in 2011. He is widely respected throughout the industry for his dedication, mentorship, generosity, and commitment to advancing the profession.
“The CGSA Envu Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes excellence, leadership, service, and contributions to the profession. Wade Peckham exemplifies each of these qualities. His distinguished career, commitment to professional excellence, and lasting impact on those around him make him an exceptionally deserving recipient of this honour,” said Chris Nelson, President of the Alberta Golf Superintendents Association. “I am proud to offer my strongest endorsement of Wade Peckham for this award.”
As the 2026 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year, Wade will receive:
- Travel and participation at the 2026 Fall Field Day in Saskatoon
- All-access registration to the 2027 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Halifax, including hotel accommodations and travel expenses
- An Envu agronomic site visit and report
- A $5,000 Envu plant protection package
- A trip for two to an Envu educational golf event
“Envu is proud to recognize Wade for this outstanding achievement,” said Csaba Boros, Area Sales Manager, T&O Canada, Envu Canada. “His dedication to excellence and meaningful contributions to turfgrass management have made a lasting impact on our industry.”
Wade will be formally presented with the 2026 CGSA/Envu Superintendent of the Year Award during the 2027 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Halifax on February 23, 2027.
Kathryn Wood, CMP
Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Golf Superintendents Association
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