Mississauga, ON (October 21, 2019) - The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) and the Foley Company are pleased to announce the continued exclusive sponsorship of the CGSA/Foley Company Equipment Technician of the Year Award.
“We are thrilled with the renewed support of the Foley Company supporting the CGSA/Foley Equipment Technician of the Year Award,” said Greg Austin, CGSA President. “With this support we are able to recognize our equipment technician members who are an integral part of the golf course management team and profession.”
“The Foley Company acknowledges the hard work, tough hours, and all-around expertise that today’s technicians must embrace to keep a course running,” said Greg Turner, Global Sales Leader of the Foley Company. “Their value within the overall golf complex is why we’re so pleased to invest in this award, as they are the key cog in supporting superintendents’ efforts to meet today’s golfer expectations.”
This award recognizes the specific achievements of a golf course equipment technician whose performance and contributions to the success of the facility go beyond those that would normally be expected. It is presented to an individual who has contributed to his or her golf facility in a significant way and who has demonstrated professionalism, innovation and a team approach in their work. To view the nomination form
click here.
The award winner will receive registration to The Canadian 2020 Golf Course Management Conference, round-trip airfare to Ottawa, Ontario and four nights’ accommodation at the Westin Ottawa Hotel. In addition, the recipient will receive an Equipment Technician of the Year plaque.
About CGSA
The CGSA represents golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment technicians, and others involved in golf course management across Canada. CGSA was founded in 1966 and has over 1,000 members. Its mission is to promote excellence in golf course management and environmental responsibility through the continuing professional development of its members.
About Foley Company
The Foley Company started making grinders for the turf industry in 1926 and since introducing the first fully enclosed, fully automated reel grinder in 1994, the innovation continues. A new patented rear roller mounting system and all-visual gauging system introduced in 2015 makes set-up more efficient than ever, and their new 622 Spin-Only grinder makes for a product group that’s a cut above. Foley’s capability and choice allows quick touch-up spin grinding or returning to OEM specifications and this feature separates the Foley Company from everyone else. See Foley’s full range of grinders at
www.foleyco.com.
-30-
Contact:
Kathryn Wood Greg Turner
CGSA Foley Company
416-626-8873 ext. 23 715-426-5151 ext. 2167
