We are excited to partner with OSU to offer this new scholarship opportunity to OGCSA members and their staff. Are you looking to further your education in the turfgrass management industry or have an employee that is? Then this is the opportunity for you! If selected as the recipient of the scholarship OSU turfgrass instructors […]

This year OGCSA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Crew Tournament! 232 golfers came out to Arrowhead Golf Club to celebrate, confirming that the Crew Tournament is still going strong as one of the associations favorite events. The course was set up tough, but was in great shape as always. Thank you to Arrowhead Golf […]

In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Ryan Barker who is Superintendent at Tetherow Resort.  Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Challenging and unique to the Central Oregon area What’s your favorite hole at your facility?No. 2 – Par 5 What hole on your golf course is hardest to maintain (and why)?Driving Range – […]

In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Chris Robson who is Course Superintendent at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis.  Describe your facility in 10 words or less:A 36 hole public facility in the heart of East Portland What is a little-known fact / fun fact about your facility?It is 94 years old. What’s your favorite hole […]

The first in-person meeting since the Covid-19 pandemic began over a year ago took place on Tuesday, May 25th at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Oregon. OGCSA members and friends gathered for the annual association business meeting to honor awards and scholarship recipients, and hear updates from the Oregon State University Turfgrass Team. Despite heavy downpours […]

As I pen my last presidential message, I cannot help but reflect on the craziness of the last 2 years.  Many things have changed in our lives, but the early summer weather this year has kept us all busy and courses bustling with golfers, which feels somewhat normal at this point.  Much like golf as […]