Uncategorized 2021 OGCSA Annual Meeting Recap June 1, 2021 / June 2, 2021 by Alexis 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 […] Read more »
Uncategorized Final President’s Message May 21, 2021 / May 21, 2021 by Alexis 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 […] Read more »
Uncategorized OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – May 2021 May 4, 2021 / May 4, 2021 by Alexis Superintendent Spotlight: Jeremy Galvin of Waverley Country Club In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Jeremy Galvin who is Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Waverley Country Club Describe your […] Read more »
Uncategorized May is once again Oregon Golf Month May 1, 2021 / May 1, 2021 by Alexis Governor Kate Brown has once again signed a State of Oregon Proclamation making May Oregon Golf Month. This marks the sixth time in seven years May is Oregon Golf Month, […] Read more »
Uncategorized 2021 OGCSA Board of Director Officer and Director Candidates April 23, 2021 / May 10, 2021 by Alexis Election results will be announced at the OGCSA Annual Members Meeting, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, OR. Ballots have been mailed to all eligible voting members in […] Read more »
Uncategorized OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – April 2021 April 1, 2021 / April 1, 2021 by Alexis Superintendent Spotlight: Lonny Radford of Astoria Golf and Country Club In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Lonny Radford who is Golf Course Superintendent at Astoria Golf and Country Club. […] Read more »
Uncategorized Give to the Game you Love ~ Please Consider Donating to 2021 Rounds 4 Research Auction March 26, 2021 / April 29, 2021 by Alexis It continually amazes me to see just how far the turf industry has come over the decades! From the mid-70’s when average green speeds were 6.5 feet to what we […] Read more »
Uncategorized Oregon and Washington Superintendents, Industry Professionals, and Veterans join forces for a community service project at the Children’s Course in Gladstone, Ore. March 18, 2021 / March 18, 2021 by Alexis Nearly 50 volunteers, a collection of Golf Course Superintendents from the states of Oregon and Washington working together with Military Veterans repaired the Children’s Course from the damages of the […] Read more »
Uncategorized Golf Continues to be a Positive Contributor to Oregon’s Economy, Environment and Quality of Life March 16, 2021 / March 16, 2021 by Alexis New Report Highlights Total Economic Impact of $1.6 Billion, Making Golf a Standout Industry for the State (PORTLAND, Ore.) March 16, 2021 – The Golf Alliance of Oregon (GAO), in […] Read more »
Uncategorized OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – March 2021 March 1, 2021 / March 1, 2021 by Alexis In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Evan McFadden who is an Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at Broken Top Club. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:High desert, big pines, play everyday […] Read more »
Uncategorized Oregon and Washington publish Third Edition of BMP guidelines for golf courses February 24, 2021 / February 25, 2021 by Alexis The wait is over! The Environmental – BMP Committee is proud to announce that the Third Edition Environmental Stewardship Guidelines: Best Management Practices for Golf Courses has been published for […] Read more »
Uncategorized OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – February 2021 February 1, 2021 / February 1, 2021 by Alexis In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Scott Larsen who is Golf Course Superintendent at Emerald Valley Golf and Resort. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:A hidden gem in Lane County. […] Read more »
Uncategorized Distribution agreement between Rain Bird and Pacific Golf & Turf January 4, 2021 / January 4, 2021 by Alexis Rain Bird Golf Announces Pacific Golf & Turf as New Distributor for Pacific Northwest Strategic Partnership for OR, WA, ID, AK, MT, & Jackson Hole WY Portland, OR— January 4th, […] Read more »
Uncategorized OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – January 2021 January 4, 2021 / January 4, 2021 by Alexis In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Eric Langford who is an assistant superintendent with Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Golf as it was meant […] Read more »