OGCSA Golf Course Superintendents Association

2025 Crew Tournament - Quail Run
2025-09-16 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, Lapine, OR, 97739, United States
Save the date and mark your calendars for September 16th for the Annual Central Oregon Crew Tournament at Quail Run Golf Course.
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The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place gross and net along with many on course games and raffle prizes! The 1st place winning team in the gross competition along with the top two teams from the Arrowhead Crew Tournament will compete against Washington GCSA and Inland Empire GCSA Crew Champions in the Annual PNW Crew Championship!
Registration includes golf, cart, lunch, range balls, hat and raffle prizes.
**10:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start – Subject to potential frost delay
**9:00 a.m. – Check in
Tournament Full

Contact Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org or Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com to be added to waitlist and your player information.
Additional Info:

Dress code will be strictly enforced: golf shirts required. No denim
All players must be employed for the course they are representing and work on the greens/grounds crew to qualify for PNW Crew Championship
24 handicap maximum
PGA Professionals are not eligible for prizes

Questions? Contact: Stan Presley 503-550-4186, stpresley@wilburellis.com or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535, ogcsa@ogcsa.org
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Friday, September 12, 2025.

2025 Fall Meeting
2025-11-06 07:30 - 16:00 | Riverside Golf & Country Club, 8105 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR, 97211
Registration Closed – Contact OGCSA office for Availability
Save The Date – OGCSA Fall Meeting – Celebrate 100 Years of Riverside Country & Golf Club
Michael Wright, Course Superintendent, has graciously invited OGCSA to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Riverside Country & Golf Club at our 2025 Fall Meeting on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
7:30 am Check-in & Networking
8:00 am Meeting Kick Off
Educational program information:

GCSAA BMP Tool & EPA’s Endangered Species Act Regulations Update
Hazardous Waste Management Training from Department of Environmental Quality
Golf Course Construction & Design from Jackson Kahn Design

Following the meeting, golf will be available for attendees — weather permitting.
Mark your calendars and join us for this special milestone celebration! – Register Here
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2025 Pest Management Webinar Series
2025-12-02 09:00 - 2025-12-10 12:00 | Webinar Meeting
Welcome to the Virtual Pest Management Education Program!
This year’s event will be held over 4 days, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3 & 9-10, 2025 in 3-hour sessions. Join us for one or all four sessions and hear presentations from leading industry professionals.

Registration Open

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PLEASE READ ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY
WHAT IT IS:

4 three-hour webinar sessions each begin at 9:00am Pacific Time running Tuesday and Wednesday the weeks of December 2-3 & 9-10
You may choose to skip daily sessions—However you will only receive credits for each session attended in FULL
Early registration fee is $120 for the series. After November 24 the fee will increase to $140

SIGNING UP:

ONLINE registration is preferred. If you need to pay with a check via invoice option, email ogcsa@ogcsa.org with complete registration information.
EACH attendee will need to register individually with their OWN UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESS. You CANNOT use the same email for multiple attendees.
You will be required to enter your state pesticide license number on the registration screen. If you do not have a license number enter “NA”.
Upon payment you will receive an email confirmation with the webinar series link. This link is unique to you and cannot be shared. Please add it to your online calendar.
You will receive reminder emails with your webinar links & information.

IN THE SEMINAR:

Each attendee will need to join the webinar on their own device.
Please review Webinar Best Management Practices to ensure that your device and internet connection will work properly.
You MUST be logged on the ENTIRE time and answer polling questions when prompted to receive credit. If you miss polling questions or leave the webinar early, you will not receive credit for that session. Webinars will be audited by state authorities.
There will be two 10-minute breaks during each session.
In the webinar you will not need access to a webcam you will be in listen only mode.
You will have the ability to ask questions during the webinar through the chat feature— you may also send questions in ahead of time to ogcsa@ogcsa.org.

CREDITS: APPROVED/PENDING

APPROVED – 12 Oregon Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full

DAY 1, DEC. 2nd – Credits Approved ( Core:1 Other:2 )
DAY 2, DEC. 3rd – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 3, DEC. 9th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )
DAY 4, DEC. 10th – Credits Approved ( Core:2 Other:1 )

APPROVED – 12 Washington Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 12 Idaho Pesticide Recertification Credits – 3 Credits will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 1.2 GCSAA Education Points – .30 Points will be given per daily session attended in full
APPROVED – 12 ORLCB Continuing Education Hours – 3 Hours will be given per daily session attended in full

DAILY SCHEDULE:
8:50-9:00 am – Login
9:00-9:50 am – Presentation #1
9:50-10:00 am – Q&A and Break
10:00-10:50 am – Presentation #2
10:50-11:00 am – Q&A and Break
11:00-11:50 am – Presentation #3
11:50-12:00 pm – Q&A and Closing
WEEK 1 SESSIONS:
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 2, 2025
– Optimizing success for turfgrass during winter months
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Old Foes, New Frequency: Patch Diseases on the Rise in Pacific Northwest Turf
-Refreshing the Fundamentals: Chemical and Cultural Management of Microdochium Patch
Speaker: Chas Schmid, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
-Herbicides and Plant Growth Regulators for Landscapers
Speaker: Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D. – Oregon State University
-Pythium Management from a Superintendent
Speaker: Peter M Wendt, CGCS – Congressional Country Club
-The Dirty Dozen – Oregon OSHA citations for hazards posed to employees: Heat Stress, Pesticides/Hazard Communication and PPE
Speakers: Brandi Davis – Oregon OSHA
WEEK 2 SESSIONS
Day 3 – Tuesday, December 9, 2025
-Insect control options and strategies for the PNW
Speaker: Ron Townsend – Syngenta
-Using New Technologies to Increase Application Precision
Speaker: Bill Kreuser, Ph.D. – Greenkeeper
-Building Your Fungicide Foundation
Speaker: Cameron Stephens, Ph.D. – Simplot Turf & Horticulture

Day 4 – Wednesday, December 10, 2025
-Pesticide Potions Class: A Journey into Pesticide Formulations and Mixing
Speakers: Chrissie A Segars, Ph.D. and Dale R. Sanson, Ph.D. – PBI Gordon Corporation
–Practical approach to root pathogen
-Practical approach to resistance in turf
Speaker: Zac Reicher, Ph.D. – ENVU

~ PLEASE NOTE ~
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILTY TO MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM IS READY TO GO AND WILL RUN THE WEBINAR
***CANCELLATION POLICY & QUESTIONS:

For FULL refund cancellations must be made in writing by 5:00pm November 28 to OGCSA Email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Crew Seminar - Tualatin Country Club
2026-01-22 08:00 - 15:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
We will be kicking off 2026 with our traditional Crew Seminar at Tualatin Country Club. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking.
Registration Closed

Who is Joining Us:
– Ross Niewola, USGA Green Section
– Where the Rules of Golf Meet Golf Course Maintenance
Brent Whittaker, Sr. Director of Championships & Events, Oregon Golf Association
– Education at a Distance: How WWCC’s Turf Management Program Works for You
– Teaching Your Crew to Think Like Turf Managers
– Why Soil-Based Education Matters: Teaching from the Ground Up
Karlee Pruitt Larkin, Turf Management Instructor, Walla Walla Community College

– Irrigation Tips & Tricks
John Hassler, North Star Turf & Irrigation
– GCSAA Career Path Program
David Phipps, Northwest Regional Representative, GCSAA
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:15-10:00 a.m. Education
10:00-10:15 a.m. Break
10:15-12:00 p.m. Education
12:00-12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45-2:00 p.m. Education
2:00 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is January 16, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2026 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2026-02-04 18:30 - 21:30 | OR
2026 is the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show you won’t want to miss — GCSAA is turning 100!Join us as we help celebrate this milestone at our traditional Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. This annual gathering is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy some camaraderie with fellow Northwest GCSAA chapter members.
This event will be returning to the Tin Roof in Orlando – Wednesday, February 4th – 6:30-9:30: p.m.
We welcome your support – Contact Alexis Wenker at ogcsa@ogcsa.org or call 503-344-6535 for more information.
This event is made possible from the generous support from our Industry Partners!
~Thank You~
Diamond Sponsors
Turf Star Western Equipment
Gold Sponsors
Syngenta
Harrells
EarthWorks Carbon Based Fertility
Midland Implement – Turf Equipment & Irrigation
Watertronics
Silver Sponsors
Envu
Stotz Equipment
Bronze Sponsors
Ag Enterprises
Columbia Seed
Planet Turf
Sustainable Turfgrass Solutions

2026 Crew Seminar - Tetherow Resort
2026-02-24 08:00 - 14:30 | Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
After such a successful seminar last year, we’re excited to head back to Tetherow Resort for the Crew Seminar, once again featuring afternoon breakout sessions focused on Equipment and Irrigation.
Join us for a day of education and networking—plus a great excuse to step out of the winter weather and into the beautiful setting at Tetherow Resort. And remember, the Crew Seminar isn’t just for crew members—everyone is welcome to attend, learn, and connect.
Registration Closed – Contact OGCSA Office for Availability
ogcsa@ogcsa.org – 503-344-6535
Who is Joining Us:
– Education at a Distance: How WWCC’s Turf Management Program Works for You
– Teaching Your Crew to Think Like Turf Managers
– Why Soil-Based Education Matters: Teaching from the Ground Up
Karlee Pruitt Larkin, Turf Management Instructor, Walla Walla Community College

– Pump station preventative maintenance, pump station key components, life cycle/ timeline for pump station upgrades – Latest technology and options for upgrading
Drew Palmer, Watertronics

– Architectural and Maintenance Trends
Dan Hixson, Dan Hixson Golf Design
– Toro & Turf Star Western
Schedule
7:30-8:00 a.m. Check in, Registration and Networking
8:00-8:15 a.m. Welcome
8:15-9:45 a.m. Education
9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-10:45 p.m. Education
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch
12:15-2:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions – Irrigation & Equipment Management – Toro & Turf Star Western
2:30 p.m. Closing
**Cancellation deadline is February 17, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.
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2026 OSU Winter Field Day
2026-02-25 14:30 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Wednesday – Feb. 25, 2026
Lewis-Brown Farm
Corvallis, OR 97333
33329 Peoria Rd. SE
Schedule

2:30 pm to 3:00 pm – Check-in
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Field Tours
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm – Light appetizers (TBD)

Field Day Topics

Fungicides for Microdochium Patch
Microdochium Patch Model Trial
Winter Injury on Turfgrass
OSU Turf Lab Updates
Root knot Nematode Control Trial
Winter Leaf Spot Survey
A-LIST and NTEP Trials (Tall Fescue, Fine Fescue, & Perennial Ryegrass)

Registration is FREE for all attendees

RSVP to Chas Schmid, Ph.D., schmchar@oregonstate.edu
Please indicate if you will be attending field day and (or) dinner

2026 Equipment Managers / Irrigation Technician Seminar
2026-02-26 07:00 - 14:00 | The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th Ave., Aloha, OR, 97007, United States
We are excited to host the 2026 Equipment Managers / Irrigation Technician Seminar at a golf course setting, with The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club generously welcoming us as the host facility.
This seminar is designed to provide practical, relevant education for equipment managers, irrigation technicians, and golf course management staff. The day will feature combined educational presentations held indoors along with hands-on, interactive demonstrations conducted outdoors on the golf course. To ensure a productive experience regardless of weather conditions, outdoor demonstrations will be conducted under the pavilion cover if needed.
Registration Closed Contact OGCSA Office for Availability
503-344-6535 – ogcsa@ogcsa.org

Education Topics:

Autonomous technology – It’s here
EHCO Robotics – Dipping your toe into waters of autonomy
Inteli360 and telematics – All in one Fleet management

Hands on equipment demonstration breakout

– Driving Range ECHO Demo, diagnostics, and troubleshooting
– 18 S. Fairway Greenmaster 3360 w/GeoLink Mow Demo, diagnostic, and troubleshooting

Toro Irrigation breakout

Schedule:

7:00-Check in & Breakfast
7:30-Welcome – Program Begins
Education
9:00-Break
Education-Break
11:00-Lunch
12:00-Education
2:00-Closing

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**Cancellation deadline is February 19, 2026. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2026 OGCSA - WWGCSA Service Project
2026-03-31 07:00 - 13:00 | American Lake Veterans Course, 9600 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA, 98493, United States
Mark your calendars and join us for the 7th Annual OGCSA – WWGCSA Service Project at the American Lakes Veterans Course!
Details & Register to Volunteer

2026 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2026-04-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Shadow Hills Country Club, 92512 River Rd, Junction City, Oregon, 97448
Build Your Team for the OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!

Register Here
We’re heading a little further south this year as Shadow Hills Country Club hosts the 2026 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament!
Get ready to kick off the 2026 golf season! Start building your team and join us for a day of golf, fun, and camaraderie with fellow members and industry colleagues. It’s always a great opportunity to reconnect, enjoy a great course before the busy season begins.
Schedule of Events:

10:00 a.m. – Check in, warm up, lunch
11:00 a.m. – Shotgun start – Scramble format
Post round food & awards

Team registration includes:

4-person golf team with carts
Range balls
On course games
Pre and post round food and beverages

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing to the OGCSA office. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after April 13, 2026.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Annual Meeting
2026-05-20 07:30 - 17:00 | Colwood Golf Center, 7313 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97218
Save the date for the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held at Colwood Golf Center in Portland, OR. Program details and registration coming soon.

2026 Shortland Shootout Golf Tournament
2026-06-16 11:30 - 18:00 | Shortland Golf Club, 1610 SW Advance Rd, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
We’re switching things up this year! Join us this June as we trade in our traditional tournament for a fun and unique experience at Shortland Golf Club.
Teams will take on the 19-hole par-3 course, featuring synthetic turf tees, greens, and bunkers, and you’ll also have the chance to test your short game at “The Nest,” their brand-new 19-hole chip-and-putt course.
Save-the-Date – Details and Registration Coming soon
