OGCSA Golf Course Superintendents Association

2026 Crew Seminar - Tetherow Resort
2026-02-24 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Registration Closed
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
We are excited to bring together OGCSA members for the 2026 Annual Meeting to be held at Colwood Golf Center in Portland, OR.
Presented By

Registration Closed
Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 a.m. – Members Business Meeting
8:30 a.m. – Break & Networking
Regular Meeting:

9:00 a.m. – Awards & Scholarships

Scholarship Recipients Recognition
Awards Recognition

9:30 a.m. – Speakers & Industry Updates From:

Mike Richardson, Ph.D., Professor, University of Arkansas
Oregon State University Turfgrass
GCSAA
Oregon Turfgrass Foundation
National Golf Day

Closing

Lunch & Networking Time
Golf Competition – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 pm. shotgun start
*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after May 12, 2026.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2026 Shortland Shootout Golf Tournament
2026-06-16 11:30 - 18:00 | Shortland Golf Club, 1610 SW Advance Rd, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
Registration OPEN
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.
What’s On Tap This Year: 5-Person teams – Register a full team or individual players and we will build your team.
Time: 12:00 PM Shotgun Start on the par-3 course – Food to follow – Option to play “The Nest” if you want to stick around for more fun.
Format: 5-Person team – Best Ball with a Devil Ball!
PARKING – If possible we encourage you to carpool – Parking space is limited
Registration: Register Early – Space is limited. Register players as TBD if you do not have them all at this time.
Early Registration Pricing $60/Player through May 22nd.
After May 22nd price increases to $75/player
*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after May 31, 2026.
*Questions? Contact OGCSA office – 503-344-6535 email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
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2026 Crew Tournament - Arrowhead
2026-08-25 06:00 - 20:00 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
You know what the last Tuesday in August means…… our biggest golf event of the season. Plan to join us on August 25th at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon for the 45th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament.
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2026 OSU Summer Turfgrass Field Day
2026-08-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Save the Date and Mark your calendars for the OSU Summer Field Day!
Questions? Contact – Chas Schmid, Ph. D., schmchar@oregonstate.edu for additional information.

2026 Crew Tournament - Quail Run
2026-09-22 10:00 - 17:00 | Quail Run Golf Course, 16725 Northridge, Lapine, OR, 97739, United States
Save the date and mark your calendars for September 22nd for the Annual Central Oregon Crew Tournament at Quail Run Golf Course.
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