OGCSA Golf Course Superintendents Association

Oregon State University Turfgrass Field Day
2019-08-29 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Schedule
8:00 am to 9:00 am – Check-in and Breakfast
9:00 am to 11:30 am – Field Day, Industry Expo
11:30 am to 12:30 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm – J. Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament and Dinner
Field Day Topics

Fungicide Alternatives for Microdochium
Fungicides for Management of Anthracnose
Annual Bluegrass Herbicide Resistance
Fine Fescue Establishment
Broadleaf Herbicide Trial Update
Mowing Height and Frequency for Lawns
Irrigation Rates and Frequency for Lawns
Fertilizer selection, rates and timing
Tall Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fine Fescue NTEP
Spring Aerification and Fertilizer Timing for Lawns Drought Resistance

Full Package: Registration $90.00 (Due Aug 19). Onsite registration $115.
Registration includes breakfast, field day, lunch, golf and dinner.
Field Day Only: Registration $60.00 (Due Aug 19). Include field day and lunch, excludes golf and dinner.
Social Package: $35.00
Lunch at Lewis-Brown Farm, or Dinner at Trysting Tree Golf Course (Due Aug 19).
Industry Booth or Equipment Exhibitor: $90 (Due Aug 19).
Booth hours 9:00 am to 11:30 am at Lewis-Brown Turf Farm. Includes folding table (6’ x 2.5‘) and registration for 1 person (breakfast, field day, lunch, golf and dinner).
Golf Outing Tee Sponsor: $250

Download 2019 Field Day Registration HERE
Registration and payments via mail or email to the the following……
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D
Turfgrass Specialist, Oregon State University
4147 ALS Building, Corvallis, OR 97331
alec.kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2019 Crew Tournament
2019-08-27 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
Registration is Open for the 38th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament to be held once again at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon.
This tournament fills up quick, even if you do not have all your player information, register early to make sure you secure your spot.
Presented by:

The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many other prizes! Top 2 gross teams will compete against Washington’s Crew Champions in the 16th Annual PNW Crew Championship! Optional Fun ~ Payball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
Maximum of 56 teams with tee times beginning at 6:18 a.m. For available tee times contact:
Stan Presley 503-550-4186 or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535
Registration includes: Golf, lunch, range balls, great tee prizes and back by popular demand *The Skills Contest*
**Golf carts are not included with registration — Call pro shop to reserve 503-829-8080**
Check Tee Times Here
Register Here
Additional Info:

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

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Monday, August 19, 2019.

2019 Superintendent - Assistant Tournament
2019-06-19 12:00 - 17:00 | OGA Golf Course, 2850 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR, 97071, United States
Gearhart Golf Links was so much fun for this tournament in 2018……….. but we like to switch things up and visit more of our amazing member courses. In 2019 we are excited to be holding this event at the OGA Golf Course in Woodburn, OR.
Schedule of Events:
12:00 a.m. – Check-in, range access and lunch
1:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start
Post Round – No host beverages, appetizers & awards
Format:
18 Holes; 2-person team shamble best-ball
Superintendent & Assistant play as a team
*Affiliate members are welcome to form a team or pair with a Superintendent or Assistant
Co-Sponsored With:

Register Closed – Call OGCSA office for availability
503-344-6535
Registration Includes:

Range access, golf with cart, lunch, and appetizers post round with awards
*USGA HDCP required to be eligible for ‘Net’ prizes
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after June 12, 2019.

2019 Annual Meeting
2019-05-16 07:00 - 16:00 | Willamette Valley Country Club, 900 Country Club Place, Canby, OR, 97013, United States
Willamette Valley Country Club and host Superintendent Larry Raschko have welcomed us back for our 2019 OGCSA Annual Meeting. This meeting will include the OGCSA annual members business meeting, awards, education and afternoon golf.
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Members Annual Business Meeting
9:00 – 9:20 a.m. – Break
9:20 – 10:20 a.m. – Steve Randall, Director of Chapter Outreach
“Developing Your Business, Communication and Leadership Skills – GCSAA Can Be a Guide”
10:20 – 12:00 p.m. – Award and Scholarship Presentations, Updates from Oregon Turfgrass Foundation, and Oregon State University Turfgrass
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 9 Hole golf competition
Presented By:

Registration Closed – Call office for availability – 503-344-6535
*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 10, 2019.
**Dress Code: Business attire ~ No Denim
***Student Rate available: Call OGCSA office to register as a student 503-344-6535

2019 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2019-04-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Rd., Medford, OH, 97504, United States
How long has it been since we’ve had an event in Southern Oregon? Way too long! Rogue Valley Country Club and host Superintendent, Craig Hilty are excited to welcome us for the 2019 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament. With the amazing support from Rogue Valley Country Club and planning by the OGCSA Golf Committee we have been able to reduce the team registration fee this year to $400 a team! So put together your foursome team and join us for a fun day with a friendly golf competition and camaraderie.
Team registration includes:
-4-person golf team with carts
-Range balls
-Tee prize
-On course games
-Lunch prior and appetizers post round with awards
Schedule of Events:
10:00 a.m. Registration, range access, lunch and tee prize distribution
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start -Team Scramble
Post Round – No host cocktails, appetizers & awards

Co-Sponsored By:

REGISTER HERE

Lodging:
We have a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Medford
1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR 97504
541- 734-0302 | Website: www.hgimedford.hgi.com
2.3 Miles from the Rogue Valley Country Club
Hilton Garden Inn is extending a room rate of $124.00 per night for a king or double queen room for the nights of April 18th and 19th.
To make your online reservation visit
https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/oregon/hilton-garden-inn-medford-MFRHEGI/index.html#
And put in the group Code OGCSA
If you have any issues please email Wendy Baker at Wendy.Baker@hilton.com

*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after April 15, 2019.
**Dress Code: Golf attire for golf and dinner. No denim please

OGCSA/WWGCSA Service Project @ American Lake Veterans Golf Course
2019-03-14 07:00 - 13:00 | American Lake Veterans Course, 9600 Veterans Drive, Lakewood, WA, 98493, United States
This past fall, the Board of Directors from the OGCSA and WWGCSA got together for a joint meeting. The purpose was to plan an event that would allow members from both associations to utilize their skills for a worthy cause, as well as network with their peers. We are happy to announce that on Thursday, March 14, Superintendents and industry partners from Oregon and Washington will be joining forces to complete a service project at American Lake Veterans Golf Course.
The golf course is located on the grounds of the VA Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. In 1995, the US government withdrew all funding for the operation and maintenance of all VA golf courses. Due to an agreement made with the VA Puget Sound Health Care, this course is now completely run by volunteers who are primarily veterans themselves. It’s an amazing story and we encourage you to read more about it on their website at www.veterangolf.org. A group of our board members were able to meet with the Assistant Superintendent (volunteer) in January and get a plan together of work that needs to be done. It’s a long list, and the amount we are able to get done is dependent on how many volunteers we have. The volunteers that care for American Lake take a lot of pride in their course. They are blown away that a bunch of golf course superintendents want to come and help them, and are excited to learn all they can……..that’s a good enough reason for us!
This event is made possible due to generous contributions and the selflessness of our association members. To signup to volunteer Click here . For those that are not able to volunteer their time, we are also accepting donations to support this cause. Contact Alexis Wenker at 503-344-6535 or ogcsa@ogcsa.org for more information on donations. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided, and any unused funds will be donated back to the course to use as they need. Both associations are extremely excited about this inaugural event and hope to make it an annual occurrence which will bounce back and forth between locations in Oregon and Washington each year. We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards,
Joint Service Project Committee

Schedule of Events
7:00am – Breakfast, Welcome & Job Assignment
7:30am-12:00pm – Service Project
12:30pm – Lunch
Sign up to Volunteer Here
Can you donate equipment, product or funds to support this event? Contact Alexis at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

4th Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day
2019-02-28 15:00 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day hosted by Oregon State University Turfgrass. This event is free for OGCSA Members. No RSVP necessary ~ See you there!

2019 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2019-02-06 18:30 - 21:00 | The Westin – San Diego, 400 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Going to the 2019 Golf Industry Show in sunny San Diego? If so, plan to join your fellow members from the Northwest GCSAA chapters for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room. We will be at a new property this year, The Westin – San Diego.
This evening is made possible from the generous support from our allied industry partners!
~Thank You~
Gold Sponsors:
Bayer Environmental Science
Helena Agri-Enterprises
John Deere/ C&B Operations
Midland Implement/Turf Equipment & Irrigation
Pacific Golf & Turf
RMT Equipment
Simplot Partners
Syngenta
Western Equipment/Turf Star
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Silver Sponsors:
AMVAC Environmental Products
HD Fowler
Lane Mountain Bunker Sand
Magic Valley Bentgrass
Rain Bird
Winfield United
Bronze Sponsors:
Airgronomics
BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions
EarthWorks Carbon Based Fertility
Greenshield Systems
Nutrien Solutions
Planet Turf
Ridgetop Golf
Superior Tech Products
Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
The Andersons
Walrath Sand Products

2019 Crew Seminar
2019-01-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
Registration is open for the 2019 Crew Seminar. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking at Tualatin Country Club.
Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
8:30-9:15 a.m. – Welcome
Gabe Hughes, OGCSA President, The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club
The Green Start Academy Experience, Eric Langford, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort – Old Macdonald
9:15-10:15 a.m. – Trends in the Golf Industry
Larry Gilhuly – USGA Western Region Agronomist
10:15-10:30 a.m. – Break

10:30-11:45 a.m. – The Silvies Story and more………
Golf Course Architect Dan Hixson – Dan Hixson Golf Design, Inc.
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Using Native Plants to Create Pollinator Habitat with an Emphasis on Monarch Butterflies
Tom Landis, PhD, Native Plant Nursery Consulting & Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates
1:45-2:45 p.m. – PVC pipe fitting and repair
CIMCO Sales – Steve Causseaux
3:00-4:00 p.m. Bonus – ASME Gluing Certification Class
This is a Hands-on training class covering:
• Interference fit check between pipe and fitting
• Pipe-end deburring
• Primer application
• Solvent cement application
• Pipe joint assembly
Participants will make a pipe joint assembly. The assembled sample is hydrostatically pressure tested per ASME B31.3 bonder qualification standard. If the sample passes the pressure test, a qualification card is issued to the participant. WELD-ON-TECH-TRAINING-TRIFOLD
Register Closed ~ Email ogcsa@ogcsa.org for availability
Registration : $55.00

** .50 Approved GCSAA Education Points
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 21, 2019. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2019 Equipment Managers Seminar
2019-01-09 07:30 - 14:00 | Pacific Golf & Turf Facility, 14625 SE Stark Street, Portland, 97233, United States
Plan to start the new year by joining us for the annual Equipment Managers Seminar
Sponsored By:

The 2019 seminar will be held at the Pacific Golf & Turf Portland facility. Come hear updates and learn new skills from some top industry speakers. Registration is Open!
Agenda:
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Check in, Registration & Networking (Continental breakfast Provided)
8:00-10:00 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
John Deere, Henry Ramos
10:00-10:15 a.m.
– Break
10:15-12:15 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting / Reel Theory
John Deere, Henry Ramos
12:15-1:00 p.m.
– Lunch (Provided)
1:00-1:20 p.m.
–New Technology & Precision Turf
Scott Backstrom, Pacific Golf & Turf
1:20-1:40 p.m.
–GCSAA Equipment Manager program update
David Phipps, GCSAA Northwest Field Staff Representative
1:40-2:00 p.m.
–Open discussion / Q&A session
REGISTER HERE
* .50 Approved GCSAA Education Points
**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 January 7, 2019.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2018 Pest Management Seminar
2018-12-05 07:30 - 2018-12-06 16:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, 97232, United States
Registration Open & Speakers’ Schedule All Set For The 2018 Seminar
This annual seminar will feature leading industry speakers, exhibitor booths, hosted happy hour on the evening to the 5th and a New Bonus Education Session the afternoon of the 6th!
Co-Sponsored by:

SPEAKER LINE UP:

John Kaminski, Ph.D., Professor, PennState
Spencer Mortensen, Ph.D., BASF Ecotoxicology
Rick Fletcher, Nufarm America
Brian Aynardi, Ph.D., Turfgrass Pathologist, PBI Gordon
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Brian McDonald & Clint Mattox, Oregon State University Turfgrass
Check schedule for full line up

Bonus Education Session to feature:

Gerald Flaherty, CGCS & Jamie Sharp, PGA, The Valley Club

“Working Together: Good Relationships in Difficult Times”
“How Tracking Labor Can Benefit Your Operation”

Lew Sharp, Tee 2 Green

Interseeding to improve tees and putting green surfaces

Complete 2018 Pest Management Seminar Schedule

PRICING & REGISTRATION:
*Early registration pricing: Before November 20, 2018
Four Sessions, 1 Lunch & Happy Hour – $190.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $90.00
*Registrations after November 20, 2018
Four Sessions, 1 Lunch & Happy Hour – $215.00
Student rate with Instructor confirmation – $115.00
Click Here to register

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center
435 NE Wasco St.
Portland, OR 97232
Marriott hotel is offering us a special group rate:
$134.00 USD per night
*Includes Full Breakfast Buffet
Last day to book: 11/13/18
Click Here to book online or call: 503-234-3200

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Oregon Department of Agriculture – APPROVED 11 Credits
Washington Department of Agriculture –APPROVED 10 Credits
GCSAA – APPROVED .55 Day 1, .35 Day 2, .30 Day 2 Bonus Session
Oregon Landscape Contractors Board – APPROVED 11 Hours Regular Session, 3 Hours Bonus Session
International Society of Arboriculture – APPROVED

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
*Make sure to bring your appropriate license information to complete recertification forms for both days of the seminar.
***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 November 27, 2018.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2018 NTA Conference
2018-10-28 08:00 - 2018-10-30 17:00 | Wine Valley Golf Club, 176 Wine Valley Rd, Walla Walla, 99362, United States
NTA CONFERENCE TO FEATURE TOP SPEAKERS
Presentation topics ranging from soil fertility, battling Microdochium Patch and the massive remodel project of Rolling Hills Country Club will all be part of the 72nd edition of the annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association, set for Oct. 28-30 in Walla Walla.
Dr. Elizabeth Guertal, a professor of turfgrass management and soil fertility at Auburn University, will give a presentation on her areas of expertise, including a talk during the Monday session on “Thatch and Organic Matter Management.” Her Tuesday presentation will be “Myths and Facts in Soil Fertility.”
The entire turfgrass research team from Oregon State University will be attending. Dr. Alec Kowalewski, Clint Mattox and Brian McDonald will be making presentations on Microdochium Patch and how to survive with less fungicides.
Bob Vaughey, the superintendent at Rolling Hills Country Club in Los Angeles, will be joined by architect Nick Schaan of DMK Design to talk about working together on their massive remodel project.
The registration form and the complete schedule is available by visiting www.nwturfgrass.net.
The conference schedule calls for golf at Wine Valley Golf Club on Sunday night, followed by a wine dinner at the nearby Three Rivers Winery. Education sessions will be held Monday and Tuesday mornings with another round of golf Monday afternoon at Walla Walla Country Club.
Sponsorship opportunities still exist at numerous levels.
More information on the entire conference is available by contacting Paul Ramsdell, the executive director of the NTA, at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.

2018 Fall Meeting
2018-10-24 07:30 - 13:00 | Royal Oaks Country Club, 8917 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98662, United States
Registration is now open for the 2018 OGCSA Fall Meeting at Royal Oaks Country Club. We hope you can join us and end the season with a day of great education, networking and optional golf in the afternoon.
This year’s meeting will focus on professional development topics related to the turfgrass industry. Our featured speaker for this meeting will be Chris Carson a GCSAA Class A golf course superintendent at Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, N.J., where he’s been for 33 years. He has taught Budgeting and Planning and Professional Development in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management Program for the past 20 years, and has been a seminar presenter for GCSAA at the Golf Industry Show since 2008. In addition there will be a presentation from Michael Lee, Manager, Government Relation GCSAA and association updates from the Board of Directors.
Agenda:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 12: 00 p.m. – Meeting
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
9 holes of golf with shotgun start at 1:00pm ~ Golf space is limited to the first 40 players.
.35 GCSAA Approved Education Points
Co-Sponsored With:

REGISTER HERE
*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after October 17, 2018.
**Dress Code: Golf Attire ~ No Denim
***Student Rate available: Call OGCSA office to register as a student 503-344-6535
Click Here for OGCSA Fall Meeting Flyer

2018 Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Event
2018-09-30 - 2018-10-01 | Tetherow Golf Club, 61240 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
16th Annual Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament
Sunday, September 30th and Monday, October 1st
Join the Oregon Turfgrass Foundation for our Annual Golf Tournament in Bend and support OSU research and student scholarships. This two day event includes all the normal charity golf event components: tee gifts, KP’s, Long Drives, auto and truck Hole-in-One prizes, silent auction, two carts per team, liquid refreshments, dinner on Sunday, lunch on Monday. Additional Sunday night dinner tickets are available for purchase.
Shotgun start and rotating tee format. Collared shirts and no denim please.
Sunday, September 30th Bend Golf Club

Complimentary 9 Holes of Golf at 3:30pm for the first 48 golfers to register.

Sunday, September 30th OSU Cascades Campus

6:00pm-9:00pm: Dinner and Silent Auction with complimentary beer from GoodLife Brewing

Monday, October 1st: Tetherow Golf Course

OTF Golf Tournament
9:30am Registration, 11:00am Shotgun Start
Lunch provided, complimentary beer from GoodLife Brewing
4:30pm Awards

Sunday Night Lodging
Preferred Group rate set up in the Tetherow Lodge of $179/night plus taxes and fees. Please call (877)298-2582 and mention the Oregon Turf Grass Foundation Group Rate and provide all the pertinent information to get the room booked. Rooms must be booked by September 1st. Learn more about the Tetherow Lodge: https://tetherow.com/go/stay/
More Information:
Sally Cheyne, OTF Executive Director
PO BOX 1124
Albany, OR 97321
(541)979-9473
otf@oregonturfgrassfoundation.org

2018 Crew Tournament
2018-08-28 | Arrowhead GC, 28301 S. Hwy 213, Molalla, OR, 97038, United States
The 37th Annual OGCSA Crew Tournament will once again be held at Arrowhead Golf Club in Molalla, Oregon.
This tournament fills up quick, even if you do not have all your player information, register early to make sure you secure your spot.
Co-Sponsored With:

The format this year is a 4-person scramble. Payouts will be for 1st, 2nd, 3rd gross and net along with many other prizes! Top 2 gross teams will compete against Washington’s Crew Champions in the 15th Annual PNW Crew Championship! Optional Fun ~ Payball competition ~ $10/team & Beaver Ball ~ $10/team
***New in 2018***
2 Holes will have a closest to the pin prize for a catered lunch for entire crew provided by:
Wilbur– Ellis Company & RainBird
Super Duper top secret Hole-in-One Prize
BBQ Lunch on the turn
Maximum of 56 teams with tee times beginning at 6:18 a.m. For available tee times contact:
Stan Presley 503-550-4186 or Alexis Wenker 503-344-6535
Registration includes: Golf, BBQ lunch, range balls, great tee prizes and back by popular demand *The Skills Contest*
**Golf carts are not included with registration — Call pro shop to reserve 503-829-8080**
online registration closed – contact Alexis for availability
CLICK HERE TO VIEW TEE SHEET
Additional Info:

Dress code will be strictly enforced: collared shirts required. No denim
All players must be employed for the course they are representing and work on the greens/grounds crew
24 handicap maximum

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after Monday, August 20, 2018.

USGA - OGA Meeting - The Power of Forward Tees
2018-08-07 07:30 - 11:30 | OGA Golf Course, 2850 Hazelnut Dr., Woodburn, OR, 97071, United States
The Power of Forward Tees
The game is too hard, too expensive and takes too long! We have all heard these three negatives associated with the game of golf and especially during recent times. However, during the past few years, there has been a quantum change in philosophy as the golf industry realizes that bringing more players to the game will provide the economic sustainability needed for the game.
This free seminar will look at one of the most effective and inexpensive ways to attract more players to your golf course and improve the pace of play at the same time. Superintendents, golf professionals, general managers, course owners and golfers are invited to learn of the Power of Forward Tees.
The schedule will be as follows:
7:30 Registration, coffee/rolls
8:00 USGA Yardage Charts Is Where It Starts
Larry Gilhuly, Agronomist, West Region, USGA Green Section
8:45 The Basics of Building Forward Tees
9:00 Break
9:15 USGA Resource Management Tool – A Totally Different Way to Look at Golf Course Maintenance
10:00 Walking tour of OGA Golf Course, Demonstration of the Resource Management Tool
11:00 Conclusion
Click here to register
Questions to:
Larry Gilhuly, Agronomist, USGA Green Section
lgilhuly@usga.org
Cell – 243 278 2766
Click here for 2018 The Power of Forward Tees Flyer

2018 OSU Turfgrass Field Day
2018-08-01 - 2018-08-02 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
The Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association is proud to partner with Oregon State Turfgrass and The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance (TWCA) for 2018 Oregon Turf Field Days! Taking place earlier in August this year’s Field Day will be held over two days, Wednesday 8/1 & Thursday 8/2. These Field Days will be packed with great education, trial presentations and The Jason Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament August 1st.
Schedule for 1st August

Oregon State’s Field Day is August 1st at the Lewis Brown Farm on Peoria Rd. near Corvallis

Vendor check-in/ setup starts at 7:45am
Registration and breakfast begins at 8:00am talks and tours to follow
Lunch is at 11:30

Jason Oliver Memorial Golf Tournament kicks off at 1pm at Trysting Tree Golf Course
Dinner and awards follow at 7:00pm
2018 OSU Turf Field Day Agenda 8.1.18 Click Here
Schedule for 2nd August
TWCA Field Day is August 2nd at NexGen Turf Research 33725 Columbus St SE Albany OR 97322

Registration and light breakfast reception begins at 8:00am
Talks and rotations begin at 9:00am
Lunch is at 11:00am
Appetizers and cocktails begin at 2:00pm

For exhibitor booth information and registration email Alec Kowalewski: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu
REGISTER HERE

2018 6th Annual Sustainability Summit and Green Classic Golf Tournament
2018-07-23 09:00 - 2018-07-24 17:00 | Eagles Pride Golf Course at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, 1529 Mounts Road, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, 98433, United States
New for 2018, the Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association is excited to announce that we have been invited to partner with Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Western Washington Golf Course Superintendents Association for the 6th Annual Sustainability Summit and Green Golf Classic. Taking place July 23 & 24, this Summit focuses on sustainability related topics in the turfgrass industry coupled with the Green Golf Classic Golf Tournament on the 24th. For the Green Golf Tournament, players will be paired with one or two active duty service members.
Reserve your seat at the Summit by emailing: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dpw-edpr@mail.mil
Green Golf Classic July 24. Register: 253-606-1398 or david.l.wienecke.naf@mail.mil
Kindly RSVP by July 13
AGENDA
MONDAY JULY 23, 2018 SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
09:00 – 09:50: Soils in action Part 1 – Procedures for getting the most from cultivation and amendment use -Presentation by Washington State University Soils Department
10:00 – 10:50: Soils is action Part 2 – Real world applications for enhancing turf stress tolerance and optimizing fertilization, irrigation, and turf health – WSU & Panel discussion
11:00 – 11:50: Integrated Pest Management Plans – Development, application and implementation – Principles of bio-rational turf and habitat management – Presentation: Joint Base Lewis McChord & WSU
12:00 – 12:50: BREAK FOR LUNCH & NETWORKING TIME
1:00 – 1:50: Best practices for getting the most from your irrigation system – Energy and water conservation in action. Presentation: Tacoma Power Company & Panel dicussion
2:00 – 2:50: Key shills needed to make regulatory compliance inspections successful and less stressful. Presentation: JBLM Environmental Program & Panel Discussion
DAY 1 COST: (SUMMIT ONLY) – $10.00 per person (Lunch & coffee service provided with Summit)
DATE: TUESDAY JULY 24, 2018 GREEN GOLF CLASSIC
09:00 – 09:50: Recap of Sustainability summit high points
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM: 18 Hole four man best ball team shotgun golf tournament – team pairings of civilians with two active duty service members per team
10:30 – 2:30 PM: Alternate Optional activity – Putting Tournament (no charge)
AWARDS CEREMONY FOLLOWING (I.E. NO HOST BAR AT SAMUAL ADAMS BREW PUB WITH BOX LUNCHES DURING TOURNAMENT)
COST: (GOLF ONLY) – $40.00 per person, active duty service members fee covered by DFMWR.
COST: (GOLF & SUMMIT) – $50.00 per person
Click Here for event flyer
** We are looking for industry professionals to participate in the panel discussion for some of the above topics. If interested please contact: Call Alexis at 503-344-6535 or email ogcsa@ogcsa.org

2018 Superintendent ~ Assistant Tournament
2018-06-19 11:00 - 17:00 | Gearhart Golf Links, 1157 N Marion Ave, Gearhart, Gearhart, OR, 97138, United States
We went up North in 2017 so for 2018 we are headed West to the coast for this fun golf tournament. Gearhart Golf Links and OGCSA Superintendent member Forrest Goodling have welcomed us for this popular event.
Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. – Check-in with Lunch Buffet
12:00 p.m. – Shotgun Start
Awards to follow
Format:
18 Holes; 2-person shamble best-ball
Superintendent & Assistant play as a team
*Affiliate members are welcome to form a team or pair with a Superintendent or Assistant
Co-Sponsored With:

Registration Closed
Registration Includes:
Lunch Buffet, Golf with Cart, and on course games
Lodging:
10% discount offered at Gearhart By The Sea located right across the street from Gearhart Golf Links
1157 N Marion
Gearhart, OR 97138
For reservations call: 503-738-8331 and mention you are with the OGCSA group
Rates:
1 Bedroom $181.16 per night
2 Bedroom $195-254 per night
*USGA HDCP required to be eligible for ‘Net’ prizes
**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after June 12, 2018.

2018 Annual Meeting
2018-05-24 07:00 - 18:00 | The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th Ave., Aloha, OR, 97007, United States
Director of Agronomy, Jason Blythe and Superintendent, Gabe Hughes at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club are excited to host the 2018 OGCSA Annual Meeting. Along with our association business meeting and awards, the 2018 keynote speaker will be Golf Course Architect and former PGA professional golfer, John Fought. Along with Bob Cupp, John originally designed The Reserve and in 2017 came back to do a major redesign and renovation on the South Course. This meeting will also include the OGCSA business meeting, awards, OGCSA/OTF scholarship recognition and Oregon State University Turfgrass program update. Don’t miss this meeting……come and see whats going on within the OGCSA and see first hand the changes at the Reserve while playing golf!
Agenda:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. – Check-in, Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:00 – 9:10 a.m. – Welcome & Business Meeting
9:10 – 9:30 a.m. – Break
9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – John Fought, Golf Course Architect
11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Award and Scholarship Presentations, Updates from Oregon Turfgrass Foundation, Northwest Turfgrass Foundation and Oregon State University Turfgrass.
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 18 Hole golf competition with shotgun start
Co-Sponsored With:

Registration Closed – Call OGCSA office for availability 503-344-6535
**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 17, 2018.
**Dress Code: Business attire ~ Jacket recommended/ tie optional
***Student Rate available: Call OGCSA office to register as a student 503-344-6535
OGCSA Annual Meeting Flyer

2018 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament
2018-04-30 11:00 - 19:00 | Oswego Lake Country Club, 20 Iron Mountain Blvd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Registration is Open!
Oswego Lake Country Club and Host Superintendent, Nolan Wenker, CGCS have welcomed us for the 2018 OGCSA Open Golf Tournament. Formally known as the OGCSA invitational, this golf event is a great kick off event to the golf season. So build a foursome of your choice and join us for a fun day of golf and camaraderie.
Team registration includes:
-4-person golf team with carts
-Range balls
-Tee prize
-On course games
-On course beverages
-Lunch prior and dinner after golf
Schedule of Events:
11:00 a.m. Registration begins, range access, lunch and tee prize distribution
12:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
5:00 p.m. No host cocktails, dinner & awards

Co-Sponsored By:

REGISTER HERE
OGCSA OPEN Flyer Click Here
*Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after April 23, 2018.
**Dress Code: Golf attire for golf and dinner. No denim please
***Oswego Lake CC does have a CASH ONLY snack bar on the course that will be open to purchase additional food and beverages.

3rd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day
2018-02-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Lewis-Brown Farm, 33329 Peoria Rd, Corvallis, OR, 97333, United States
Back by popular demand Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Turf Specialist and his team will be hosting the 3rd Annual Microdochium Patch Field Day.

RSVP to: Alec.Kowalewski@oregonstate.edu

2018 Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room
2018-02-07 18:30 - 21:30 | Holiday Inn River Walk, 217 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
OGCSA Members please join us at the Holiday Inn River Walk for the Chapters of the Northwest Hospitality Room at the Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, Texas. This is a great opportunity to network with your fellow Northwest GCSAA chapter members.
This evening happens thanks to the generosity of our allied partners.
See you there!
Sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Alexis Wenker, Executive Director of the Oregon Chapter GCSA at 503-344-6535 or ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click below for mail in form with detailed sponsorship information and levels of support available.
San-Antonio-Chapters-of-the-NW-Hospitality Room sponsorship form
This event would not be possible without the support from our 2018 NW Hospitality Room Sponsors!!!
~Thank You~
Gold Sponsors:
BRANDT/GRIGG
Bayer Environmental Science
C & B Operations/Stotz Equipment
Midland Implement Co./Turf Equipment & Irrigation
RMT Equipment
Syngenta
Western Equipment/Turf Star
Wilbur-Ellis Company
Silver Sponsors:
AMVAC Environmental Products
Crop Production Services
Magic Valley Bentgrass
Pacific Golf & Turf
Rain Bird
Bronze Sponsors:
Earthworks Natural Organic Products
Greenshield Systems
Helena Chemical
HD Fowler
Horizon Distributors
Planet Turf
Professional Golf Services
Ridgetop Golf
Simplot Partners
Sustainable Pest Management Solutions
Southwest Turf
The Andersons
Walrath Sand Products

2018 Crew Seminar
2018-01-25 08:00 - 14:30 | Tualatin Country Club, 9145 SW Tualatin Rd, Tualatin, OR, 97062, United States
Registration is open for the 2018 Crew Seminar. Take a break from the cold wet Winter weather and come inside for a day of education and networking at Tualatin Country Club.

Agenda:
8:00-8:30 a.m. – Check in, Registration and Networking
8:30-8:40 a.m. – Welcome
Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Course
Randy Shults, CGCS – Host Superintendent, Tualatin Country Club
8:40-9:40 a.m. – Trends in the Golf Industry
Larry Gilhuly – USGA Western Region Agronomist
9:40-10:00 a.m. – Break

10:00-10:50 a.m. – Pump Station Best Management Practices
Kriss Schneider – Schneider Pump
10:50-11:45 a.m. – You Guys are Really Important
Gretchen Yoder – Manager of Handicapping & Course Rating, Oregon Golf Association
11:45-12:45 p.m. – Lunch
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Controlling Problematic Wildlife on Your Course
Jack Spenser – USDA Loss Control Specialist – Retired
1:45-2:30 p.m. – Pollinators
Jesse Goodling – Superintendent, Heron Lakes Golf Course
REGISTER HERE
Registration : $55.00

** GCSAA CEU’s applied for
**Registration and cancellation is deadline is January 19, 2017. You must submit your cancellation in writing via email to ogcsa@ogcsa.org on or before this date for a refund.

2018 Equipment Managers Seminar
2018-01-11 07:30 - 14:00 | Langdon Farms Golf Club, 24377 NE Airport Rd #1, Aurora, OR, 97002, United States
Please join us at beautiful Langdon Farms Golf Club for the
2018 Equipment Mangers Seminar
Sponsored By:
Agenda:
7:30-8:00 a.m.
Check in, Registration & Networking (Continental breakfast Provided)
8:00-10:00 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
The Toro Companies Mike Mueller & Western’s Master Tec Ron Rue
10:00-10:15 a.m.
– Break
10:15-12:15 a.m.
– Tier 4 & Hydraulic Troubleshooting
The Toro Companies Mike Mueller & Western’s Master Tec Ron Rue
12:15-1:00 p.m.
– Lunch (Provided)
1:00-1:20 p.m.
–GCSAA Equipment Manager update
David Phipps, GCSAA Northwest Field Staff Representative
1:20-2:00 p.m.
– Round Table Open Discussion
REGISTER HERE
*Room block available at Holiday Inn Portland South – Wilsonville
25425 SW 95th Ave,Wilsonville, OR 97070
Holiday in is offering our group a special rate of $79.00 per night for the night of 1/10/18 (includes $15 breakfast voucher) .
Call: 503-682-2211 and reference Oregon Golf Course Superintendents Association.
**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 January 5, 2018.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click here for 2018 Equipment Managers Seminar flyer

2017 Pest Management Seminar
2017-12-06 07:30 - 2017-12-07 12:00 | Oregon Convention Center, 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Portland, 97232, United States
Registration Open & Speakers’ Schedule All Set For The 2017 Seminar
Join us for the Annual Pest Management Seminar December 6 & 7, 2017 at The Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon and fulfill your Oregon and Washington pesticide re-certification credits! 10 hours of relicensing credits anticipated. We have put together an amazing speaker line up that include:

Brian Horgan, Ph.D., professor and associate head in the Department of Horticultural Science at the University of Minnesota.
Dean Mosdell, Ph.D., Turf & Ornamental Specialist, Syngenta
Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Turfgrass Specialist, Oregon State University
Zac Reicher, Ph.D., Techinical Specialist, Green Solutions Team, Bayer Environmental Science

Click here for complete speaker Schedule
SEMINAR PRICING:

*Early registration pricing: Before November 22, 2017
Three Sessions & Lunch – $190.00
Student with Instructor confirmation & Lunch -$90.00
*Registrations after November 22, 2017
Three Sessions & Lunch – $215.00
Student with Instructor confirmation & Lunch -$115.00
Click here to register
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:

Oregon Department of Agriculture – 10 APPROVED
Washington Department of Agriculture – 10 APPROVED
GCSAA – .90 APPROVED
Oregon Landscape Contractors Board – 11 Technical APPROVED

ACCOMIDATIONS AVAILABLE AT:
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Downtown/Convention Center – 435 NE Wasco St. Portland OR
503-234-3200
Co-Sponsored by:

ADDTIONAL INFORMATION:
*There will be no split session for applicator test preparation offered at the 2017 Pest Management Seminar.
**Make sure to bring your appropriate license information to complete recertification forms for both days of the seminar.
***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 November 29, 2016.
QUESTIONS:
Contact OGCSA office at 503-344-6535 or email: ogcsa@ogcsa.org
Click here for PDF brochure with mail in registration form

2017 Environmental Seminar
2017-10-24 07:30 - 14:30 | The Oregon Golf Club, 25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
The Oregon Golf Club and Host Superintendent, Russ Vandehey, CGCS have welcomed the OGCSA back once again for the 2017 NW Golf and the Environment Seminar. This year’s seminar will include great presentations from fellow industry professionals, Mike Hindahl Environmental Stewardship Award presentation and networking opportunities. Please join us!
Co-Sponsored With

Schedule of Events

7:30 – 8:30
Check-in, Registration and Networking
8:30 – 9:00
Welcome ~ Chuck Wolsborn, OGCSA President, Gresham Golf Club
BMP Update ~ David Phipps, GCSAA Field Staff, Northwest Region
9:00 – 9:50
Aquatic weed management
Travis Fuller, SePRO Technical Specialist, PNW
9:50 – 10:40
Using drones on the golf course
Kevin Hicks, Superintendent – Coeur d’ Alene, ID
10:40 – 11:00 – Break
11:00 – 11:50
Corporate Social Responsibility/Green Sports Alliance
Aubrey McCormick, Sustainable Business Consulting, LLC
Erik Distler, Green Sports Alliance
To learn more about Aubrey & Erik’s presentation CLICK HERE
11:50 – 12:30 – Lunch
12:30 – 12:45 – Mike Hindahl Award presentation
12:45 – 1:45
The USGA Resource Management Tool
Pat Gross, USGA Agronomist West Region
1:45 – 2:30 – Speaker Panel Discussion with Pat, Kevin, Aubrey, Erik & Mike

REGISTER HERE
*GCSAA education credits pending
**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, October 20, 2017.

15th Annual Oregon Turfgrass Foundation Golf Tournament & Auction
2017-10-16 | The Oregon Golf Club, 25700 SW Petes Mountain Rd, West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
This is your chance to play at The Oregon Golf Club, while supporting OSU research and student scholarships.
Event includes all the normal charity golf event components: tee gifts, KP’s, Long Drives, auto and truck Hole-in-One prizes, live auction, two carts per team, liquid refreshments, lunch and dinner.
Please contact Sally Cheyne at otf@oregonturfgrassfoundation.org if you need help filling your foursome or if you would like to purchase additional dinner/auction tickets.

Register at: http://birdeasepro.com/otf2017

2017 NTA Conference
2017-10-01 07:00 - 2017-10-03 12:25 | Suncadia Resort, 3600 Suncadia Trl, Cle Elum, WA, 98922, United States
SPEAKING SCHEDULE ALL SET FOR NTA AT SUNCADIA

Dr. Frank Wong of Bayer Environmental Science and Paul Robertson, the superintendent at Victoria Golf Club, are all set with their presentations for the 71st edition of the annual conference of the Northwest Turfgrass Association, set for Oct. 1-3 at Suncadia Resort in the mountains of Central Washington.
Dr. Wong will give a presentation on “Protecting Pollinators in Managed Turf: Best Management Practices and Pesticide Stewardship” on Monday morning, then give a talk Tuesday titled: “Rapid Turfgrass Disease Identification: Using Signs, Symptoms and Weather to Figure Out What’s Gone Wrong.”
Robertson is gaining fame for the innovations he’s put to use on his course in the capital city of British Columbia. His Monday talk will be, “Drones and Robots – Leverage Your Time,” and on Tuesday, his talk will be, “Turf Metrics and Management on the Wet Coast.”
A complete schedule of the conference, along with registration information and sponsorship opportunities, is available by visiting www.nwturfgrass.net.
The traditional portion of the conference is all set while we’re still putting the finishing touches on the new Sports Turf Track of the conference schedule. Dr. Alec Kowalewski from Oregon State University and other leading researchers from the Northwest also will be sharing their latest projects.
The $690 registration rate is based on double occupancy. If you don’t have someone in mind to be your roommate, go ahead and fill out the registration form and Paul Ramsdell, the executive director of the NTA, will help set up your lodging arrangements.
Any questions on the conference or on sponsorship can be directed to Paul Ramsdell at mpsparks90@aol.com or 253-219-8360.

2017 Fall Meeting
2017-09-14 08:45 - 17:00 | Black Butte Ranch, Black Butte Ranch , OR, 97759, United States
Registration is now open for the 2017 Fall Meeting. Please join us in beautiful Central Oregon for a fun filled day of networking, education and 18 holes of golf on Glaze Meadow Golf Course at Black Butte Ranch. Member Superintendent, Phil Lagao, CGCS will be hosting this meeting at the Big Meadow Turf Maintenance Shop ~ 13459 Hawksbeard.
This year Phil has asked for a little help cleaning out his shops of their overflowing equipment so this meeting will also feature a used equipment sale. See equipment list below.
Schedule of Events:
8:45 – 9:30 a.m. – Check-in, Light Continental Breakfast and Equipment Preview
9:30 – 9:45 a.m. – Welcome
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. – Gretchen Yoder, Manager of Handicapping & Course Rating, Oregon Golf Association
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Break – Equipment Preview
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Phil Lagao, CGCS, Black Butte Ranch – Glaze Meadow Construction Project
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Closing & Equipment Silent Auction Results
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
18 holes of golf at Glaze Meadow with tee times starting at 1:03 p.m.
Co-Sponsored With

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List of equipment that will be up for auction:
2- Clubcar XRT Carryall
2 – John Deere 2500 triplexes with greens and tee reels
1- Jacobsen Greens King 6
1- Jacobsen Trim mower
1- Smithco sandpro
1- Tow behind Toro sweeper
1- John deere 200 gallon spray tank 18ft boom
1- Greensiron
1- Buffalo Blower
**Equipment will be sold through a silent auction and all transactions will go through Phil Lagao ~ Black Butte Ranch. Must be present at meeting to bid on auction items. For questions about equipment e-mail Phil at: plagao@blackbutteranch.com

**Cancellation / No-Show Policy: Cancellation requests must be made in writing. No refunds will be made for no-shows or for cancellations made after September 12, 2017.
