Reports from Oregon State University Turfgrass July 16, 2019 Through continued support from the OGCSA, Oregon Turfgrass Foundation, Oregon Golf Association and additional industry partners, the Oregon State University Turfgrass program continues to thrive. Alec Kowalewski, Ph.D., Associate Professor, […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – July 2019 July 1, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Derek Draper who has been with Crosswater Club for the last 10 years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Situated on 600 magnificently scenic acres of […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – June 2019 June 3, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Keaton Fisher who has been with Chinook Winds Golf Resort for the last four years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Family friendly and a challenge […] Read more »
2019 Annual Meeting Recap May 22, 2019 It was a jam-packed day at the Annual Meeting this year. The day kicked off with the members business meeting. The membership was updated on OGCSA business by the Board […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – May 2019 May 1, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Russ Vandehey, CGCS who has been with The Oregon Golf Club for the last 22 years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Big, open, fun, spectacular, […] Read more »
Seeking volunteers for 2019 Web.com Portland Open Tournament April 30, 2019 A very successful 2018 Winco Portland Open at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club was confirmed by being awarded the 2018 Web.com Tournament of the Year Award (see link below). The PGA […] Read more »
Spring President’s Message April 25, 2019 The Rounds for Research Auction opens up on Monday, April 29th and runs through May 5th. We have another great line-up of courses this year, and a big thank […] Read more »
2019 OGCSA Officer and Director Candidates April 10, 2019 Candidates will be voted on by ballot vote and decided at the OGCSA Annual Meeting, Thursday, March 16, 2019 at Willamette Valley Country Club, Canby, OR. OFFICER CANDIDATES: PRESIDENT: Shane […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – April 2019 April 1, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Chuck Wolsborn who has been with Gresham Golf Course for the last 44 years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Relatively flat, a good course to […] Read more »
Give to the Game you Love ~ Seeking Rounds 4 Research March 25, 2019 I look back at how the golf industry has changed since I entered it in the mid seventies. I remember setting greens mower height of cut using a stick with […] Read more »
NOW IS THE TIME THAT WE NEED YOUR GRASSROOT VOICES! March 23, 2019 As the Oregon Legislature approaches their April 9th deadline to move bills from Committee, the pace at the Capitol is picking up. We are seeing bills with potential significant impacts […] Read more »
OGCSA | WWGCSA Joint Service Project March 17, 2019 GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENTS TO HELP VETERANS March 14, 2019, Lakewood, WA Nearly 65 volunteers, a collection of Golf Course Superintendents from the states of Oregon and Washington working together with […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – March 2019 March 1, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature William Benson who has been with Laurelwood Golf Course for the last 11 years. What is a little-known fact / fun fact about your facility?Future NFL […] Read more »
OGA-OGCSA Superintendent Spotlight – February 2019 January 31, 2019 In this month’s Superintendent Spotlight we feature Alan Nielsen who has been with Royal Oaks Country Club for the last 34 years. Describe your facility in 10 words or less:Traditional golf course with narrow […] Read more »